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Commission creates a culture for new Australian musicals
Three new Australian musicals will be presented over three years; the first has been announced.
Political cartooning - the end of an era
Amid industry turmoil, newspaper cartooning is increasingly becoming a niche activity.
Why are so many commercial galleries closing?
Watters Gallery calls it a day, joining a string of galleries that have closed their doors globally, but some experts…
Does predictability make a good exhibition?
Predictability wins when surveying the art scene of another nation – in this case the Philippines – rather than the…
Cultural diplomacy starts with an opportunity
Eleven arts and cultural organisations have shared in the 2017 Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants, announced by the Minister for Foreign…
The 'arts criticism is f!*ked' debate gets personal
Writer quits and pens an angry screed about the state of arts criticism: it's a familiar story, but does the…
34th NATSIAA sends powerful message
Australia’s most prestigious Indigenous art prize has been announced.
Takács Quartet
A refined and eloquent performance of three very different compositions.
Applause: recent winners
This week sees female artists emerge, visual arts celebrated, a Lifetime Achievement Award winner honoured and video work lauded.
An Almost Perfect Thing
Intricate script delivered in a compelling fashion.