Australia
What local game developers really think about using GenAI artworks as ‘placeholders’
As AAA studios are called out for leaving GenAI placeholder artwork in their games, local developers talk to ScreenHub about…
Bloodsuckers review: a lush exhibition about science and fiction
The Australian Museum's latest exhibit explores the science and mythology of bloodsuckers.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s arts sector appointments include Omega Ensemble’s new CEO, the departure of a founding Artistic Director, and more.
Griefdogg review: Michael Winkler pulls Australian fiction in brave new directions
Michael Winkler's second novel, Griefdogg, follows a father who wants to give it all up and become the family pet.
The Evening Muse review: Hannah Gadsby plays a talk show host at MICF
Despite flashes of sharp insight, Hannah Gadsby's latest offering falls short of what it could be.
Yarra Ranges Council
Spike the Echidna
Follow a baby echidna on his journey to find out where he belongs. Combining shadow puppetry and slapstick, Spike is…
Deborah Cheetham Fraillon on Short Black Opera’s new home in Melbourne
Short Black Opera’s Artistic Director Deborah Cheetham Fraillon discusses how the First Nations-led company is expanding the artform.
New voices, new directions: the young members of NSW’s biggest cultural boards
Six young leaders joined the boards of New South Wales’ major cultural institutions last year. Who are they, and what…
WAVERLEY WOOLLAHRA ART SCHOOL
9x5 Landscape Art Prize
The 2026 9x5 Landscape Art Prize invites artists to follow in the footsteps of the Australian Impressionists, who painted on…
Will material costs kill my practice as a jeweller?
Five jewellers share the creative strategies helping them adapt to rising material costs.