Arts
What’s on in Melbourne: 14 things to see and do this summer
From the dotty delight that is Yayoi Kusama to Kylie and a return season of 37, we have you covered with exhibitions, festivals, concerts and more.
- by Cam Woodhead
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This cult musician ‘disappeared’ for 15 years. Then the internet stepped in
After years of busking and then slipping into anonymity, The Space Lady is back – and she is heading to Australia.
- by Will Cox
The exhibitions you won’t want to miss in 2025
International works, sculpture, Indigenous art and more: 2025 will be another great year for Melbourne art lovers.
- by Tiarney Miekus
Ghosts, ginger beer and the fall of Troy: A look at Victoria’s hidden artistic gems
From a ginger beer bottle to a scene from the fall of Troy, our galleries have dug through their collections to present some of them most storied pieces.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
A critic’s view on Melbourne theatre in 2024
From a theatre company that keeps raising the bar, to an awkward return, to shows that punch above their weight, it’s been an interesting year on our stages.
- by Cameron Woodhead
Dionne Warwick: ‘Well, first of all, what’s a Doja Cat?’
There’s no denying the singer is a cultural icon – now 84, the star will soon return to Australia for a series of concerts.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
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
‘This is for all Australians’: Invaluable Aboriginal cultural collection reunited
At a time when petty theft and grave robbery were rife in anthropology, Donald Thomson was distinctly respectful. His UNESCO inscribed collection is the result.
- by Will Cox
With goat horns, this metal head is reviving music not heard for centuries
From black metal to Nordic folk, Einar Selvik is on a mission to bring his musical past to life.
- by Scott Ellis
With an ode to artistic burnout, La Mama says goodbye (for now)
In a send-off celebration before temporarily closing in 2025, La Mama hosted an all-day performance event created with the rebellious collective, Pony Cam.
- by Cameron Woodhead
Curious about sex? The Museum of Desire is for you
Correne Wilkie and her partner Dave Strong have traded the music business for a new form of entertainment, focused on sex and sexuality in all its glory.
- by Karl Quinn
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