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Portrait of elderly man with white shirt and yellow tie. Tom Lowenstein
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Vale Tom Lowenstein OAM – a man who looked after artists

The sector mourns the loss of one of Australia’s most respected arts tax accountants, Tom Lowenstein.

Man looking at abstract painting.
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Is it important to read the explanatory labels next to artworks? We asked 5 experts

Five experts offer five reasons to – or not to – read the wall labels to understand the art.

Detail of a woman's face with exotic jewellery obscuring her features. women artists
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6 exhibitions by women that promise to open our eyes in 2025

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of International Women's Year. These six exhibitions salute the significant contribution of women artists.

Hyper real oversized sculptures of people in beach scene in gallery. Ron Mueck
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Who are the international art stars exhibiting in Australia this year?

Five cutting-edge contemporary artists are making their way to Australia in 2025 for major exhibitions.

Black backdrop for a head and shoulders shot of a young woman with red hair, fringed and parted in the middle. She is three-quarters on, looking to the right of the photographer and not smiling. Sarah Blasko.
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How Sarah Blasko conquers every mountain

The three-time ARIA Award-winner lets it all out via her music.

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Fingers on buzzers! The rise of the live game show

Live game shows of all flavours have swiftly proliferated across comedy and fringe festivals. What's the attraction?

Asian man in black with black glasses and red Chinese bicycle sculpture in coastal setting. Laurens Tan
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Vale Laurens Tan: a force that made the world feel a little smaller

Multidisciplinary artist Laurens Tan was an original – a pioneer in the Asian-Australian art space, and a generous spirit –…

Woman in yellow shirt at potters wheel. Art workshops
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I’m an artist, I don’t need to do workshops. Wrong.

Professional workshops can bolster your studio practice in surprising ways.

Young woman standing in gallery looking at contemporary paintings. Ames Yavuz
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Operating across borders: one gallery, three countries

Continuing to expand, Ames Yavuz prepares to open a London gallery, and announces its 2025 program.

A tree within a light bulb.
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What changes do writers want in the Australian books industry?

Here's a wish list from Australian authors on aspects they'd like to augment, tinker with or scrap altogether.

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