National

A primitive revival at Heide
Everything old is new again goes the adage. This exhibition presents a new take on primitivism in our 21st century.

An agenda for the arts
In a world of limited resources how do we choose what art is valuable and worthy of investment. Two philosophers…

Morning Melodies: All I Want For Christmas
What a drawcard that talented twosome, Trudy Dunn and Tod Johnston, are proving to be.

The Illusionists 2.0
The Illusionists 2.0 is an enjoyable live magic production but like most sequels it is inferior to its original.

How singing changes the brain
Eighty-five per cent of people in this TED audience have been told they can't sing. This belief is not only…

Ten FREE events at Sydney Festival
You don’t need to miss out on Sydney Festival if the pennies are short after Christmas. Here are ten free…

Taking achitecture off the streets
What happens to architecture when it is packaged for a gallery audience? Skateboarders, rubbish bins and a toddler in a…

Art and advertising: beyond sibling rivalry
If it's good enough for Manet and Dali, maybe artists who look down their noses at advertising designers should think…

Lit to look out for in 2014
While booksellers count up their Christmas sales, publishers are already planning what to stock on shelves in the year ahead.

Films to watch for in 2014
A Paul Thomas Anderson auteur work, a Leonardo DiCaprio vehicle and a Godzilla remake our film critics picks the must-sees.