One of the artworks in NGV’s Triennal. Refik Anadol Quantum memories 2020 (render) custom software, quantum computing, generative algorithm with artificial intelligence (AI), real time digital animation on LED screen c4 channel sound 1015.0 x 1020.0 x 250.0 cm. Image courtesy of Refik Anadol.
Once again it’s that time of year when we look back to the ArtsHub (and sister publication, ScreenHub) reviews that made the biggest splash, courted controversy or adulation in 2021. Though COVID-19 disruptions were frequent, and affected many States across the country in terms of creativity, audience numbers or touring logistics, artists in all sectors prevailed as best they could. Here then, are the most popular reviews of 2021:
Thuy On is the Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub and an arts journalist, critic and poet who’s written for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Sydney Review of Books, The Australian, The Age/SMH and Australian Book Review. She was the Books Editor of The Big Issue for 8 years and a former Melbourne theatre critic correspondent for The Australian.
She has three collections of poetry published by the University of Western Australian Press (UWAP): Turbulence (2020), Decadence (2022) and Essence (2025).
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