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Inside/Outside (U.S.A)
In ‘Inside/Outside (U.S.A)’ James Bryans (re)captures iconic American landmarks frequently depicted in film and television, revealing the strangeness, unfamiliarity and…

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Beyond Flinders
'Beyond Flinders' by Rick Eckersley is a collection of works on canvas that examine the connections between garden making, nature,…

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why do birds suddenly appear
Adam Sime's collection of paintings in ''why do birds suddenly appear" are an aspect of thought, long-considered, looking for the…

Exhibition review: Yayoi Kusama, NGV International
An overdue retrospective in the name of love, Yayoi Kusama has got little (time) to offer.

Pop-up clubs and performance art announced for Asia TOPA’s Nightlife program
Returning after a five-year hiatus, the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts reflects the many ways people now experience culture, including…

Sick of mega art fairs? 2 alternative models offer a more intimate experience
The return of Quarantine Art Fair and The Other Art Fair offers opportunity for respite and connection.

Theatre review: ILARUN: The Cutting Comb, fortyfivedownstairs
A story of decolonised power based on a 18th century Jamaican matriarch.

Music review: Missy Higgins, The Second Act Tour 2024, ALWAYS LIVE festival
Missy Higgins stands in her own power in the face of heartbreak and uncertainty.

Performing Arts
Learn stand-up comedy in Melbourne this September 2025 with Jeff Green
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Celebrate the reopening of Notre-Dame right in the middle of Melbourne
The Immigration Museum presents an immersive opportunity to time travel through the history of Notre-Dame and get a French culture…