Visual Arts
Discontent with film award politics
The Great Gatsby’s row of crystal trophies may say more about the failures of the award system than the success…
Making money while making ‘em laugh
Sustaining a career in comedy involves more than just being funny.
Five goes into three for Myer Awards
Judges were unable to name outright winners due to the strength of field competing for the Sidney Myer Performing Arts…
NGA director Ron Radford retires
After nearly a decade, National Gallery of Australia director Ron Radford announced his retirement.
Morwell artists hit hard by Hazelwood mine fire
The Morwell visual arts community are feeling the full impact of the Hazelwood fires.
NGA's Shiva faces the cameras
The National Gallery's farewell to Ron Radford will be overshadowed by a television investigation of his least glorious hour.
‘Supersonic’ sculpture worth its weight
The construction of Melbourne’s largest sculptural artwork has begun.
Can performance art be collected?
In recent years we have seen a revival of performance art but its ephemeral nature can create collection issues.
Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2014 program
Expect vibrant and experimental jazz in the broadest program the Melbourne International Jazz Festival has offered yet.
Metropolis New Music Festival gets down to earth
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Melbourne Recital Centre present a program inspired by the stories of the natural world.