Australia

'Beautiful vessels': plastinated bodies explore complexity, resilience and vulnerability
Is this exhibition dead wrong, or ethically considered? Melbourne exhibition of real bodies offers a lesson in science and wellbeing…

What happens when artists think small
Sometimes it’s the little things that often matter the most — an idea that Bundanon Trust is exploring through science…

How to navigate a festival program
With dozens, sometimes hundreds of choices, navigating an arts festival program can be overwhelming. Arts industry figures offer their tips…

Sex sells, but does it sound good?
Is the increased focus on performers' sex appeal a tacit acknowledgement that classical music can no longer connect with society…

First impressions are everything, especially for art at an airport
Sydney Airport and the MCA have partnered to unveil a permanent installation by Kamilaroi artist Archie Moore at Sydney Airport’s…

Craft: it's good for your health
Craft practices are being looked to as something of an antidote to the stresses and pressures of modern living.

Love your bookshop day!
Calling all book lovers! Here's a roundup of events and celebrations at local bookshops across Australia for Love Your Bookshop…

Review: State of the Union, The Ian Potter Museum of Art
Spanning two levels of the Ian Potter Gallery, Melbourne University, this exhibition explores the relationship between unionism and the arts…

Join a global trend and create Sydney’s Metro Art
Create NSW is calling on artists to join an international trend in Metro Art, and create distinctive destination artworks for…

Review: Torch Song Trilogy at The Eternity Playhouse
A sensational revival of this rarely seen classic and a thought-provoking examination of LGBTI issues.