Reviews
Book review: Beam of Light, John Kinsella
John Kinsella creates characters who are intensely, recognisably human in his collection of short stories.
Book review: Mural, Stephen Downes
A charming psychopath beguiles with his anecdotes.
Festival review: Volcano, Brisbane Powerhouse
On a glassed-in stage, two men reenact their memories in an endless loop – but what if those memories aren’t…
Talk review: Fungi Futures, Now or Never 2024
Fungi Futures invited Melbourne audiences to discover the hidden properties of fungi and their implications for the planet's survival.
Exhibition review: The Art of Banksy: Without Limits, The District, Docklands
Banksy's extraordinary work to date is brought together in this unofficial exhibition. It's wonderful for viewers, but what would the…
Music review: Soft Centre: Supermodel Late Night, Now or Never Festival, Trades Hall
A choose-your-own-adventure reeling through some of the most exciting experimental artists, but logistical constraints frustratingly made it almost impossible to…
Theatre review: Topdog/Underdog, Southbank Theatre
Two brothers wrestle with sibling rivalry, the stains of the past and the uncertainty of the future.
Exhibition review: No Vacancy Annual, No Vacancy
The biggest group exhibition at No Vacancy showed a full spectrum of local talent.
Festival review: Now or Never 2024 wrap
From techno beats and pulsating light displays to projections on water and mesmerising installations, Now or Never has been nothing…
Book review: The Infant Vine, Isabella G Mead
This debut collection of poetry plays with the intersection between motherhood and the natural world.