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Sepia-toned photos of two men taken in the late 1800s. On the left is Captain Moonlite: his hair is slicked back, he sports a full beard, and he has piercing eyes. On the right is James Nesbitt: considerably younger than Moonlite, he stares directly at the camera with a somewhat sad expression. He has large ears and a dimpled chin; his clothes are also plainer than Moonlite's suggestive of his working class origins.
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The queer bushranger who still inspires artists 143 years after his death

Executed while wearing a ring fashioned from his dead lover's hair, the story of Captain Moonlite is slowly regaining the…

Two white women picnic on a green lawn, with bright yellow tulips blooming in the foreground. More tulips, and striking Victorian-era buildings, can be seen in the background.
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The regional cultural festival that’s Blooming lovely

From tulips and wine tastings to heritage architecture and an acquisitive painting prize, Bendigo’s Bloom festival has much to offer…

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Minister for the Arts back-pedalling on promises

Is the 'revitalisation' of plans for Powerhouse Ultimo a sign of the NSW Government's dwindling commitment to the arts?

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Sisterhood in Pacific art

Tracking two decades of contemporary Pacific art, this exhibition flattens hierarchies and welcomes understanding.

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Desert Mob returns, stronger than ever

Desert Mob 2023 returns, more self-determined than ever.

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Opera review: Capriccio, Palais Theatre

Victorian Opera’s Capriccio was an indulgent treat for music lovers and wordsmiths alike.

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Theatre review: Julius Caesar, fortyfivedownstairs

An excellent production that once again reminds us of the power of oratory.

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Getting to know Louise Bourgeois

A comprehensive body of works by the French American artist Louise Bourgeois will soon land at AGNSW, showcasing the polarities…

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Performance review: The Journey Down, WA

A sound and performance journey traversing space, time and cultural connection.

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Exhibition review: Radiance: the art of Elisabeth Cummings, NAS Gallery

At 89, Elisabeth Cummings' paintings are brave and bold – this survey exhibition mapping a journey of mark making for…

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