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Art & design
These iconic images are so powerful they create ‘false memories’ in some people
John Witzig’s photographs are a unique and evocative record of the golden era of Australian surfing.
- by Malcolm Knox
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What can a Bjork dress teach us about the future? Well, we’re about to find out
As part of an upcoming exhibition, ACMI is turning to pop culture, video games and films including Blade Runner 2049 to offer up a look of what might lie ahead.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
This sheep in sheep’s clothing is solving a knotty problem
A designer has found an innovative way to turn ‘waste’ wool into something beautiful.
- by Will Cox
Could this animation school change the game for Aussie creatives?
The GameChanger Academy promises to create a pipeline of highly skilled animators, VFX artists and game designers. But will it be enough?
- by Nell Geraets
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Book, a room: Why teens are flocking to public libraries
Libraries are adding extra seats, opening late and clearing space for an expected influx of year 12 students. But teens are embracing them after exam time.
- by Linda Morris
Mona’s ‘Ladies Lounge’ wins court battle to exclude men from art-filled space
An appeals court judge has ruled that the art gallery’s controversial Ladies Lounge is not discriminatory in refusing entry to men.
- by Gabriella Coslovich
Culture’s ‘killing season’ continues in shock shake-up at the top
Head of Create NSW, Annette Pitman, has been named chief executive of the Museums of History, its fourth leader since the institution was formed two years ago.
- by Linda Morris
Picasso in Paddington? Where to see great art beyond major galleries
From Damien Hirst to Andy Warhol, there are major artists on display where you might not expect them.
- by Michaela Boland
This video game doesn’t care if you never play it again
Most video games are designed to be addictive, but Rotted Luck – which users play as a sentient fungus – actively tries to be the complete opposite.
- by Nell Geraets
Stonehenge meets 2001: A Space Odyssey in monumental Sydney exhibition
There’s a crackling bonfire, a burning donkey effigy and popping fireworks.
- by Linda Morris
Costly NSW festival laws to be revamped, all-age music events encouraged
The Minns government will introduce a bill this week axing controversial requirements blamed for driving up the costs of staging festivals.
- by Linda Morris
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