Australia

Book review: Fanatic Heart, Tom Keneally
The prolific author brilliantly brings history to life in this vibrant novel.

On the move: Latest sector appointments
Liquid Architecture appoints Co-Directors, new board member joins STCSA and more.

A national body for First Nations arts and culture
A new report borne out of consultations with the sector will move forward the idea of a national body for…

Why pausing your artistic calling might not be such a bad idea
Katie Bailey explores what it means to follow your creative passions in later years.

The problem with art prize communication
Communication with those brave enough to put themselves forward for awards, prizes and grants should be respectful

So you want my arts job: Studio Assistant
Balancing her own practice as a painter, Mirra Whale is Studio Assistant to Ben Quilty. How does that work? She…

Exhibition review: Unpopular
Never before seen photos of the alternative music scene in the 1990s.

Arts alliance aims to reconnect community
Conceived in the depths of lockdown, a new one-off festival aims to reconnect communities in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Why ‘autobiographical art’ is making a comeback
Though autobiographical art dropped out of favour for some time, there’s been a welcome resurgence of art that explores lived…

This week's arts news & trending topics
What's in the headlines and what people are talking about in the arts this week.