Australia
Video work review: Angela Tiatia: The Dark Current, ACMI
Something is amiss in paradise.
Performance reviews: The Coconuts – Brown on the Outside, White on the Inside and Breaking, Melbourne Fringe Festival
A punchy satirical musical comedy about being Brown in Australia and a compelling look into our relationship with the modern…
Theatre review: Girls in Boys' Cars, National Theatre of Parramatta
Two young women on a road trip in Western Sydney. What could possibly go wrong?
Who will be showing in the 24th Biennale of Sydney?
Who made the cut for next year's Biennale of Sydney, and what does that mix of artists say about our…
Sydney gets a Turbine Hall, with 2024 Biennale venue reveal
Having a Turbine Hall put London on the global map, now Sydney will also have one for contemporary art –…
Beauty, hospitality, generosity: refugee stories at the heart of Australian literature
Four writers whose revelations of the refugee experience encourage readers to broaden their understanding and their empathy.
Opportunities and awards
New award for playwrights, regional artist development, plus winners of The Reading Prize 2023, Performing Arts WA Awards, and Prime…
Swelling interest in Pacific arts
Seven concurrent exhibitions and initiatives turn the spotlight on Pacific art – and offer a deep dive into greater connection.
Book review: Kinky History, Esmé Louise James
A well-researched yet exuberant exploration of kinky sexual practices throughout the ages.
Theatre review: The Memory of Water, Ensemble Theatre
This award-winning play about three sisters is a bittersweet comedy.