Culture

Art & design

The Sydney Metro has become the Louvre of commutes.

The brief shutdown of TikTok in the US may have seemed like the end of the world, but it taught us a lot about the social media app.

There are whole worlds in these paintings so often reductively characterised as “miniature”.

The world-first exhibition brings together artefacts from the British Library and portraits from the National Portrait Gallery in London.

The centrepiece of Sydney Festival’s Indigenous component is a temporary meeting place – a “soft space” – for everyone to gather.

She died young, and that is the least important aspect of this Australian photographer’s art.

The work of Tongan-Australian artist Telly Tuita is bright, fun and deeply personal.

An international art contest provides cash prizes and international exposure. The interstellar fame is a bonus - and a message to future generations.

International works, sculpture, Indigenous art and more: 2025 will be another great year for Melbourne art lovers.

Get some inspiration for today’s festivities from the best celebrations throughout art history.

Sydney designer Tim Chappel’s family was once disappointed with his career choice. Not any more.