Designed for big ideas: The new building at Barangaroo where size isn’t everything
The centrepiece of Sydney Festival’s Indigenous component is a temporary meeting place – a “soft space” – for everyone to gather.
- by Nick Galvin
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This book cast a spell over generations. There’s magic in the film too
The movie adaptation of Alison Lester’s much-loved book leaves plenty of room for the imagination.
- by Nick Galvin
Tongpop is the art movement you’ve never heard of but can’t miss
The work of Tongan-Australian artist Telly Tuita is bright, fun and deeply personal.
- by Nick Galvin
Eight of the best: an expert’s guide to the must-see Sydney Festival shows
It’s Sydney Festival time. Our arts editor Nick Galvin shares his top picks from this year’s program.
- by Nick Galvin
Camp, trashy, then one got mauled by a tiger. The opera writes itself
The true story of Las Vegas legends Siegfried and Roy is a tale for the ages. The wonder is how it took so long to hit the stage.
- by Nick Galvin
How Jimmy Carter became the first rock ’n’ roll president
Jimmy Carter was a music fan way before he considered a career in politics, and it helped him pioneer a road to the White House.
- by Nick Galvin
Destination art: The best exhibitions to see around Australia while on holiday
From surrealist masterpieces to David Bowie’s handwritten lyrics, we’ve rounded up the museums and galleries where you should spend your time and money.
- by Elizabeth Flux, Nick Galvin, Linda Morris and Nick Dent
‘Stressful time’: Raygun responds to criticism for demanding $10k in legal fees
The Olympian said the ordeal had been “tough” for herself and Stephanie Broadbridge and stressed it was not her intention to cause harm.
- by Nick Galvin and Lachlan Abbott
Raygun hits up comedy club owner for $10,000
Lawyers for Rachael “Raygun” Gunn are demanding $10,000 in legal fees from a small Sydney promoter that had planned to stage a musical based on the Olympic breakdancer.
- by Kayla Olaya and Nick Galvin
Haven’t visited a museum for a while? You’re in for a shock
Museums worldwide are lifting their game as they compete for attention from a public with endless choices.
- by Nick Galvin
Federal body to review Opera Australia governance
Creative Australia has commissioned a review into the nation’s biggest performing arts company, in the wake of backstage drama.
- by Linda Morris and Nick Galvin
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