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Queer and present danger: Part 1
The first of a three-part series exploring Australian drag queens and their part in the activism and history of the…
Exhibition review: Newell Harry: Esperanto, Murray Art Museum Albury
Newell Harry draws on archival material to invite visitors on a self-guided journey across history and language.
Performance review: Chopin’s Piano, QPAC Concert Hall
Musica Viva’s unique stage adaptation of Paul Kildea’s book on the composer Chopin, his preludes, and one fateful instrument.
Exhibition review: Twist, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
‘Twist’ is one of those rare exhibitions that hit the mark on both depth and scope, with curious encounters and…
Contemporary art in historic sites: why do we love them?
From boutique hotel art fairs to regional festivals, there is a huge appetite for contemporary art in historic venues.
Exhibition spotlights the reality of War in Cities
War in Cities brings into perspective the lived experiences of those caught in urban warfare.
Voices of resistance: Iranian artists using art to amplify calls for freedom
As protests for women’s freedom in Iran enter the seventh month, Iranian artists around the world continue to support the…
Curators' responsibilities in spotlight as Chinese audiences feel 'let down'
A group of Chinese students have raised concerns over the curatorial approach of a show depicting some of the country's…
ChatGPT and the future of writing
ChatGPT is confronting, but humans have always adapted to new technology – ask the Mesopotamians, who invented writing.
Winners of 2022 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards announced
Writers across six categories took home $80,000 each, with a focus on stories of war.