Australia

Theatre review: As You Like It, Queensland Theatre
Queensland Theatre’s 'As You Like It' plays to its comic humour at the expense of narrative and Shakespeare’s language.

Book review: Family, edited by Alaina Gougoulis and Ian See
Is blood really thicker than water?

Book review: Home Before Night, JP Pomare
This original thriller begs to be devoured in a single sitting.

Opportunities and awards
VACS $100,000 grants and 2024 Carclew Fellowships now open, plus winners of 2023 Gallipoli Art Prize and finalists of ABIA…

Who owns AI image copyright?
AI-generated imagery is here to stay. But who actually owns it and should artists be worried?

Why reading books is good for your wellbeing and career
For better mental health, read a book, argue Meg Elkins, Jane Fry and Lisa Farrell.

Exhibition review: 100 faces, Museum of Australian Photography
The Museum of Australian Photography lives up to its name with a thoughtful and moving exhibition.

Comedy review: Akau Jambo, Looking for a Visa, The Rubber Chicken, MICF
A South Sudanese comedian makes his Australian debut.

Music Review: Wild, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Series 2
The world premiere performance of a new Australian violin concerto was a wild and wonderful orchestral highlight.

Housing crisis pushes artists to the brink ... of creativity
Unable to find suitable accommodation, one local artist has come up with a novel solution.