A treasure trove of performing arts history is finally getting a new home
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A treasure trove of performing arts history is finally getting a new home

The Australian Museum of Performing Arts will be housed in Hamer Hall and showcase pieces from the centre’s archive of over 850,000 items.

  • byElizabeth Flux

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What we learn when we stop talking and let art speak

What we learn when we stop talking and let art speak

Thinking Together at Bundanon Art Museum invites us to slow down and listen deeply.

  • byNeha Kale
It didn’t stand out at first,but the Archibald Prize winner suits the times

It didn’t stand out at first,but the Archibald Prize winner suits the times

There were stronger portraits,but the glorious chaos of Julie Fragar’s work captures the global mood.

  • byMichaela Boland
Artist Julie Fragar wins Archibald Prize with portrait of best friend

Artist Julie Fragar wins Archibald Prize with portrait of best friend

Fragar sketched Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene) in one sitting and then worked on it for three months. She plans to use the $100,000 prizemoney to buy an easel she hasn’t made herself.

  • byLinda Morris
As it happened:Portrait of Justene Williams wins prestigious Archibald award

As it happened:Portrait of Justene Williams wins prestigious Archibald award

A portrait of artist Justene Williams has won the $100,000 prize. Winners of the Wynne and Sulman winners have also been revealed.

  • byLinda Morris andHannah Kennelly
Teen artist striving for ‘hope’ during global wars banned from show

Teen artist striving for ‘hope’ during global wars banned from show

A teenager submitted a painting of a young angel in combat fatigues and flags from global conflict zones,but organisers have refused to hang it.

  • byKerrie O'Brien
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The powerful portraits that didn’t make the Archibald Prize cut

The powerful portraits that didn’t make the Archibald Prize cut

What does Alan Kohler have to do with Jesus? Both,in their own way,have inspired finalists in this year’s Salon de Refusés.

  • byLinda Morris
David Gonski on the art of parting the rich from their money for a good cause

David Gonski on the art of parting the rich from their money for a good cause

University of NSW chancellor and philanthropist-whisperer David Gonski says it shouldn’t matter why a rich person gives,only that they do.

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

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.

  • byLinda Morris
This show changes everything you think you know about Indigenous art

This show changes everything you think you know about Indigenous art

Marcia Langton started working on the Potter’s new exhibition 10 years ago. She doesn’t care if you don’t like it,but she does want you to learn.

  • byGabriella Coslovich
Portrait of artist Jason Phu wins Packing Room Prize

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.

  • byLinda Morris