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Sotheby’s and TEFAF to collaborate in China
Sotheby’s is in talks with the world’s largest art and antiques fair TEFAF about possibly hosting an event in China.

New director appointed for Istanbul Design Biennial
Deniz Ova has been named the new director for the Istanbul Design Biennial.

Melbourne Festival: Sneak peek
Two additions to the 2013 Melbourne Festival program have been announced: UK dance performance PUSH and theatre event Brief Encounter.

Cultural Policy fails people with disabilities
Arts Access Australia is running a campaign to get a better deal for people with disabilities from the National Cultural…

New website to celebrate 40 years of Arts Victoria
In commemoration of 40 years of Arts Victoria, Arts Minister Heidi Victoria has announced the launch of a new website.

Giving not just taking photos
Photographers are bringing the joy of family photographs to people who don't usually see themselves.

Anger over Australian content proposals
Stephen Conroy's broadcasting convergence legislation is out of key with public opinion, say the Writers Guild, Equity and the Directors'…

Chinese Australian art relations dealt blow as Ausin Tung closes
The closure of the Australia China Art Foundation's Ausin Tung Gallery raises questions about art's place in the Asian Century.

Perth Theatre Company leads the way in international touring
Perth may be too small to provide huge audiences but WA arts companies like Perth Theatre Company are finding big…

Discounts and special offers for artists
Arts Centre Melbourne’s Arts Card promises discounts, exclusive access to master classes and special offers in hospitality.