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This week's arts news and trending topics
What's in the headlines and what people are talking about in the arts this week.

What’s going on with textiles art?
Major prize positioning, a swag of exhibitions and hot picks at art fairs, prompts a fresh look at what is…

Bright visions from the ancient past and into our future
Three new art shows in Melbourne explore the Venn diagram where art meets science.

Art Fair Review: Spring1883, Hotel Windsor
Spring1883 Art Fair is back! Has the wait delivered a fresh view from gallerists?

Local knitters' solution for restless hands
Ever heard of twiddle muffs? Learn more about these simple knitting projects that are beneficial to both the maker and…

Musical review: A Chorus Line, The Royale Theatre, WA
First performed in 1975, this hit musical continues to remain relevant in the contemporary performing arts scene.

Theatre review: Medusa, The Rechabite, WA
Thematically resonant, dramatically intriguing and downright fun.

Queer and present danger: Part 1
The first of a three-part series exploring Australian drag queens and their part in the activism and history of the…

Twenty-year strong sculpture festival builds connections for intergenerational audiences
Co-Founder and Artistic Director Natasha Edwards shares insights from seeing SWELL Sculpture Festival grow and evolve over the last two…