Australia

Vale Rosemary Laing
The celebrated Australian photo-based artist Rosemary Laing has died, with tributes flowing in from both home and abroad.

Musical review: Ride the Cyclone, Hayes Theatre
A Canadian hit musical makes its Australian debut.

Exhibition review: Anugerah: (Bestowed), HAIR ARI
Indonesian-born artist Addin Sugarda considers rituals of connection and cultural longing in her exhibition.

Exhibition review: Graeme Base – Animalia, Beinart Gallery
Beloved, prolific and bestselling children’s book author and artist is showcased in the latest artistic treat from Melbourne’s Beinart Gallery

A Portrait of Love review: behind every great man there is … another one
Molly Reynolds’ intimate documentary uses the home movies of Roberto Meza Mont to shine a spotlight onto his life with…

Opportunities and awards
International book prize now open, winners receive $100,000 thanks to Arts Impact WA, finalists of emerging artist award, and more!

Same-sex versions of Romeo & Juliet setting new bar on ballet's mainstage
Does the upcoming ballet season of Romeo & Juliet at Sydney Opera House challenge convention or is it simply a…

Exhibition review: MATTERS, Villa Alba Museum
Where contemporary design breathed life into the old charm of a heritage mansion.

Book review: Live Bait, Stephen Sewell
Can a novel succeed when it features a wilfully stupid protagonist?

Book review: Ordinary Human Love, Melissa Goode
A debut novel that surveys intimate relationships and the nature of desire.