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What will happen to the arts in Queensland now?
With the decimation of the Labor government in the Queensland elections over the weekend many people in the arts may…
Ali Farzat attack following al-Assad satire
After artist Ali Farzat was attacked for lampooning Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with cartoon and caricature portrayals, the artist’s popularity…
First Somalia National Theatre concert in 20 years
In a cultural first for Somalia in two decades, the country’s capital, Mogadishu, has held a concert in the National…
Musician criticses "innovative" new Peking Opera
As a member and musician of the China National Peking Opera Company, one may expect to support and publicise productions…
Sotheby's announces record sale numbers
Europe might be in dire straits, but there is one particular house everyone wants to be in, Sotheby’s auction house.…
'Enquirer': NTS play about phone-hacking scandal
In a quick-fire response to the current climate of tension in the media in the United Kingdom, the National Theatre…
Inaugural Design Days Dubai 2012 a success
‘Design Days Dubai,’ the first fair specialising in collectible and limited-edition designs, opened on March 18th. It is the first…
Josh Thomas shoots Please Like Me for ABC
Josh Thomas began filming for his new ABC sitcom 'Please Like Me' in Melbourne this week.
Fiona Hall and Ron Radford win Visual Arts Awards
Two careers in the visual arts were last week recognised with the Australia Council Visual Arts Laureate Award and Laureate…
The evolution of the brass band
These ensembles are giving the old brass band tradition a thoroughly 21st century makeover.