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Sebastian Goldspink to curate John Fries Memorial Prize
Sebastian Goldspink has been announced as the guest curator for the 2013 John Fries Memorial Prize. The prize is produced…
Australia Day honours recognise the arts
This year’s Australia Day Honours List recognises more than 60 arts practitioners and supporters, including Doc Neeson, Lindy Morrison and…
Tunisia jails 16 Islamists over art riots
Art once again proves its ability to provoke, with a Tunisian court handing down one-month jail terms to 16 people…
This week’s appointments and departures
Arts organisations have been busy reshuffling before the Australia Day long weekend.
Classical artforms shine
Announcements this week show that classical art forms are still holding their own and drawing the big crowds.
Thai politics confronted by provocateur artist
Renowned Thai artist Manit Sriwanichpoom is taking on politics in his new exhibition ‘Obscene.’
Corporate partnerships and the arts
This week has seen a few shifts in corporate dealings that could mean big changes for the arts.
African music festival gives voice to censored artists
This year’s Sauti za Busara music festival will feature African artists whose music is restricted in their home countries.
Melbourne Comedy Festival appoints new Executive Director
The Melbourne Comedy Festival has appointed Damien Hodgkinson as its new Executive Director.
British Council makes Australian artists' UK dreams come true
Two British Council initiatives are providing young Australian creatives with the opportunity to further hone their artistic practice in the…