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17 top starring book reviews of 2023

Which books garnered five shining review stars on ArtsHub in 2023?

Finalist in 'Exit Art' exhibition 2023, Jasper Mules from The Essington School, NT. Photo: Supplied. Inside an artwork stockroom a figure with curly blond hair looks towards a 3D fashion garment on the mannequin. The garment appears to be a short dress made out of translucent, petal-like materials that is cream in colour. The figure is smiling, wearing glasses and a colourful patterned shirt with jeans.
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Opportunities and awards

International art award in Taiwan, a call-out for a Feminist Historian in Residence, plus winners of the Emerging Playwright Commission…

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Testing Grounds: writers go collaborative

Working with other artists, across disciplines, can inform and enhance individual practices, but the experience shouldn't be rushed.

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When crime fiction helps literacy in Tasmania

A crime fiction book that's deliberately easy to read is targeted at helping Tasmania's literacy problems.

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10 underrated books in 2023

Some worthy Australian books published this year that may have escaped your attention.

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Cost of living crisis starting to bite for Aussie readers

Less money and less time equates to fewer Australians reading, according to new research.

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Book review: A Brief History of Thought – Unfinished, John Bryson

If anyone is up to the ambitious task of analysing the history of thought, it is the author of 'Evil…

AICA members at the post-congress tour to BWA Tarnów. Photo: Lucy Hawthorne. A small crowd of people standing in front of artworks on a grey wall in an industrial looking space.
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Learnings from the International Association for Art Critics' inaugural Academy

The International Association for Art Critics (AICA) held its first Academy in Poland this year, seeking to engage younger art…

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Book review: Bright Shining, Julia Baird

A companion piece to her earlier book, 'Phosphorescence', 'Bright Shining' explores the quality of grace.

Melbourne Recital Centre welcomes Nat Bartsch as 2024 Artist-in-Residence. Photo: Supplied. Outdoor photo of a person with elegant short hair wearing glasses looking off into the distance with a smile, wearing a long patchwork dress.
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Opportunities and awards

Perth Festival calling for young artists, Newcastle Museum and Art Gallery receives extended funding, plus finalists of St Kilda Festival…

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