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This week's arts news and trending topics
We break it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
Human artist beats AI, but it's coming back with a vengeance
While a non-AI image has taken out a win at an AI awards program, news of Meta scraping social posts…
Landmark first with new triennial, Aotearoa Contemporary
The new triennial exhibition, Aotearoa Contemporary, launches in July with First Nations backing.
Creativity boost as university partners with Island magazine
A new collaboration will see benefits flow to writing students.
After a solid debut, Now or Never reveals 2024 program
Promising highlights include the homecoming of Marco Fusinato’s monstrous Venice Biennale work and a four-night music line-up at the Royal…
Stella Count returns and free books initiative launches
Gender and book reviewing... Stella returns for another count, plus free books to be placed on public transport.
Opportunities and awards
Entries open for digital literary award, plus winners of Art Handlers' Awards at the National Portrait Gallery and Creative Australia…
Darlinghurst Theatre Company placed into voluntary administration
The company made the surprise announcement online.
Art world remembers Australia’s oldest painter, Guy Warren
Celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of painter Guy Warren, who died last week.
Driving cultural ambition with touring performances and global partnerships
Hong Kong is driving its arts and cultural strategy with touring performances to Australia and a global partnership with Art…