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Low Kee Hong, Artistic Director of the 2028 Biennale of Sydney. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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Biennale of Sydney appoints Low Kee Hong as 2028 Artistic Director

The Biennale of Sydney's new Artistic Director is looking to bring artists and audiences together in 'unexpected' ways.

Brett Whiteley at his Raper Street studio, Surry Hills, 1986. Photo: Gerrit Fokkema.
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Preserving Brett Whiteley’s spirit, not just his studio’s bricks and mortar

After a two year closure, the Brett Whiteley Studio reopens in Sydney with rare works from Fiji on display.

Stephanie Lake Company's Vista. Photo: Pippa Samaya.
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Vista by Stephanie Lake Company review: from monochrome to full colour

The latest work from Melbourne-based Stephanie Lake Company, Vista gives us one view of the vicissitudes of life… and then…

Anna Funder, best-selling Australian author. Image: Michelle Aboud.
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Anna Funder: 'I have zero interest in a book produced by a machine'

Ahead of her international tour, author Anna Funder speaks to ArtsHub about why we need to hold onto storytelling in…

Sydney Fringe Festival's 2026 program is full of surprises. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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Sydney Fringe director's picks: 11 unmissable shows

Sydney Fringe's Artistic Director Patrick Kennedy reveals his picks of this year's festival, but says the real joy is often…

Festival Director Patrick Kennedy with artists for Sydney Fringe 2025. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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Can Sydney Fringe help rebuild Australia's indie theatre ecosystem? Patrick Kennedy thinks so

The Sydney Fringe Festival Director shares his plans to create a year-round force for artists.

Stereogamous performs at Divine Playhouse. Photo: Anna Hay.
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Divine Playhouse announces peaceful 'sing-in' rally after being forced out of Sydney building for 'offensive trade'

Landlords have terminated the lease of new queer arts venue Divine Playhouse, despite overwhelming public support.

Drag queens perform at opening night for Divine Playhouse. Photo: Anna Hay.
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Fears for artistic freedom grow as religious backlash shuts down new queer arts venue

Threatened with eviction, Sydney's Divine Playhouse is fighting back against conservative protestors, prompting fresh concerns about censorship.

The Institute of Modern Art's Platform artists for 2027 with, from left, Daniel Sherington, Amanda Bennetts, Prita Tina Yeganeh, Savannah Jarvis and Adam Cole. Photo: Josef Ruckli.
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The early-career artists making it onto the biggest stages

ArtsHub speaks to five artists coming through initiatives to spotlight and elevate early-career talent.

Hair. Photo: Daniel Boud / Ben Fon.
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Sydney theatre guide: 5 best shows to see in July 2026

Sydney’s stages don’t slow down for the cold. Here are five productions worth braving the chill for this July.

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