18 October, 2021
On Screen: streaming teleseries from October 2021
In this month's column, Lynden Barber recommends two police series and the ABC's drama on the 2019–2020 Australian bush fire emergency.
13 September, 2021
Review: Brisbane’s Art Boat – Northshore Loop (Brisbane Festival & Northshore)
A pleasant sunset cruise with a pop-up performance, an art installation and a soundscape were each enjoyable in their own right but there was little transition between them.
9 August, 2021
Ears Wide Open: The Listening Academy
Julian Day reports from The Listening Academy, a symposium in Berlin where participants explored how listening can be a powerful social tool.
27 February, 2020
In the desert
Stateless, a new ABC miniseries examining Australia’s onshore detention system hopes to spark complex conversations.
10 May, 2019
Tony Costa wins the 2019 Archibald Prize
The artist has taken out the $100,000 award for his portrait of contemporary Australian artist and Zen Buddhist Lindy Lee.
3 May, 2018
Archibald finalists announced for 2018
A painting of Jimmy Barnes has won the Packing Room Prize, with Guy Pearce and Meryl Tankard among the other finalists.
19 September, 2017
The Big Anxiety: Festival of arts + science + people
There’s plenty of evidence to indicate engaging in the arts is beneficial to mental health, says Festival Director Jill Bennett. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $3 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
11 July, 2017
Brisbane Festival unveils its 2017 programme
Taking place over 22 days, the Festival presents an array of delights both challenging and immersive.
15 June, 2017
Dance event Tree of Codes bound for Melbourne Festival
Jonathan Holloway has announced his first festival highlight: a "miraculous" collision of ballet, visual art and electro-pop.
4 June, 2017
Review: Seven Stories (Ensemble Offspring, Vivid Sydney)
Music and storytelling combine in a performance that brings narrative archetypes to life.
1 February, 2017
Bleach* Festival 2017 to feature active, sun-kissed art
The Gold Coast contemporary arts extravaganza mingles sport and arts in this year’s festival, says AD Louise Bezzina.
20 January, 2017
Review: Sex, Lynch and Video Games (Sydney Festival)
Relentlessly obsessive and fragmented, Nicole Lizée's works tease apart familiar scenes and sounds.
12 January, 2017
Chinese New Year set to music
Orchestras around the country celebrate the Year of the Rooster as Tan Dun tours Australia.