Australia

Book review: The Rabbits, Sophie Overett
A debut novel that will transport you into the contemporary world of suburban Brisbane with an extra twist.

Festival empowers youths through culture
The Numburindi Festival returned this year to host three nights of song and dance for a diverse Northern Territory community.

New home for experimental arts space
Testing Grounds loses one home to gain another thanks to the $100 million Melbourne City Recovery Fund.

Artist pranksters on trend
Artists turned pranksters are on the rise, using social media’s ‘viral’ capacity to tout deeper message in veil of fun.

Museum awards celebrate resilience
The 2021 Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards celebrate organisations who are propelling the creative sector.

Exhibition review: Kate Bohunnis
Sculptural installations that explore concepts of feminism, gender, and identity

Securing arts money in uncertain times
As the sector seeks support for its post-pandemic future, how are sponsors and donors feeling about their capacity to give?

Exhibition review: Indian Ocean Craft Triennial
A large-scale celebration of craft across two venues, featuring 37 artists.

Book review: The Dogs, John Hughes
An ambitious and complex novel of love, life and death from a Miles Franklin shortlisted author.

Exit interview: Brett Sheehy, MTC
After nine years as Melbourne Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, Sheehy has stepped down from the role. What next?