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Art of craft on show at Indian Ocean Triennial
A stunning array of craft-based artists reflect on the medium's power to penetrate the contemporary art world.
The power of play and how to bring it home
The playground may be closed with no free-roaming allowed, but small acts of play can still be achieved and are…
Writers seek solidarity in lockdowns
Surviving lockdown isn’t easy, but some Western Sydney writers believe reading the stories of people from diverse backgrounds can help…
Dance review: IN HOUSE, Co3 Contemporary Dance, State Theatre Centre of WA
Five short dance works offer a diversity of form and style.
Regional arts audiences evolve with the pandemic
Some of regional Australia's arts venues have seen visitation grow over the past 18 months, but is it true for…
Dance review: SITU-8:HOTEL, WA
Site-specific strutting showcases the vibrancy of WA independent performance.
Young people give most to arts sector – but is it giving back?
The most active contributors to the arts are sometimes the most unseen when it comes to funding and support.
Exhibition review: Jacobus Capone, Beating Heart, Fremantle Arts Centre
A solo exploration into human and environmental fragility.
Rebuilding the performing arts: an economist weighs in
One of Australia's best economics brains looks at the good and bad news for the arts as a keynote at…
20 year milestone shows independent theatre's struggle
An independent remount of a work first staged 20 years ago reveals struggles faced by artists since then.