Aussie gallery acquires $9.8m painting by ‘divisive’ artist
The major acquisition will help deepen conversations over French artist Paul Gauguin’s troublesome legacy, the National Gallery of Australia says.
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Aussie stage star ‘delighted’ to play comeback queen Celine Dion
Marney McQueen says it’s the perfect role and she will be brimming with excitement when the off-Broadway Titanic parody lands on Sydney’s shores in September.
‘Sumptuous colour’: rare Gauguin masterpieces you can’t miss
Vincent van Gogh sliced off part of his ear after quarrelling with Paul Gauguin – but the artists’ complex friendship inspired one of the standout works in a new Australian exhibition. WATCH THE VIDEO
Meaning is in the eye of the beholder
Archibald finalist Kelly Maree got up close and personal with Josh Heuston for men’s mental health.
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Everything to know ahead of Taylor Swift’s Sydney shows
Taylor Swift kicks off her four Sydney shows tonight. Here’s all your questions on what to know before the show answered.
How abandoned train station is bringing ‘opera to the masses’
An out of service train station has been transformed into the set of an opera, in a “relatable” storyline exploring the things people miss when they don’t pay attention to others on transport.
Why Jess Mauboy, Mitch Tambo sing the same tune
Jessica Mauboy and Mitch Tambo are singing the same tune when it comes to the power of music to change kids’ lives – here’s why.
On the brink of stardom Ben Goss is centre stage and proud of his disability
Instead of holding him back, Ben Goss’ cerebral palsy has helped him join a rich community of disabled artists. And he is ready for the performance of his life in ‘Tim’.
$1200 a project: Aussies cashing in on AI art
Tech-savvy creatives are earning thousands of dollars producing AI art – no paint brush, chisel or camera required. Here’s how they do it.
Rolling Thunder Vietnam is a story that needs to be treasured
Creating the space that takes people away from their phones and starts engaging them in the deeper meaning of why we are who we are is what drives one of Australia’s great theatre talents like Brittanie Shipway.
5-minute edible art recipes to entertain the kids
Entertaining and releasing your child’s creativity doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Check out these ideas and the fast homemade recipes.
Plot twist: ‘World doesn’t need another Paul Jennings short story’
His children’s books have been part of growing up in Australia for nearly 40 years. But after more than 100 offerings, best-selling author Paul Jennings pulled a surprise: his magnum opus.
‘Something was very wrong’: artist’s miracle recovery
After a brain abscess almost ended her life, artist Cressida Campbell is celebrating a marriage and her biggest ever exhibition.
Revealed: The rich-lister behind nation’s first kids’ art library
One of Sydney’s wealthiest women has been revealed as the philanthropist behind Australia’s first-ever art library for kids, now open to the public.
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