6 h. ago Sydney Festival cancels show, makes program changes following Bondi attack

The program for this year’s event has been modified in the wake of the shooting attack last month.

Events

6 h. ago One thing is already changing pop culture forever. This is how

Dead celebrities are coming back to life, non-human musicians are topping the charts and podcasters are using languages they can’t speak – the future has arrived.

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6 h. ago The best in free art and culture Sydney has to offer this summer

Looking for a taste of arts and culture on a budget? Dip into these Sydney offerings on this unique summer’s walk.

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30 h. ago Artbank is now 45. But what is it, and why is it marking such an odd birthday?

Artbank’s recent history has been a little turbulent but things are on the up for an organisation with a big job to do.

Politics

67 h. ago Cats, motherhood and memory: The best exhibitions to catch in 2026

Art lovers are in for another great year. Here’s our pick of the biggest shows coming up.

Politics

4 d. ago The hip new Melbourne hotel vying to be among the world’s best

The city’s newest deluxe digs, which comes with its own state-of-the-art podcast studio, is casting itself as a new cultural hub.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘For exhibition in brothels only’: Some of the most controversial artwork in our galleries

In this special summer series, we asked galleries around Victoria to nominate the most scandalous or controversial item in their collections.

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1 week ago Destination Art: The best exhibitions to see around Australia while on holiday

From an unexpected punk pairing to a show of rarely displayed works, we’ve rounded up the museums and galleries where you should spend your time and money.

Politics

1 week ago Standing on giants: A new generation rises at the National Indigenous Art Triennial

After the Rain honours the trailblazers of the past while amplifying fresh voices.

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1 week ago Ned Kelly rides again as Art Gallery of NSW flags leaner 2026 program

The gallery’s restrained program follows a turbulent year in which it axed 44 roles to address a $7.5 million budget shortfall.

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2 w. ago Lyrical, brutal, whimsical: Anne Enright on life, art and the state of the world

A powerful flavour of Ireland breathes through the pages of the Booker Prize-winning author’s essays.

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2 w. ago This story of family, art and legacy is already tipped to win the Best Film Oscar

Norwegian director Joachim Trier’s new film explores home, intimacy, familiar spaces, lifelong friendships and childhood scars.

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2 w. ago Major push for the key change that led to record audiences in London’s West End

A pandemic-era reform has sparked a box office boom – now the NSW government is leading the charge to do the same thing here.

Politics

3 w. ago Big as a minivan and jaws like a garbage compactor: Meet the Australian Museum’s latest star

Move over dinosaurs, Australia is pitching its oversized megafauna as its latest “dangerous” tourist attraction.

Culture

3 w. ago Nobody ever said ‘no’ to Maudie Palmer. The world is better for it

The titan of Australian arts died this week but leaves a strong legacy of advocacy.

Politics

3 w. ago Lego, glaciers and a room without colour: The show that’s all about seeing things differently

Through works that take you from dark to light, artist Olafur Eliasson underscores why sometimes it’s important to speak with people you might disagree with.

Politics

3 w. ago Eighty years ago, Albert Namatjira built a house in the desert. Now it has been recreated

A chance encounter with history became the catalyst for a new artistic installation in the National Gallery of Australia celebrating the legacy of the pioneering watercolourist.

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3 w. ago ‘This will be my dream project.’ How we got Frank Gehry to design the UTS ‘paper bag’

The world-famous architect was hooked when we asked him to come on board. Within weeks he was in Sydney to check us out.

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3 w. ago Carrier pigeons and a nod to Michelangelo: Inside the Metro Tunnel art

It’s a brave artist who takes on a public art commission, and I imagine a particularly daunting task making public art for a train station.

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4 w. ago This house was born from the foundations of a historic 1872 pub

This is a thriving, alive regional centre, brimful of art, culture, food and festivity - and this home represents the city in a nutshell.

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