Archibalds

The ‘big sadness of life’ and humour behind this year’s Archibald Prize finalists

Sisters Antonia and Nicole Kidman celebrating their first Christmas without their mother,the stoicism of former AFL coach Neale Daniher – these are some of the backstories of this year’s Archibald Prize.

  • Linda Morris

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Packer Alexis Wildman and new Art Gallery of NSW director Maud Page.

Portrait of artist Jason Phu wins Packing Room Prize

The $3000 Packing Room Prize winner was selected from 57 finalists for the 2025 Archibald Prize.

  • Linda Morris
Coming to Vivid:David McDiarmid’s Kiss of Light.

Sydney Opera House celebrates work of late artist with a kiss of light

A tribute to David McDiarmid,artist and HIV/AIDS activist,will illuminate the Sydney Opera House sails for Vivid Sydney.

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Australians are spending on big name stars like (clockwise from top left) Billie Eilish,Lady Gaga,Oasis,Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney – but not smaller local gigs.

Your superstar FOMO is hurting Australian music,report finds

A new report by Music Australia finds some fans are willing to “break the bank” to see a touring international act.

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U2 perform during opening night at the Sphere,showcasing the incredible interior screen.

Price tag for opening of Powerhouse Parramatta edges towards $50 million

The museum has locked in three major artists for its opening program,including a British stage designer associated with U2’s Las Vegas concerts.

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Blak Douglas

An Archibald win brought Blak Douglas plenty of advice. This is what he did with it

After winning Australia’s most famous portrait prize in 2022,Blak Douglas is finally back in the spotlight.

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Violinist Asmira Woodward-Page is launching the first-ever Megalong Valley Music Festival.

‘A crazy risk’:Why this new music festival is defying the odds

Music festivals across the country have gone under amid the cost-of-living crisis – but this performer is keen to buck the trend.

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Renders of proposed Oran Park and Sydney Studios.

The Sydney suburbs being considered for a new film studio

NSW is well-placed to attract overseas film and TV production,but a shortage of screen stages is hobbling the sector. Three separate plans aim to fix that.

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Curator Marika Duczynski and the four spears taken by Cook in 1770 have gone on public display at the Chau Chak Wing Museum.

‘Like time travellers’:Priceless spears taken by Cook have come home

These weapons were used to resist the crew of the Endeavour. Until recently,they were stored in a museum basement in England.

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Artist Khaled Sabsabi,who had his invitation to participate in the Venice Biennale revoked by Creative Australia,with his work at Barangaroo Metro Station in Sydney.

‘I do not stand for terrorism’:Sacked artist breaks silence,vows to fight for reinstatement

Khaled Sabsabi said his cancellation as Australia’s representative to the Venice Biennale has plagued him with sleepless nights,anxiety and nightmares.

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