Art
Beautiful, but deadly: The undeniable lure of life in the hills
For decades Belgrave has attracted many artists and writers. What is it about life here that inspires residents to defy the hazards?
- Benjamin Preiss
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Museum of Contemporary Art seeks ‘white knight’ as entry fees kick in
On the first day of a $20 adult entrance charge, the Museum of Contemporary Art has revealed it is in talks with potential sponsors for free days and evenings.
- Linda Morris
From gardens to beaches: Ethel Carrick’s dazzling Australian sketches
These lively paintings are possibly the first post-impressionist works to be made in Australia.
- Joanna Mendelssohn
Amyl and the Sniffers’ biggest show yet is a riotous celebration
There’s a real sense of community and communion as the crowd thrashes, screams and whoops for 90 minutes of pure chaos.
- Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Cameron Woodhead and Andrew Fuhrmann
My ‘dirty little secret’ gave me an award-winning career
Why do people think it’s only of interest to those of dodgy morality and low IQ?
- Wendy James
Need another reason to love the Metro? Here it is
The Sydney Metro has become the Louvre of commutes.
- Michaela Boland
This exhibition proves that bigger isn’t better when it comes to art
There are whole worlds in these paintings so often reductively characterised as “miniature”.
- Neha Kale
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Jostling happy snappers are ruining art galleries for everyone
Taking photos in galleries is not only disruptive to the people around you – it detracts from the whole point of galleries in the first place.
- Zoya Patel
The 25 best shows and cultural events to see in Brisbane in 2025
From singing nuns and hobbits to ice-skating legends, here are highlights of the year ahead.
- Nick Dent
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.
- Kerrie O'Brien
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