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Atong Atem, Ego 2 (2019) from the Ego series (2019). A striking self-portrait of the Melbourne-based South Sudanese artist, in which her skin is painted blue, rows of small gold stars decorate her cheeks, and her lips are painted bright red.Her colourful headdress frame the image and also forms its backdrop.
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Atong Atem readies for her first major survey exhibition at NGV

Atong Atem's vibrant photographic practice will come into sharp focus in Melbourne this October.

Exhibitions

Yarra Ranges Council

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yalingbuth yalingbu yirrimboi yesterday today tomorrow is an exhibition by Wandoon Estate Aboriginal Corporation (WEAC) that commemorates the 100th anniversary…

Exhibitions

Town Hall Gallery

Slow Read

Through multi-disciplinary works inspired by books, archives and more, ‘Slow Read’ turns our attention to the printed page and to…

Exhibitions

VAS Gallery | The Victorian Artists Society

VAS Winter Select Exhibition

The VAS Winter Select Exhibition is the second of three qualifying rounds for artists competing for the prestigious Hylton Mackley…

Exhibitions

VAS Gallery | The Victorian Artists Society

VAS 9x5 Exhibition 2026

A homage to the original 1889 9x5 Impressionism Exhibitions of small works painted on cigar box lids.

Melbourne Theatre Company's The Glass Menagerie. Photo: Pia Johnson.
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The Glass Menagerie review: it’s Tennessee Williams with biceps

This Melbourne Theatre Company production is one rambunctious take on Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie.

Bell Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Photo: Brett Boardman.
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Julius Caesar review: Et tu, Bell Shakespeare?

Despite missteps, Bell Shakespeare’s latest look at Julius Caesar still proves compelling.

Artist Talks

The Johnston Collection

Lecture & Afternoon Tea | Opulent Intimacy: Royal Presentation Jewellery with Scott Coleman

Join Scott Coleman for a lecture on royal jewellery accompanied by an afternoon tea.

Jedda Atkinson-Costa, the lead creative of Withewa, one of the 2027 YIRRAMBOI commissions. A half-seen figure stands beneath a transparent veil, with their hands held up and fingers spread. They are photographed against a vivid orange background.
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YIRRAMBOI commissions four substantial new works for its 2027 festival

Four ambitious new works by Victorian First Nations artists will premiere in the City of Melbourne’s 2027 YIRRAMBOI Festival.

The 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award nominees, a large and diverse group of people, seated on the steps of Melbourne Town Hall. MICF Award nominees
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MICF award nominees announced for Outstanding Show and Newcomer

Ten comedians have been nominated for the MICF Outstanding Show Award, with a further seven comedians nominated for Best Newcomer.

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