Visual art
How a preacher’s courage amid a brutal massacre inspired this artist
Thirty years ago, George Gittoes arrived at a Rwandan refugee camp amid unimaginable violence. But he discovered an oasis of calm in the face of brutality.
- Elizabeth Fortescue
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This bonkers film about killer unicorns is less far-fetched than you’d think
Death of a Unicorn is inspired by real-life artworks that still perplex art historians to this day.
- Nell Geraets
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‘Very shocked’: How a Sydney artist’s odd inspiration won her a major prize
Sydney artist Rosemary Lee has scooped the biennial Dobell Drawing Prize. This is how she did it.
- Nick Galvin
‘We are not chickens’: the cry that inspired a show of defiance
Colonialism is under scrutiny as artists in this year’s TarraWarra Biennial unleash works of freedom, feminism and protest.
- Tiarney Miekus
‘No trace’: Dissident artist told his work has been removed from Hong Kong billboard
Australia-based artist Badiucao said his four-second video work was designed to test “the freedom-of-speech situation in Hong Kong”.
- Elizabeth Flux
Artist tests freedom of speech in Hong Kong with daring billboard work
A video of the Australia-based Chinese dissident Badiucao silently saying “you must take part in revolution” has been playing since March 28.
- Elizabeth Flux
Things to do this school holidays in Sydney
From the visual arts to a beloved musical, live music and comedy, here’s how to keep the kids busy these school holidays.
- Nicole Elphick
The man next to me didn’t even applaud. I couldn’t recommend this show more highly
It wouldn’t be a good festival if every show were easy to like or a sure thing – a program packed with tepid crowd pleasers serves no-one.
- Elizabeth Flux
Art Gallery of NSW names first female director in 154 years
Director Michael Brand will depart the gallery next Friday, in a quick handover following a global search for his successor.
- Linda Morris
‘Highest density of quality artworks I’ve ever seen’: Welcome to Frankston
From hidden laneways to towering walls, the suburb has become a living canvas. It will host a free street party this weekend.
- Hannah Hammoud
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