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
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Proposed cap on lighting of Opera House sails abandoned
New guidelines which took effect on Friday bar the projection of international flags, texts, logos or emblems and corporate logos from the sails.
- by Linda Morris
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City life
‘We don’t want to be too stuffy’: New Powerhouse boss on what we can expect
The new trust president overseeing delivery of the Parramatta Powerhouse says the two million visitors can expect an “unpretentious” museum experience.
- by Linda Morris
‘Gauntlet moment’: Major Sydney art gallery introduces $20 admission fees
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia’s new entry fee will send shockwaves through the arts sector.
- by Linda Morris
Art Gallery of NSW’s newest artwork is revealed – and it’s alive
Sydneysiders have their first chance to walk into Jonathan Jones’ living “hanging gardens” atop the land bridge of the Eastern Distributor.
- by Linda Morris
Focus on NAPLAN stifles arts and music education: report
Perceptions that art and music are “bludge” subjects are among factors depriving NSW students of a well-rounded arts and music education, a parliamentary inquiry has found.
- by Linda Morris
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NSW wants all ‘reasonable ideas’ on ditching taxes for artists
Win the $100,000 Archibald prize and you’ll pay a sizeable chunk in tax. But bet on the winner and you’ll keep the lot. The NSW arts minister hopes to change that.
- by Linda Morris
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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Who’s in, who’s out as Labor figures head cultural leadership shake-up
ALP veterans head a list of 10 new prestigious appointments to the state’s leading galleries and museums.
- by Linda Morris
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Arts
Revealed: The bill to empty the Powerhouse Museum
The priceless Boulton & Watt steam engine is to be removed from the museum’s campus at Ultimo despite its fragile condition.
- by Linda Morris
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She died a ‘housewife’, now Ethel Carrick breaks art auction records
From the streets of Paris to the beaches of Australia, Ethel Carrick was ahead of her time.
- by Linda Morris
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