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The long and short of the literary week that was
While literary award longlists dominated publishing news this week, there was also corporate fisticuffs, festival news, releases and a passing.
Bolshoi 'brothel' but no exploitation on our turf
Overshadowed by claims of pimping and acts of violence, the Bolshoi Ballet’s exclusive tour requires careful handling, says QPAC Director…
New Máté for DIA Victoria Tasmania Council
DIA Victoria Tasmania Council welcomes Kirsty Máté from UTAS.
This week’s arts appointments
In this week’s round of musical chairs, we take a look at who moved where in the arts.
Queensland Aboriginal art fair facing transition
CIAF Presents fills in for a year while Cairns Indigenous Art Fair undergoes a restructure.
Jon Cattapan wins Bulgari Art Award
Jon Cattapan has won the AGNSW’s Bulgari Art Award.
Ireland's Central Bank mints Ulysses mistake
James Joyce has done so much for Ireland, you’d think they’d be able to lift a line from his modernist…
Australians in the running for Commonwealth Writers Prize
It’s the Commonwealth Games of the literary world, and like the sporting competition, Australians are making a strong showing in…
Women writers at it again in Kibbie Awards longlist
For the first time in their 20-year history, the longlists for the Kibble and Dobbie Literary Awards were announced today.
New York’s Met lauds $1bn Cubist gift
A gift of $1 billion worth of Cubist works from cosmetics tycoon and philanthropist Leonard Lauder looks set to transform…