It may seem strange to mount an exhibition about an intelligence agency whose work is, by definition, highly confidential. On the other hand, a large part of its history is declassified and its general mission today is a matter of public knowledge.
Ceremonies are a way in which cultures preserve traditions, especially when they suffer disruption and turmoil.
American mass culture is extremely unsophisticated. But that only partly explains Australia’s disproportionate impact on Hollywood.
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The work and influence of tonal master Max Meldrum and his contemporaries, such as Clarice Beckett, are explored in this exhibition of his work and that of his followers
The title of this exhibition comes from the writings of a 14th century Japanese Buddhist monk whose theories suggest that enjoyment should be based on our own state of inner calm.
The ancient Greeks were open-minded and curious as they interacted with other civilisations during their expansion.
Creating paintings that leave a lasting impression often depends on the light – as this exhibition so clearly shows
This exhibition of portraiture has been shaped by postcolonial ideology, but there are still gems to be found
The Archibald Prize is a travesty that is more concerned with virtue signalling than rewarding the best artists.
High Renaissance artist Raphael formed what became the backbone of the modern tradition of painting
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