Arts News

Writer-director Catherine Dwyer brings to life the rambunctious, contested history of Australian second-wave feminism, says Mel Campbell.

Announced in a virtual ceremony, the director's awards celebrated achievements of diverse newcomers and established talent in a year of much change.

Players can kill, hunt or hurt animals in popular games ranging from Animal Crossing to Grand Theft Auto. The rise of this (increasingly realistic) trend in games, along with people’s tendency to go along with it, raises important questions.

Regional art doesn’t exist; rather art practice that happens in other places does. It is about excellence and diversity, and Artstate 2020 celebrates the Riverina region in a conference that thinks big.

The ASO continues its celebration of Beethoven’s 250th anniversary year.

Have you ever viewed a sculpture 40 feet underwater? Or taken a peek into the bedrooms of Russia's aristocracy? Australia’s niche museums look into obscure interests and personal passions.

Pain all round the exhibition sector from the high towers of Hollywood to picture houses showing Slim and I.

American theatre-maker Michael Rohd reflects on the importance of listening and curiosity, and the role of art in our turbulent times.

Why is it such a long, complicated process to admit to yourself that you’re an artist? Verity Johnson investigates how to accept and embrace your creative instincts.

Opera Queensland’s Executive Director steps down, as does Corrugated Iron Youth Arts’ Executive Producer, and more.

From Robodebt, bushfires, COVID19, to #LetUsSpeak, and so much more; Australian journalists are recognised for their tireless efforts in bringing to the public the most important news of our times.

Should museums be made to give back their marbles? Must Rhodes fall? In her book The Whole Picture, Alice Proctor writes: ‘All art is political.'

While some theatre productions were cancelled because of COVID, others took on a new life, being reimagined as podcasts and webisodes. We spoke with creatives about what it takes to adapt a production for a virtual audience.

In a post Fifty Shades of Grey world, Poly is another story with sex at its heart.

Some of the best film projects around the world led by people with learning disability are running at the online and real SDSW Film Festival, curated from South Australia.

The Entertainment space at the ABC is probably the most intense ideas machine in Australian TV. The ringmaster, Nick Hayden, gives a great interview.

The war of words between artist Casey Jenkins and the Australia Council has escalated, with high profile artists coming into bat for Jenkins.

The Commercial Photography Industry has petitioned the VIC Government under the placard ‘We are tradies too’, in a desperate plea to return to work.

Seth Larney's time travel drama was opening night film at Adelaide Film Festival. Critic Adrian Martin ponders its place within the genre, and its attempts to have it both ways regarding the human perspective.

New podcast funding, Deadly Fringe is back, $35M bequest for QAGOMA, Orange Gallery redevelopment, Pinchgut turns to film, Children's Book Week and more arts news and opportunities.