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Book endorsements: yay or nay?
The giving and receiving of literary endorsements is a tricky practice. How does the Australian book community feel about them?
APY Art Centre Collective vindicated, but calls for wider sector inquiry
APY Art Centre Collective has been cleared of any wrongdoing via creative interference, but says the two-year ordeal demonstrates a…
Panti Bliss on fighting fascism, changing culture and the art of drag
Rory O’Neill, aka Irish drag star Panti Bliss, discusses career longevity and how standing up to the far right inspired…
'Who's Chappell Roan?' – a guide to the Triple J Hottest 100
The Triple J Hottest 100 can too often leave everyone but Gen Z behind. There's plenty of great music for…
Celebrating anniversaries in 2025: the first wave of announcements
Visual arts organisations celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025.
Australian publishing faces unprecedented consolidation – will it help or hurt local authors?
In a massive sea change for Australian publishing, three independent publishers have been acquired in less than six months. Experts…
Vale Tom Lowenstein OAM – a man who looked after artists
The sector mourns the loss of one of Australia’s most respected arts tax accountants, Tom Lowenstein.
Is it important to read the explanatory labels next to artworks? We asked 5 experts
Five experts offer five reasons to – or not to – read the wall labels to understand the art.
6 exhibitions by women that promise to open our eyes in 2025
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of International Women's Year. These six exhibitions salute the significant contribution of women artists.
Who are the international art stars exhibiting in Australia this year?
Five cutting-edge contemporary artists are making their way to Australia in 2025 for major exhibitions.