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New kimono exhibition unfurls at NGV International
The iconic Japanese garment will be on display in historical and contemporary guises.
Vale Allan Mitelman – a bold and prolific printmaker Â
A humble gentleman with a deep legacy, Allan Mitelman's loss has saddened the visual arts sector.
Brisbane Festival's loss is Powerhouse's gain – Louise Bezzina changes roles
A changing of the guard in Brisbane's cultural organisations sees the Festival CEO move to the Powerhouse.
Exhibition review: Top Arts 2025 group show, Ian Potter Centre, Federation Square
New artistic voices are given the limelight in a new exhibition at the Ian Potter Centre.Â
Theatre review: Shadow of Doubt, The Blue Room Theatre
A two-hander that dives inside one couple’s relationship to explore the complicated nature of abuse.
Performance review: The Little Prince, Ellie Easton Theatre, Claremont Showgrounds
Antoine Saint-Exupéry’s novella in puppetry form.
Shining a light on emerging photomedia artists at the Museum of Australian Photography
Melbourne's future photographers on display.
4 Aboriginal arts and culture centres underway … or not
What is the status of the four major new Aboriginal arts and culture centres underway around the country?
Rising from lockdowns and floods: how Ballet International Gala is filling theatres against the odds
The young ballet company is currently touring Australia with a new version of an old favourite...