Australia

Artist questions copycat chandeliers at Met Gala
Artist Willie Cole, whose works are currently being exhibited at The Met Museum, says he feels ‘ripped off’ by the…

Book review: Overland issue 249, edited by Evelyn Araluen and Jonathan Dunk
This publication is of great interest to anyone passionate about contemporary Australian writing.

Opportunities and awards
Regional Arts Victoria touring callout, plus winners of 2023 APRA Music Award, finalists of humour writing, and more!

Lessons from Dubai’s Museum of the Future
An exemplar of culture, technology and entrepreneurship, the Museum of the Future is a rich case study on the importance…

Laughing or crying? Comedians reading our moods in heavy times
When the outside world has you crying on the inside, what kind of live comedy can you handle?

The art of the solo show
One-person shows have become increasingly popular in current theatre, but what does it take to tackle a solo work?

Who judges book covers? We all do
Reading a book by its cover.

Exhibition review: Making the Metro Tunnel, Domain House
Artworks that explore Melbourne's ongoing Metro Tunnel project.

In conversation with Sir Simon Rattle
On the eve of the LSO's Australian tour, Sir Simon Rattle discussed life and music with ABC presenter, Martin Buzacott.

Music review: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, Hamer Hall
Looney Tunes cartoons in orchestral swoon.