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Magic lantern slides from the University of Melbourne's Burnley archives. On display in The Measured Garden at the Potter Museum of Art until 5 September, 2026. Photo: Christian Capurro.
Features

The Measured Garden: understanding plants better at the Potter Museum of Art

The Measured Garden reveals stories of a plant research and artistic collaboration between Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation and the University…

Installation view Arthur Boyd: Tapestries, National Gallery of Australia: St Francis when young turning aside (1972). Photo: Gina Fairley.
Features

Arthur Boyd’s tapestries show us what trust in a commissioning process looks like

The story behind Arthur Boyd's greatest leap of faith reveals a collaboration that still blazes bright today.

Director and founder of the Beaker Street Festival, Dr Margo Adler. Photo: Fred and Hannah.
Interviews

Beaker Street Festival's Margo Adler: 'You can buy some Emergency Antarctic Underwear'

Director and founder of the Beaker Street Festival, Dr Margo Adler, discusses the science-inspired event in Hobart this August.

Low Kee Hong, Artistic Director of the 2028 Biennale of Sydney. Photo: Daniel Boud.
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Biennale of Sydney appoints Low Kee Hong as 2028 Artistic Director

The Biennale of Sydney's new Artistic Director is looking to bring artists and audiences together in 'unexpected' ways.

A new stage play inspired by The Castle will debut in 2027. Image: Supplied/Michael Cassel Group.
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The Castle is coming to the stage – and the iconic Aussie film's creators are leading the adaptation

Working Dog joins forces with Michael Cassel for a brand-new stage production of The Castle, coming to Melbourne in 2027.

Photo: Brent Olson / Unsplash.
Industry News

On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week's arts sector appointments include the announcement of a new CEO and Director for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Brett Whiteley at his Raper Street studio, Surry Hills, 1986. Photo: Gerrit Fokkema.
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Preserving Brett Whiteley’s spirit, not just his studio’s bricks and mortar

After a two year closure, the Brett Whiteley Studio reopens in Sydney with rare works from Fiji on display.

My Brilliant Career, a Melbourne Theatre Company production, toured as part of Merrigong Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre’s 2026 seasons. Photo: Pia Johnson.
Industry News

Regional arts powerhouses join forces to create new national theatre pipeline

With backing from Creative Australia, the Second Cities Producing Consortium seeks to fix Australia's broken touring model.

Daniel Henshall in Uncle Vanya. Photo: Pia Johnson.
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Uncle Vanya review: Chekhov's classic gets a barnstorming update

This Melbourne production of Uncle Vanya ups the laughter without losing sight of the class divide that fuelled Chekhov’s work.

Kala Gare in MTC's 2026 production of My Brilliant Career. Gare sits on stage in period dress as her character, Sybylla Melvyn; she grins devilishly and sits with her legs spread wide.
Industry News

'It's Melbourne's turn': million-dollar fund to fast-track the next generation of Australian musicals

The Musical Theatre Development Fund is a $1 million investment in the creation of original musicals in Victoria.

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