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This year, acclaimed works by Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse and more join the public domain

2025 brings new opportunities, with many iconic works entering the public domain.

Left: Artist Anya Pesce standing next to her work as part of ‘Fold Fetish’ exhibition at M Contemporary. Featuring a large deep blue round relief with a folded centre, made out of plastic. Right: Works by Jean Paul Mangin currently listed on Studio Gallery’s website. Around a dozen pieces of what appears to be folded plastic on a white background webpage.
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Artist in distress as her former gallery sells similar artworks, attributed to another

Anya Pesce believes her relief sculptures have potentially been copied by a made-up artist after severing ties with Studio Gallery.

Celebrated country music legend Chad Morgan passed away on New Year's Day.
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Vale Chad Morgan

The beloved king of the country comedy genre has died at the age of 91.

Breakdancer Raygun as resolved a legal dispute over a parody musical of her Olympic journey.
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Raygun settles legal dispute over parody musical

A parody musical will go ahead following the legal dispute between the breakdancer and a Sydney comedian.

Competitions. A digitally rendered 3D competition showing surreal objects that appear to be a tabletop setting.
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Prizes and competitions to enter in 2025

A go-to list of prizes and competitions across the visual arts, performing arts and writing, periodically updated.

On the Move is ArtsHub's weekly wrap of Australian arts sector appointments and departures. The photo shows six people silhouetted against a sunset; they are all leaping joyously into the air, their arms raised above their heads triumphantly.
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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Our weekly wrap of Australian arts sector appointments and departures returns for 2025.

Picture of a gold cup trophy against white background. Honours.
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From icons to community heroes: NZ creatives on the 2025 New Year Honours list

Twenty-one artists, advocates and administrators have been recognised in the latest New Zealand Order of Merit. The Big Idea breaks…

black and white headshot of young Caucasian man with intense eyes. James Simpson.
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Vale James Simpson

The musical director, arranger and orchestrator was described as 'a remarkable, talented, humble, passionate, kind soul' by Casey Donovan.

Newcastle Art Gallery staff preparing the collection for offsite storage, prior to commencement of the major building expansion project, 2022.
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Newcastle Art Gallery reveals 2025 reopening date following ambitious expansion

Newcastle Art Gallery will reopen in time for the city's flagship festival with new space for exhibitions and a sculptural…

More international concerts will tour to Australia in 2025 thanks to the success of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. A photo of the concert with a massive crowd as Swift is pictured standing on top of an elevated stage and a big screen showing her singing up close.
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Concerts touring to Australia January to March 2025: Billie Eilish, Cigarettes After Sex, Dua Lipa and more big names

Major international artists will tour Australia this year following last year's Swiftie effect – here is a go-to list of…

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