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TikTok sensation: $19 Japanese strawberries transform into a pop art phenomenon
A video of an influencer eating an over-priced Japanese strawberry has gone viral, triggering discussions on pop art, luxury goods…

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of arts sector comings and goings across industries and artforms and from across the country.

Opportunities and awards
A $60,000 moving image commission opens, plus the winner of the MECCA x NGV Women in Design and finalists of…

Australian Greens launch new arts policy, make explosive allegations regarding Creative Australia’s CEO
Creative Australia’s CEO Adrian Collette "misled" the Senate Estimates hearing last Tuesday according to the Greens’ arts spokesperson Senator Sarah…

Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Glass art speaks to fragile past - major commission at Australian War Memorial
Over 1800 glass eucalypt leaves created by Annette Blair evoke memories and the Australian landscape as a first encounter in…

New art books for this first quarter of 2025
Summer reading done – tick. So what’s next? Check out this list of 15 cool arty flippers and deep dives…

Back come the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Funny Tonners...
After a great launch to the partnership last year, ArtsHub and MICF are again joining forces to bring you the…

Italian police uncover history's largest network of forged artworks
Thirty-eight people are under investigation in a suspected Europe-wide network of forged artworks, designed to sell for millions of dollars.

Concerts touring to Australia April to June: Katy Perry, Cyndi Lauper, The Offspring, Rag'n'Bone Man and more
A go-to list of major international artists playing in Australia 2025.