Australia

You're killing me: tax reform for artists is needed now
An urgent call for tax reform, as studio artists and creatives miss out on annual wage index but still forced…

New $30,000 art prize values respect, and the worth of female artists
The Pymble Ladies' College Values Art Prize is tipped to inspire a next generation of women artists.

The Visitor review: Rebecca Starford's novel is Queensland gothic
Rebecca Starford's The Visitor is about ghosts we can't run away from.

Miss Julie review: Strinberg in modern dress at fortyfivedownstairs
A modern interpretation of Miss Julie is still shocking and relevant.

History’s Strangest Deaths review: Riley Knight’s book is a deadpan romp through history
History's Strangest Deaths is a comedic portrait of the folly of life, death and history itself.

Ritual Eternal review: group show exhibition at Project8 Gallery
Melbourne gallery unveils its latest high quality visual essay: Ritual Eternal.

Janet Dawson: Far Away, So Close review: a well-earned retrospective
The Art Gallery of NSW maps out Janet Dawson’s career highpoints – an inspiration for artists working today

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Your weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments.

The Drover's Wife – The Opera to have 2026 world premiere at QPAC’s new Glasshouse Theatre
Adapted by Leah Purcell AM from her play, novel and film, The Drover's Wife – The Opera features a score…

Pride and Prejudice review: a modern iteration by Bloomshed at Darebin Arts Centre
A thoroughly modern take on the marriage market of Pride and Prejudice.