Visual Arts
DC Comics artist quits Superman project over homophobic controversy
Illustrator Chris Sprouse has quit working on a digital Superman series following the media controversy surrounding anti-gay activist Orson Scott…
Sean Penn, Michael Moore, Oliver Stone pay tribute to Hugo Chávez
Hollywood figures including Sean Penn, Michael Moore and Oliver Stone are mourning the loss of Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez.
Ted’s gone, so what about the arts?
The shock resignation of Ted Baillieu has left the arts community in Victoria wondering what’s next.
Rio de Janeiro opens new art museum
Rio de Janeiro’s newest art museum recently opened to the public with four new exhibitions.
International festival celebrates Ugandan theatre
In an attempt to revive Ugandan theatre, the first international theatre festival recently took off at Uganda’s National Theatre.
Syrian artist turns humans into animals
The latest solo exhibition of Syrian artist Mohammad Abbas makes a satirical comment on society’s animalistic tendencies.
Exhibition celebrates 25 years of Arab creativity
A visual arts exhibition exploring 25 years of Arab creativity was unveiled at the opening ceremony of the Abu Dhabi…
Harare International Arts festival to support local artist
The Harare International Arts festival has selected 25 local artists to take part in the upcoming event.
More Kiwi art offerings heading to Australia
A joint initiative between Arts Projects Australia and Creative New Zealand hopes to increase the opportunities for Australians to see…
Istanbul Film Festival launches program
The 32nd Istanbul Film Festival recently announced its program, which features over 200 films across 20 categories.