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Hey Orwell: thousands of AI‑written, edited or ‘polished’ books are being sold

Orwell imagined 'novel-writing machines' capable of mass-producing literature – and here we are, in 2026 ...

Jedda Atkinson-Costa, the lead creative of Withewa, one of the 2027 YIRRAMBOI commissions. A half-seen figure stands beneath a transparent veil, with their hands held up and fingers spread. They are photographed against a vivid orange background.
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YIRRAMBOI commissions four substantial new works for its 2027 festival

Four ambitious new works by Victorian First Nations artists will premiere in the City of Melbourne’s 2027 YIRRAMBOI Festival.

Artist Dean Biŋkin Tyson on Country, 2026. Image courtesy of Seth LeBrese.
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Painted Up: This vibrant exhibition challenges colonial perceptions of Aboriginal art

Dean Biŋkin Tyson artwork moves through ancient practices and modern materials at Redland Art Gallery.

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Interviews

Anna Poletti, hello, world? author: 'Sexual desire is so inconvenient and ungovernable'

Australian author Anna Poletti's debut novel delves into digital intimacy, fascism and gender experiences in Australia and Hungary.

Detail from Luke Cornish's No Rest (The Vandalism of Deir al-Balah). Aerosol on board. 100 x 135cm. Image supplied.
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Luke Cornish (ELK) wins the 2026 Gallipoli Art Prize

Sydney artist Luke Cornish, also known as ELK, has won the 2026 Gallipoli Art Prize with his work No Rest…

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Should we care about art at a time like this?

Are we all just fiddling while Rome burns, and what do philosophers have to say about the ethics of art…

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ArtsHub job insights: the most in-demand arts jobs and salaries in 2025

Which arts professionals are in demand and which job ads are getting the most attention from job-seekers? See what our…

The 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award nominees, a large and diverse group of people, seated on the steps of Melbourne Town Hall. MICF Award nominees
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MICF award nominees announced for Outstanding Show and Newcomer

Ten comedians have been nominated for the MICF Outstanding Show Award, with a further seven comedians nominated for Best Newcomer.

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Sydney Film Festival 2026 to host Fashion on Film program

Sydney Film Festival's Fashion on Film program goes inside the world of Marc Jacobs, Jane Birkin, Yohji Yamamoto and more.

Partial view of the Australian War Memorial’s Anzac Atrium space., a light-filled, glass ceiling atrium space with a walkway bridge dividing the space horizontally.
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Australian War Memorial’s $550 million museum development – take a look

What do the Australian War Memorial’s new museum spaces offer visitors?

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