French Impressionist masterpieces heading to Melbourne
Paintings by the likes of Monet, Renoir and Degas will be coming back to Melbourne in 2025, as the NGV revives an exclusive artistic showcase that was disrupted by lockdowns.
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Can you loathe an artist and still love their art?
Whenever an artist’s actions or beliefs contradict your own, a dilemma emerges: can you still consume their work? The answer isn’t black and white.
The surprise highlight of Pharaoh exhibit
Monumental sculptures, obelisks and tombs are hard to miss in the blockbuster NGV exhibition – but much smaller treasures has been favoured by visitors. WATCH THE VIDEO
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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‘So much beauty’: celebs rave about Cirque
Cirque du Soleil’s latest spectacle made its Melbourne debut under a Big Top packed with stars – one of whom unexpectedly became part of the show. SEE THE PICTURES
Why there’s no ‘elitist secret language’ behind art
Artists have a message for traditionalists who may scoff at emojis, tennis balls and a banana being elevated as art as part of NGV Triennial.
‘Groundbreaking’ first revealed for Cirque du Soleil show
Cirque’s most ambitious production makes its Aussie premiere next month. Get a sneak peak of the show, including an “immersive element for the audience”.
10 bananas Triennial artworks you shouldn’t miss
A piece of fruit duct-taped to a wall, robot dogs and a talking animatronic mouse are among the weird and wonderful works at a free NGV exhibition.
‘Everybody thought I was crazy’: Bonnie’s Carols wish
Bonnie Anderson is excited to be back on the line-up for “the best gig of the year” – alongside Australian music royalty – after having to sit out last year’s event.
Comedy fans not laughing about venue’s ‘ridiculous’ rule
Some fans attending a stand-up comedy show at the Arts Centre on Tuesday night were left fuming after they found themselves locked out of the remainder of the show after taking a toilet break.
Epic Disney musical coming to Melbourne, Brisbane
Disney is inviting two more Aussie cities to “be our guest” at a blockbuster Broadway show that has earned five-star reviews during its Sydney season.
‘Exquisite’ Egyptian treasures bound for Melbourne
More than 500 artefacts celebrating Tutankhamun, Ramses II and other famous pharaohs will be showcased in an ambitious NGV exhibition.
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.
Melbourne musical’s new spin on Cinderella aims high
With a wonderful cast, a wonderland of songs and a fairy dust sprinkle of distinctly Australian humour, Melbourne musical Midnight deserves to keep dreaming big.
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