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Society 'expecting too much' from artists
The demand for public sculpture to fulfill social goals is unreasonable, argues a senior public sculptor.
The intersection of emergence and excellence
Two exhibitions at the Powerhouse Museum demonstrate innovative design at all stages.

Chooky Dancers: coming soon to a theatre near you
From their home on Elcho Island, the acclaimed dance group are readying for an eight-month, five-state tour.

Five films to favour at Byron Bay Film Festival
As Byron Bay Film Festival reveals its final program and award nominees, we give you our top picks.

Biennale responds to boycott call
The Biennale of Sydney Board say that without the support of Transfield, the event would ‘cease to exist’.

China is Real, from Beijing to Chippendale
Inaugural Chippendale New World Art Prize winner celebrated in new exhibition.

Luminaries to light up small screen
Booker Prize winning New Zealand novel, The Luminaries, is set to become a TV mini-series.

'Embedded' creatives earn more
A recently released report reveals negative growth in the creative industries, but there are some surprising positives too.

Market focuses on collaboration
If you didn't get to Brisbane for the opening of the Australian Performing Arts Market, find out what attendees learned.

Australian Museum appoints new director
The new Director of the Australian Museum comes not from science or museums but from television.