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Review: Julian Rosefeldt: In the Land of Drought, NGV (VIC)
A surreal, visually arresting meditation on the future of our planet.

Shop smarter: how to buy books and music
What can you do as a consumer to support a living wage for artists?

'Who am I if not a dancer?'
Many dancers face the end of their stage careers by their mid-30s. What options do they have when they retire…

What’s next for Australian dance?
As Ausdance National closes, Colm O’Callaghan reflects on the National Dance Forum, contemplating Indigenous practice and investigating future advocacy.

Australian writing has a blak past and future
Looking at Australia’s literature and publishing sector, Karen Wyld suggests how it could better support First Nations writers.

New advisory group for NSW funding future
Create NSW announced its new Artform Advisory Boards attempting to establish a representative group to consult on funding. ArtsHub looks…

Acclaimed actor Ningali Lawford-Wolf dies
The sudden death of the beloved Indigenous actor last Sunday in Edinburgh, Scotland, was confirmed by her ‘devastated’ family today.

Beware Australia: an original Guerilla Girl meets the National Gallery head on
A member of New York’s iconic feminist collective will headline Sydney Contemporary’s Talks program posing questions about race, representation and…

Aiming for the moon: growing up as an Arab-Australian artist
For Archibald Prize finalist Amani Haydar the road to an art career curved around family expectations and an Arab upbringing.

Diversity programs need funding and targets to succeed
According to a report released today, Australia’s cultural sector still has a long way to go before it truly reflects…