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How Julian Assange’s brother and a crypto artist raised $74m to free him
Gabriel Shipton and the cyber artist Pak joined forces to create an NFT artwork that played a major role in securing the WikiLeaks founder’s release.
- by Karl Quinn
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‘Incredibly dangerous’: Fiery protesters slam Creative Australia over artist dumping
Dozens of protesters descended on the arts agency’s office on Thursday as the backlash over the Venice Biennale decision continues.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo and Linda Morris
‘We remain committed’: Dumped artistic duo determined to present at Venice Biennale
Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino were sacked by Creative Australia days after they were appointed. Now, they have responded.
- by Linda Morris
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‘We don’t do that’: Why Creative Australia didn’t check artist’s past work
The federal arts funding agency says there is a possibility the Australian Pavilion will be dark for the first time since 1954.
- by Linda Morris
Australian artists are furious. Our peak arts agency has questions to answer
Creative Australia didn’t want “prolonged and divisive debate”. It’s got a groundswell of fury instead.
- by Linda Morris
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‘Hung out to dry’: Australia’s Venice artists show unprecedented support for sacked colleague
Twenty-three artists who have represented Australia at the Venice Biennale have backed sacked artist Khaled Sabsabi amid warnings Venice 2026 is in grave doubt.
- by Linda Morris
Major gallery says Venice row endangers Australia’s global reputation
Creative Australia’s board is looking increasingly isolated as opponents line up to criticise its dropping of its Venice Biennale representative Khaled Sabsabi.
- by Linda Morris and Kerrie O'Brien
Brisbane set for unique displays and artwork never seen in Australia
From indoor rainbows to Venice Golden Bear winners, the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art have an awe-inspiring year planned.
- by Nick Dent
‘You feel like God’: How The Sims has remained wonderfully wacky for 25 years
A game in which you can build your dream home, become a celebrity, and get revenge without consequence? The Sims cracked the code on life simulation.
- by Nell Geraets
‘Corruption of principles’: Venice Biennale sacking fallout grows
More artists, including Golden Lion-winning Archie Moore and Ben Quilty, have lashed the decision to sack Australia’s representatives.
- by Linda Morris and Kerrie O'Brien
The Pacific Sisters want you to don your Melbourne Cup best, then add nan’s lace and some bling
This Aotearoa-based arts collective has been blending ancestral Pasifika power with fashion, music, performance and fun for over 30 years.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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