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A diasporic theatrical take on AI, with an Asian immigrant mother in futuristic Brisbane
In a new bilingual theatre production, an immigrant mother seeks solace in a humanoid following the death of her daughter.

So you want my arts job: Wildlife Illustrator
Peter Schouten has been a freelance wildlife illustrator for five decades, with the depiction of prehistoric animals being his speciality.

Transforming a car warehouse and reviving a flooded city: what 2 private galleries bring to the regional ecology
Commercial galleries in regional settings are attracting artists and visitors through innovative means.

Roxane Gay on fierce opinions and why it’s good to be a little delusional
The New York Times writer Roxane Gay spoke in front of an enthusiastic Melbourne crowd on Tuesday night.

Opportunities and awards
Dark Mofo 2025 call-out, last chance to enter Ulrick and Schubert Photography Award, plus winners of Impact Awards and more!

A giant in photography falls – for now
The Centre for Contemporary Photography has laid off staff and will vacate its existing premises at the end of this…

North Queensland arts community calls for #Artsban as Council pulls $150 million funding
The 40-year fight for a purpose-built concert hall in Townsville has once again hit a dead end and tempers are…

'Hey, don't forget us!': do regional tours need to prove their worth?
Touring exhibitions can be resource efficient for regional galleries, while others are championing for locally-produced shows to build regional networks.

Exhibition review: SCI-FI: Mythologies Transformed, Science Gallery Melbourne
Disrupting gender and racial stereotypes in sci-fi.

2024 Canberra Art Biennial launches month-long program of public art
Canberra Art Biennial participating artists include Nell, Jenna Lee, Clare Peake, Bronte Cormican-Jones and more.