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Lindy Percival is Spectrum Editor at The Age

The world’s most joyous artist brings her message of hope to town

The world’s most joyous artist brings her message of hope to town

Melburnians will have plenty to smile about when Australia’s largest Yayoi Kusama exhibition opens at NGV International.

  • by Lindy Percival

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This play is set in 1947. What it says about us will surprise you

This play is set in 1947. What it says about us will surprise you

A Streetcar Named Desire lands with impeccable timing for the MTC. As the nation grapples with the awful toll of gendered violence, what we’re seeing feels anything but dated.

  • by Lindy Percival
‘A bit dangerous’: Why people worry when this artist paints men

‘A bit dangerous’: Why people worry when this artist paints men

Men have appeared in only four of Prudence Flint paintings, either naked or semi-naked, and very much in the background. Her depiction of them sometimes challenges her viewers.

  • by Lindy Percival
Would you like a burger with that? NGV puts variety on the menu

Would you like a burger with that? NGV puts variety on the menu

This year’s Triennial showcases contemporary art of all shapes and sizes.

  • by Lindy Percival
The art of avoiding (black cat)astrophes: How creatives navigate their superstitions

The art of avoiding (black cat)astrophes: How creatives navigate their superstitions

Halloween reminds us that even our most successful artists knock on wood. Our photographer herded some felines to show you.

  • by Lindy Percival
You’ve seen this rising star before, but never like this

You’ve seen this rising star before, but never like this

After 14 years in film and TV, Angourie Rice is a long way from Hollywood as she makes her mainstage debut in Melbourne this week.

  • by Lindy Percival
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A shirtless Jeff Goldblum to Jennifer Lopez: The sexiest scenes in cinema

A shirtless Jeff Goldblum to Jennifer Lopez: The sexiest scenes in cinema

Strippers, vampires, peaches and cream: to celebrate the release of Magic Mike’s Last Dance we pick the sexiest scenes on screen.

  • by Meg Watson, Thomas Mitchell, Lindy Percival, Melanie Kembrey, Karl Quinn, Nell Geraets, Osman Faruqi, Billie Eder and Michael Bachelard
Sam Jinks waited 24 years to reveal his most personal work. Is he ready?

Sam Jinks waited 24 years to reveal his most personal work. Is he ready?

In the lead-up to his latest show, the celebrated sculptor unpacks the “weird” process of making “another me”.

  • by Lindy Percival
Cling wrap and haute couture: NGV takes a wild ride into Alexander McQueen’s world

Cling wrap and haute couture: NGV takes a wild ride into Alexander McQueen’s world

The trailblazing British designer takes his place in art history in a new exhibition that unpicks the layers stitched into his creations.

  • by Lindy Percival
‘I’ll call you back’: how Des Flanagan learnt he had the role of 2021

‘I’ll call you back’: how Des Flanagan learnt he had the role of 2021

The 26-year-old from Beechworth was auditioning for another part when he got the news he’d been dreaming of.

  • by Lindy Percival
Amateur sleuth uncovers a devastating chapter of Sidney Nolan's life

Amateur sleuth uncovers a devastating chapter of Sidney Nolan's life

Andrew Turley's remarkable journey with the giant of Australian art began by accident in 2012.

  • by Lindy Percival

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