Australia
Decolonising the written word
As an editor, a relatively new part of my brief is to be on the alert for colonial exceptionalism. What…
Theatre review: Far Away, fortyfivedownstairs
A puzzle of a play that will confound those looking for easy answers.
Exhibition review: Kayannie Denigan, Belconnen Arts Centre
‘Reflections of Country’ creates a space for Aboriginal women to connect with audiences and share their perspectives.
Six curators talk about the artists on their radar
Being on a curator’s radar is not always about being "hot" or "emerging". So who is capturing their interest?
Book review: The Heart is a Star, Megan Rogers
Megan Roger’s debut novel vibrates with metaphor and a constant consideration of symbolic meaning.
Book review: Aphrodite's Breath, Susan Johnson
A mother-daughter trip to the birthplace of Aphrodite. What could possibly go wrong?
Theatre review: Away, Theatre Works
One of Australia's classic plays returns in a new season.
Performance review: City of Angels, Hayes Theatre
An irreverent pastiche of the Golden Age of Hollywood and the writers who created it.
And it could be yours ... well, for a while
From John Olsen to Lindy Lee and Joan Miró to Helen Frankenthaler – the National Gallery is making available top-drawer…
Exhibition review: Two Girls From Amoonguna, ACMI
‘Two Girls From Amoonguna’ is about pushing through adversity and alchemising it into art that speaks to the spirit and joy of life…