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MUMA announces 2026 program, reinstating the human spirit in a changing world
Affirming the importance of university art galleries, MUMA announces a timely 2026 program that focuses on spiritualism and ancestral traditions…
ArtsHub’s picks: 7 photography events at Head On festival
Head On pushes against the lack of support for photography in Australia, with a bumper program of free events.
Dark Mofo announces 2026 dates
Arguably, one of Australia’s most loved winter festivals, Dark MoFo returns in 2026,with Night Mass tickets on sale this week.
Art and AI: 5 artworks leading the conversation this summer
We take a look at Data Dreams, MCA Australia’s summer exhibition about art and AI.
The Colleano Heart review: a remarkable Aboriginal success story
Shapeshifting for decades to avoid detection as Aboriginal, The Colleano Heart follows a remarkable family of circus performers who won…
Perth Festival 2026 makes the most of its city’s cultural infrastructure shortage
Artistic Director Anna Reece reveals how her second Perth Festival takes over the city’s public and private spaces.
Salman Rushdie to speak in Melbourne and Sydney in 2026
Salman Rushdie will deliver a one-night-only address in Melbourne and Sydney in 2026.
National Gallery of Australia leads with 2026 program release, but doesn’t raise the pulse
Rosalie Gascoigne survey, Arthur Boyd tapestries, car culture and Aboriginal-led major exhibitions define 2026 for the National Gallery.
Mike Hewson’s The Key’s Under the Mat review: arty playground is joyous and chaotic
Mike Hewson shatters taboos and transforms the Art Gallery of NSW’s Tank space into a light-filled, living playground.
Long overdue solo exhibition of Hany Armanious’ work builds on UK connection
Buxton Contemporary exhibits artist Hany Armanious in November, celebrating the act of looking.