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Who gets to light up Sydney Opera House sails?
In a fitting tribute, John Olsen’s artworks will grace Sydney Opera House for Vivid Sydney, on the building’s 50th anniversary.…

How data is democratising access to culture and entertainment
In a new era of live experiences, Fever is a platform that helps events grow and expand strategically with the…

Jam-packed Aboriginal art fair a positive sign after period of controversy
In the face of the art tampering allegations at an APY Lands art centre, strong sales at a recent Aboriginal…

What do artists do when the crowd isn’t looking?
Buxton Contemporary's new group exhibition goes against the grain to consider solitude and the 'after hours' labour of artistic practices.

Good things happen when the young Dare to Dream
JUTE Theatre Company’s new First Nations residency program, Dare to Dream, hits the road this month in Far North Queensland.

Can live theatre in cinemas reel in new arts audiences?
What began as an experimental partnership between a cinema owner and a theatre company is proving a surprising lure for…

Coming home: Melbourne Cabaret Festival returns to Port Phillip
Melbourne Cabaret Festival returns with new energy and a wide range of acts after a bruising three years.

New trends in visible storage in museums
What exactly is ‘visible storage’ in today’s museum environment of greater accessibility, and how is it changing how museums are…

The future-proofing of funny
Some of New Zealand's leading comedy forces explain how they managed to turn the sector's darkest times into bright beacons…

Grappling with the work of our ‘art monsters’
Zora Simic explores the vexed question of whether one can separate the art from the artist.