Australia
Ai Weiwei to create major new public artwork for MCA Australia
Ai Weiwei has been announced as the 2026 Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission artist.
Gunawarra Re-creation review: an astonishing reframing of creation myths
If you missed Gunawarra Re-creation a couple of years back, Ilbijerri is remounting Isobel Morphy-Walsh’s powerful work for NAIDOC Week.
What I've Learned: Paul Stanhope, Composer & Conductor
Award-winning Sydney-based composer Paul Stanhope discusses his craft ahead of the world premiere of his new work.
As Australia's theatre sector battles crisis, La Mama fights back with a 'hope punk' festival
Melbourne's La Mama is turning despair into action with the Hope Punk Climate Festival this September.
The Teskey Brothers to open Melbourne International Jazz Festival
The Aussie blues legends will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their breakout debut album, Half Mile Harvest, at this year's…
Maria Takolander’s The End of Romance follows a mother’s quest to save her son
The End of Romance creates a future that continues cycles of violence we know all too well.
The Fairy’s Kiss review: Musica Viva presents a sublime partnership
Musica Viva's virtuosic pairing of violin and piano makes for a sublime concert.
Tasmania cancels installation by American artist Doug Aitken
After seven years, DarkLab is admitting defeat on Doug Aitken's Transformer.
NAIDOC Week 2026: First Nations documentaries, shows & films for your watchlist
Celebrate First Nations culture with this NAIDOC Week watchlist.
Man on Fire review: Shaun Gladwell and Arthur Boyd in searing dialogue
In the hands of Arthur Boyd and Shaun Gladwell, the prescient tale of Nebuchadnezzar becomes a warning against hubris and…