Performance review: Masterclass, Malthouse, RISING

A RISING show that really lives up to its name, this two-hander from Adrienne Truscott and Brokentalkers delivers on all…

How the State Library of Victoria is reinventing itself through art

There are galleries in libraries and Iibraries in galleries – are these categories still relevant and what is the role…

Performance review: Buŋgul, Hamer Hall, RISING

Gurrumul Yunupiŋu’s album 'Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow)' is translated for the stage by Yolŋu dancers and songmen with the…

Dance review: TANZ, Arts Centre Melbourne, RISING

TANZ has moments of wonder and even the sublime but how transgressive is nudity and gore in 2023?

Installation review: Lightscape, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne

Melbourne's Botanic Gardens are once again painted with light.

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Exhibition review: Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi, NGV

What is gained, and lost, in the NGV's latest masterpieces blockbuster featuring French painter Pierre Bonnard and designer India Mahdavi.

Giving season with big artwork donations

New works entering Victoria’s state and regional galleries, plus celebrity art collection to support innovation at NIDA.

Major First Nations commissions open at Flinders Street Station

A cornerstone of this year’s RISING festival, Shadow Spirit presents a breadth of new commissions by First Peoples from across…

Cabaret review: Jens Radda: Skank Sinatra, The Butterfly Club

This drag queen and comedian has a whole lot of presence and talent.