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Installation view of Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian', 2019, on display in NGV Triennial 2023. A single banana duct-taped to a white wall.
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Banana frenzy as crypto buyer coughs up US$6 million and vows to eat the artwork

Maurizio Cattelan’s artwork, featuring a real edible banana, has fetched a hefty price tag thanks to crypto billionaire Justin Sun.

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This week’s arts news and trending topics

Our weekly wrap of arts news and reviews from around the country and the stories you may have missed.

A man in a shirt clasps a woman from behind. Both look grim. Honour Red Stitch Actors' Theatre
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Back to the future for Red Stitch Actors' Theatre 2025 season

Red Stitch Actors' Theatre is starting the year with an oldie but a goodie, but then it's brand new works…

Queensland Theatre's new Artistic Director, Daniel Evans. A black and white photo of a young pale-skinned man with curly hair and round glasses sitting on a sofa in what appears to be a warehouse setting.
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Queensland Theatre appoints local talent Daniel Evans as Artistic Director

Moving up from Associate Artistic Director, Daniel Evans hopes to lead the charge on Queensland's theatre ecology.

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What audio books are Australians listening to?

Audio books are becoming more popular in Australia, but which titles and genres in particular and why go audio at…

a fluffy blonde cat with a book on cats and dogs. NGV
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Art books that make great gifts

20 new art books released just in time for the holiday season and festive gifting.

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Victorian Premier's Design Awards 2024 revealed

This year's Awards range from recognising the branding for a truly global organisation to the design for a Brunswick-made shoe.

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Footscray Community Arts welcomes long-awaited outdoor upgrade to open in 2025

A new outdoor venue will allow year-round activations at Footscray Community Arts.

Participants in Culture Dose for Kids youth mental health program at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. A group of kids sitting on the floor of a gallery looking up as a guide points at an artwork.
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Gallery visits do good for youth mental health

Significant improvements in youth mental health have been recorded through AGNSW’s Culture Dose for Kids program.

Public artwork in gardens in front of art gallery. NGA
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15 First Nations arts professionals given significant career boost

Dhiraamalang, the Wesfarmers First Nations Arts Leadership Program, has announced its 2024 recipients for a life-changing pathway.

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