Ratings: Tuesday, 27th May 2014

Fantasy becomes reality under the lens

A traditional Thai folktale becomes a story of adoption beautifully crafted in Samatha Everton’s new photographic series.

Awarding Indigneous excellence

A visual artist, two musicians and an interdisciplinary artists have won Australia Council’s National Indigenous Arts Awards.

There’s nothing ad-hoc about Adhocracy

Vitalstatistix's annual hothouse program supports the creative development of new art and performance.

Sculpture festival anything but safe

The Gold Coast’s upcoming Swell Sculpture Festival promises the public free artwork that is far from boring.

I don’t believe in being an expert

British designer Kate Moross was in Sydney for Semi-Permanent imparting tips, including why pizza was the greatest creative stimulant.

Sweet deal for performance makers

The first recipients of Brisbane Powerhouse's new creative development program have been announced.

Sydney gets a taste of spiritual Bangladesh

Moving image artist Omar Chowdhury is opening his first major solo exhibition depicting his birthplace in a spiritual light.

Ghosts

This visually striking take on the play is undermined by a distinct lack of pace and over-the-top performances.

Yvonne Audette: waiting for the market rewarded

Mossgreen’s exhibition maps five decade of one of Australia’s great abstractionists who, until recently, was largely overlooked.