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An installation shot of an artwork involving molten steel dripping from the ceiling from multiple outlets into shallow baths of water. To be shown at Mona for Dark Mofo 2025.
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1500-degree molten steel installation, inspired by Caravaggio, to drip from the ceiling of Mona

A 2022 Venice Biennale commission by Italian artist Arcangelo Sassolino will be recreated for Mona in time for Dark Mofo…

Performer holds a prop electric guitar spraying pyrotechnic sparks. In the background, a male performer waves bright sparks in a circle.
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Fremantle International Street Arts Festival announces a fiery line-up for 2025

FISAF returns to celebrate its 25th year.

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Vivid Sydney 2025 program, freshly released and packed

For its 15th anniversary, Vivid Sydney dares to dream with its new theme.

two musicians performing on stage with two other woman standing to their left. Sandra Morales is second from the right, a woman with light skin, long dark blonde hair, wearing a green patterned dress. The stage feels intimate and is cast in an orange light.
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Opportunities and awards

Grant for experimental theatre and new initiative for immersive art, plus winners of songwriting competition and finalists of 2025 Penguin…

Old architecture exposition building displaying quilt convention.
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Quilt convention draws international talent to Melbourne

Blending learning experiences, exhibitions, community and craftsmanship, this premium quilting event is soon to unfold in Australia.

Blonde woman wearing a white top holding up an auction paddle. Art market.
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Financial win for Australian visual artists internationally

The Resale Royalty Scheme has been extended, ensuring visual artists receive remuneration from sales across nine more countries.

The Australia Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Creative Australia.
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Governance advisory firm appointed to review Creative Australia’s 2026 Venice Biennale process

Questions are already being asked as to why the terms of reference exclude the decision to cancel Sabsabi and Dagostino’s…

Dark skinned man wearing hat walking past colourful mural of a face with eye. Arts news watch
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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Three jars with preserved sheep heads, softly illuminated in white light from above. Dark Mofo 2025.
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Dark Mofo 2025 makes first announcement, already generating controversy

Dark Mofo 2025 includes a new commission from Nathan Maynard involving flesh and its marketing campaign has come under fire.

An installation artwork by Nam June Paik of 52 television screens stacked against a wall, each screen is displaying something different, but some are grouped together to form a coherent shape, such as a heart.
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Nam June Paik’s 'Internet Dream' to make Melbourne debut

Nam June Paik predicted the future of telecommunications and understood its repercussions. The National Communication Museum will soon showcase his…

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