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Final touches before launch of new cultural powerhouse

Final touches before launch of new cultural powerhouse

The countdown is on for the opening of Australia's newest cultural landmark as a cloud hangs over its long-time leader.

Solo show a passage to success for artist Atong Atem

Solo show a passage to success for artist Atong Atem

Solo show a passage to success for artist Atong Atem

Solo show a passage to success for artist Atong Atem

Billed as one of the most exciting artists of her generation, the work of South Sudanese photographer Atong Atem is on show in her first major solo exhibition.

Art is where you find it, from tip sites to road signs

Art is where you find it, from tip sites to road signs

Art is where you find it, from tip sites to road signs

Art is where you find it, from tip sites to road signs

Using found objects, Rosalie Gascoigne made art that re-envisioned the Australian landscape. Her career is being celebrated with a major retrospective.

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Sculpture by the Sea officially kicks off its 30th year

Sculpture by the Sea officially kicks off its 30th year

Billed as the world's biggest free outdoor sculpture show, Sculpture by the Sea returns to Sydney's beachfront to mark 30 years in business.

Protesters rally outside controversial weapons expo

Protesters rally outside controversial weapons expo

About 2000 anti-war protesters have marched against a Land Forces defence industry exhibition displaying the latest weapons of war.

'Sense of unease': art show explores nation's dark past

'Sense of unease': art show explores nation's dark past

An exhibition of the work of one of Australia's most famous painters, Sidney Nolan, explores the darker aspects of the nation's history, its curator says.

Art show gives the mudskipper its moment in the sun

Art show gives the mudskipper its moment in the sun

The contemporary art scene has never paid much attention to the humble mudskipper, until Justene Williams, who shows that art is where you find it.

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So many Andys: bizarre sculpture for children's author

So many Andys: bizarre sculpture for children's author

So many Andys: bizarre sculpture for children's author

So many Andys: bizarre sculpture for children's author

Children's author Andy Griffiths invented the bestselling Treehouse multiverse, so it's only fitting that his portrait comes with extra dimensions.

Could radically different computers rescue the AI era?

Could radically different computers rescue the AI era?

Could radically different computers rescue the AI era?

Could radically different computers rescue the AI era?

Once a powerful supercomputer, the only known CM-2 in Australia is part of an exhibition exploring the radical history of computing.

Oils drum kit one of 50 treasures of Aussie performance

Oils drum kit one of 50 treasures of Aussie performance

Oils drum kit one of 50 treasures of Aussie performance

Oils drum kit one of 50 treasures of Aussie performance

A drum kit that belonged to the late Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst is one of the treasures going on display at the Australian Museum of Performing Arts.

Fair shows ancient medium dominating contemporary art

Fair shows ancient medium dominating contemporary art

Fair shows ancient medium dominating contemporary art

Fair shows ancient medium dominating contemporary art

The biggest arts fair event in Australia has returned and many of the contemporary artists involved have taken umbrage at the digital era they work in.

First true crime festival leans on power of podcasting

First true crime festival leans on power of podcasting

First true crime festival leans on power of podcasting

First true crime festival leans on power of podcasting

An Australian-first true crime festival is exploring some of the nation's most enduring criminal mysteries and investigations.

Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal

Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal

Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal

Ekka celebrates milestone year with $300m revamp reveal

A major agricultural show will celebrate its 150th year, buzzing with news of an upgrade of almost $300 million to be completed ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

You might buy this art but would you have it inked?

You might buy this art but would you have it inked?

You might buy this art but would you have it inked?

You might buy this art but would you have it inked?

Artist Dan Withey thinks it's "quite weird" anyone would want his artworks inscribed on their skin. But a new exhibition invites people to do just that.

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Car wreck-inspired work wins 'other' $100k art prize

Robert Fielding has won the $100,000 Hadley's Art Prize for landscape, with an painting of a pile of wrecked cars. He says it's 'mission accomplished'.

Von Hagens, Body Worlds exhibition anatomist, dies

German anatomist Gunther von Hagens, who invented the so-called plastination technique to preserve human corpses, has died at the age of 81.

Bayeux Tapestry in UK after secret journey from France

In scenes like a heist movie in reverse, the famed Bayeux Tapestry has returned to English soil for the first time in almost a millennium.

Forget tradition, these are the masters of modern art

Masterpieces from a major US collection will go on display in Australia for the first time, with paintings by Monet, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso and Renoir.

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Rush to buy tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry on home turf

Tens of thousands of Britons have queued to get tickets for the one in 1000-year chance to see the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry on its return to England.

'Gets in your blood': coolest exhibition comes to town

An ambitious exhibition documents Antarctica's 300 million-year history of flora and fauna and our fascination with the world's coldest continent.

Sneak peek at MONA's $100m underground library

After more than four years of construction, Tasmania's MONA will open its new library containing owner David Walsh's personal collection.

Impressionist champion inspires gallery's biggest show

An exhibition looks at the legacy of visionary art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, who risked everything to promote impressionist artists.

This Hindu deity fights chaos. He's earned an art show

The first Australian exhibition to celebrate the many forms of Vishnu explores centuries of art devoted to the Hindu deity, as well as contemporary artworks.

After 50 years, Arthur Boyd tapestries go on display

A series of tapestries by Australian artist Arthur Boyd are on show together for the first time, more than 50 years after they were completed in 1974.

Bling or bust? Cartier winter show sparkles for some

Cartier jewellery promises to dazzle gallery-goers at the NGV with pieces worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly, but does it succeed?

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