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Brim silo VIC, 2016 by Guido van Helten: a photo of a large painted farm grain silo against a grey cloud stormy sky with golden grass in the forground. The painted mural depicts four men of varying ages in a realistic, figurative style.
Opinions & Analysis

I founded Australia’s first silo art trail – here’s why the movement now needs to evolve

After a period of rapid growth, Australia’s silo art movement has reached a critical juncture.

Francis Carmody, Canine Trap III, 2026. Graphite, acrylic paint, polyurethane, resin, felt, steel, wood. Installation view, TarraWarra International 2026: System Release, TarraWarra Museum of Art. Photo: Craate Creative.
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System Release review: the welcome return of the TarraWarra International exhibition series

The TarraWarra International returns to distract viewers from the grim news cycle and encourage them to look at the planet’s…

A ruinous building falling into disrepar and decay. defunded arts organisations
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Is the creative state crumbling? Defunded arts organisations fear the answer is yes

Eight successful arts organisations have suddenly been defunded, while others have only been funded for two years instead of four,…

From left, Ben Prendergast, Ngaire Dawn Fair, Emily Goddard and John Leary in Kid Stakes, performed by Red Stitch Actors' Theatre as part of The Doll Trilogy. Photo: Chris Parker.
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The Doll Trilogy review: Red Stitch makes a marathon feel like a sprint

My word, she’ll be right… Ray Lawler’s pioneering The Doll Trilogy still makes for a stimulating day (and night) in…

Victorian Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks MP. Image: Supplied.
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Victoria’s Creative Industries Minister responds to arts funding debate: building a creative sector for all Victorians

Victoria’s Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks says the commentary over the recent round of Victorian Government funding to creative…

Impressionist style landscape with trees and soft light Cezanne SAM
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Shepparton joins blockbuster cycle with Degas to Picasso exhibition

Not to be outdone, Shepparton Art Museum announces an international blockbuster to rival city venues.

Amplified at Belvoir St Theatre. Photo: Brett Boardman.
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Amplified review: the exquisite rock and rage of Chrissy Amphlett

Belvoir St Theatre's Amplified is a tribute to an enigmatic and exceptional icon of rock.

From left, shortlisted writers in The Furphy Literary Awards 2025 Amy Montague (third place), Jorgia Hamilton, Kym Tyzack, Serena Moss (winner), Emma Westwood and Damien O'Donnell. Image: The Furphy Literary Award.
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The Furphy Anthology 2025 review: celebrating emerging Australian writing

The Furphy Anthology gathers the best short stories from almost 800 entries to this year's Furphy Literary Award.

A passenger jet's contrail draws a diagonal line across a blue sky, intersecting with a puffy cloud that runs vertically from the top to the bottom of the frame. arts sector appointments
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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Your weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments.

Fallout from the Bendigo Writers Festival continues. Image: Kristina Flour on Unsplash.
Opinions & Analysis

Bendigo Writers Festival: when risk management becomes censorship

The unfortunate situation at Bendigo Writers Festival over the weekend is yet another example of cultural leadership failure.

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