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World-renowned sculptor shows the subtleties of emotion

World-renowned sculptor shows the subtleties of emotion

One of Australia's most internationally renowned yet enigmatic sculptors will return for his first Australian exhibition in more than a decade.

Rebel fashion contemporaries synced in blockbuster show

Rebel fashion contemporaries synced in blockbuster show

Rebel fashion contemporaries synced in blockbuster show

Rebel fashion contemporaries synced in blockbuster show

Two famed fashionistas whose pioneering designs tore up the rule book are showcased in an exhibition bringing the contrasting pair's works together in one show.

'All eyes on us': triennial spotlights Indigenous art

'All eyes on us': triennial spotlights Indigenous art

'All eyes on us': triennial spotlights Indigenous art

'All eyes on us': triennial spotlights Indigenous art

Ten immersive, large-scale artworks are featured in the fifth iteration of the Indigenous Art Triennial, focused on themes of renewal, resistance and rebirth.

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Fabergé egg fetches record $A46 million at auction

Fabergé egg fetches record $A46 million at auction

One of the last Fabergé eggs in private hands has sold for $A46.1 million, breaking its own record as the most expensive work by the Russian jeweller.

Louvre to increase prices for visitors from outside EU

Louvre to increase prices for visitors from outside EU

Ticket prices for the Louvre museum in Paris will rise by 45 per cent for most non-European Union visitors.

More money, less exposure: music acts' tricky conundrum

More money, less exposure: music acts' tricky conundrum

Australian recorded music is making more money than ever but Aussie acts are not reaping the rewards, prompting calls for support to help keep bands rocking.

Festival-goers warned as drug tests find hidden threats

Festival-goers warned as drug tests find hidden threats

Tablets containing extra-high doses of illicit drugs and powder laced with dodgy tranquillisers have been detected as a state ramps up its drug testing trial.

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Whiteley Byron Bay masterpiece under the hammer for $1m

Whiteley Byron Bay masterpiece under the hammer for $1m

Whiteley Byron Bay masterpiece under the hammer for $1m

Whiteley Byron Bay masterpiece under the hammer for $1m

A Brett Whiteley painting of the Byron Bay landscape has sold for $1 million - but will it end up on the walls of a Byron Bay rich-lister?

Kahlo portrait sells for $55m to shatter auction record

Kahlo portrait sells for $55m to shatter auction record

Kahlo portrait sells for $55m to shatter auction record

Kahlo portrait sells for $55m to shatter auction record

Frida Kahlo's self-portrait El sueño (La cama) has set a new record by becoming the most expensive work by a female artist ever auctioned.

Teen on a money mission rides new wave of leadership

Teen on a money mission rides new wave of leadership

Teen on a money mission rides new wave of leadership

Teen on a money mission rides new wave of leadership

From author to podcast host, a high school graduate's work tackling economic disparity has earned her a rising star award among Asian-Australian leaders.

Global acts and independent artists recognised at ARIAs

Global acts and independent artists recognised at ARIAs

Global acts and independent artists recognised at ARIAs

Global acts and independent artists recognised at ARIAs

A mix of established and emerging artists have won multiple gongs at the ARIA awards, on a night legendary rockers You Am I entered the Hall Of Fame.

'Have a drink on us': $35k shout after gig cancelled

'Have a drink on us': $35k shout after gig cancelled

'Have a drink on us': $35k shout after gig cancelled

'Have a drink on us': $35k shout after gig cancelled

After their free gig was shut down over safety fears, rock band Amyl and the Sniffers apologised to fans and put $35,000 on the bar at Melbourne venues.

Rob Hirst: feeling good, for a hundred years or more

Rob Hirst: feeling good, for a hundred years or more

Rob Hirst: feeling good, for a hundred years or more

Rob Hirst: feeling good, for a hundred years or more

Midnight Oil's drummer, who has stage four pancreatic cancer, still has songs pinging around his brain at night, while he rages against the dying of the light.

Art gallery or office block: flagship project in doubt

Art gallery or office block: flagship project in doubt

Art gallery or office block: flagship project in doubt

Art gallery or office block: flagship project in doubt

Aboriginal art sales are going gangbusters, but a gallery to showcase the art movement could become an office block instead.

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Businesses thunderstruck as AC/DC shows boost spending

Australians are opening their wallets as major music acts including Lady Gaga, Metallica and AC/DC help energise the economy.

Arts day delivers millions, with a bit of taxpayer help

An arts donations day run by Creative Australia has raised $2 million, but the cost to taxpayers may well exceed the amount provided by private donors.

John 'golden tonsils' Laws ruled talkback radio

Talkback king John Laws and his golden tonsils became very rich, very influential and very controversial.

'Arrogant' Spotify tries to win back Australian music

Spotify’s latest attempt to win back good will has been branded a band-aid solution for an industry brought to its knees by the streaming model.

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Stoush over symphony concert move after spending shift

A western Sydney council has hit back at the decision to move a concert that's long been a key attraction of the city's arts festival.

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

A Queenslander cottage extended around a Japanese-inspired courtyard garden is among the winning designs at the National Architecture Awards.

Prism triple bill shows spectrum of ballet's lean years

From a tribute to dancers maintaining form at home to a sparely cast Bach interpretation, The Australian Ballet's triple header shines light on the times.

Half-century-old festival launches half-size program

One of Australia's biggest arts festivals is celebrating 50 years but has launched a smaller offering for audiences due to rising costs.

Aussie content rules welcome, but beware the fine print

As federal government moves to impose Australian content quotas on streaming services such as Netflix and Disney, are there loopholes to watch out for?

Doesn't that sound familiar? Singer pops up for pollies

Award-winning singer Missy Higgins has performed around the world but made time to sing to MPs and senators during a busy parliamentary sitting day.

Oasis frontman unleashes after flares thrown into crowd

Fans appear to have escaped injury after a flare was thrown into a packed crowd during a sold-out Oasis gig, prompting the band to lash out at the culprit.

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