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Two panels. On the left is author Garrett Carr who has grey hair and beard and wearing a navy blue shirt. On the right is the cover of his book 'The Boy From the Sea' that feature a young boy on the left looking at the sea with seagulls flying above.
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Book review: The Boy from the Sea, Garrett Carr

An abandoned baby is found and adopted into a struggling family.

It's a Hamlet adaptation like never before, taking place in the ultra-violent video game Grand Theft Auto V.
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Hamlet receives violent new life in Grand Theft Auto

A new documentary film charts the chaotic process of two actors attempting to stage 'Hamlet' in the ultra-violent world of…

The Australian Ballet's 'Carmen', 2025, choreographed by Johan Inger, featuring Jill Ogai in the role of Carmen. A dark-haired woman in a red, ruffled dress, her legs bare, gestures dramatically and powerfully towards the camer. Three man are faintly visible in the gloom behind her. All four people are ballet dancers performing in the ballet 'Carmen'.
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Ballet review: Carmen, Regent Theatre

A fresh interpretation of a centuries old story that sizzles and provokes on stage.

Installation view of light art exhibition of Aboriginal art, at night. Parrtjima
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How my festival inclusion started with coffee and a yarn

Animator-illustrator Molly Hunt shares insights into creating a new work for Parrtjima, as the Festival of Light celebrates its 10th…

Three jars with preserved sheep heads, softly illuminated in white light from above. Dark Mofo 2025.
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Dark Mofo 2025 makes first announcement, already generating controversy

Dark Mofo 2025 includes a new commission from Nathan Maynard involving flesh and its marketing campaign has come under fire.

An installation artwork by Nam June Paik of 52 television screens stacked against a wall, each screen is displaying something different, but some are grouped together to form a coherent shape, such as a heart.
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Nam June Paik’s 'Internet Dream' to make Melbourne debut

Nam June Paik predicted the future of telecommunications and understood its repercussions. The National Communication Museum will soon showcase his…

Cyclone Alfred caused havoc for dozens of arts venues.
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Former tropical cyclone Alfred threatens multiple art venues

Many venues fared better than expected, several programs remain suspended in the wake of Cyclone Alfred.

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Breaking ground on The Fox: NGV Contemporary

Australia's largest gallery is one step closer, as ground is broken on The Fox.

Artists like Frank McCourt and Grandma Moses became well-known very late in life. (Image: WikiArt)
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From Grandma Moses to Frank McCourt: it's never too late for artistic success

History is littered with artists who found success late in life, including writers such as Frank McCourt. Here's a list…

A young woman peers through the gap of a clapperboard.
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The undercutting of industry standards: how low pay is eroding fair wages in the arts

The misuse of sector jobs sites by companies with the resources to pay fairly needs to end.

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