Australia

Le Noir: The Dark Side of Cirque
In its Australian Premiere Season, Le Noir is a unique adaptation of contemporary circus that is impossible to not be…

La Traviata
OperaQ's production brings this classic tale into the 21st century

A first-timer's guide to the opera
A first night at the opera turns out to be filled with surprises - not all of them on stage.

James Turrell: A Retrospective
This is not just an unlightened look into Turrell’s career, but a brave choice by the NGA to push audiences…

Talking money quickly as the hammer falls
Last week two major auctions for Australian art were held. We bring you a snapshot of the big winners.

Double act turns festival directorship into creative conversation
The Adelaide Festival has announced joint directors who will collaborate to produce the next three festivals.

Oedipus Schmoedipus
Kicking the bucket, biting the dust, pushing up daisies. Whatever way you put it there’s no escaping so let's laugh…

Design thinking for social media
Design thinking applies creativity not just to your program but also to the way you do business, especially in online…

Art in the pink: feminism and colour
In nature, it's the males who have the colourful feathers. In fashion, it's the females. What about in art?

Madama Butterly
Music is queen in this subdued but beautiful production of Puccini's classic.