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From Darwin to DC: the rise of Melissa Chiu
Having been the darling of the Asian art scene in New York City, Melissa Chiu is now set to take…
Some like it not at the Musée d’Orsay
Gustave’s erotic masterpiece is enacted, Cindy Sherman does an app, but the YBAs don’t do Russia – catch our latest…
Who's on a winning streak in Canberra architecture?
A futuristic vision for a transit corridor and the National Arboretum are both stars in the ACT architecture awards.
The politically correct sovereign and I
The ideological curmudgeons have been out in force in the arts this week reflecting on the arrival of The King…
Tim Winton: Eyrie
In the lead up to next week's announcement of the Miles Franklin literary award, we review Tim Winton's shortlisted novel,…
DesignCrowd snaps up US creative contest site
The design online sales firm is ramping up its global presence with the acquisition of Worth1000 -- and more than…
Cover story: why are books so expensive in Australia?
"Pricing to formula" has given way to "pricing to Amazon" so why can an Australian bookseller charge $40 for a…
White cube to auction block: is it ethical value adding?
Lending an artwork to a museum exhibition bolsters its provenance but is it also being used to drive up the…
The best places to sell craft
Despite the growth in online opportunities, galleries and markets are still the favoured outlets for buying craft.
More people went to Vivid than live in Adelaide
Vivid Sydney breaks its 2013 attendance and sets a new record defining this festival of light, music and ideas internationally.