This week's top art news articles
art hubThis week's most read articles include:
I agree with the acquisition of NGV.
An iconic sculpture by David Shrigley will take up residence in Melbourne.
Lee Lewis resigns as Queensland Theater artistic director
Lewis will leave the company later this month after four years at the creative helm.
QSO, AI, and the challenge of authenticity
The Queensland Symphony Orchestra has been criticized for using AI in its advertising campaigns, but is it too early to judge marketers trying something new?
5 things about WOMADelaide in 2025
Even the most established festivals welcome newcomers every year. If you're considering WOMADelaide next year, there are a few things you need to know.
'This is Australian theatre': How new CALD theater company is turning the tables on diversity
Akaraka and Empty Seat Theater are founded by creators who want to lead by example and lead change, one show at a time.
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This week's top reviews
art hub We use a 5-star rating system. Here are the most read reviews this week:
Ballet review: alice in wonderlandArts Center Melbourne ★★★★1/2
The immersive spectacle will unsettle and amaze lovers of classic stories.
Exhibition review: Leonardo da Vinci – 500 years of geniusThe Room ★★★1/2
THE LUME is the latest exhibition to highlight Leonardo da Vinci's inventions, offering multiple immersive touchpoints.
Theater review: 37Southbank Theatre, The Sumner ★★★★★
Troll Woolway man Nathan Maynard has written something pretty special here, and in the hands of Noongar director Isaac Drandyk and an ensemble of talented actors, it's just a great play: bold, Shocking, important, and relatable. He also uses his greatest cunning weapon, humor, with precision.
Exhibition review: unnaturalScience Gallery Melbourne ★★★★
This exhibition has a clear and concise angle, exploring the relationship between 'natural' and 'unnatural' through a series of specific but interconnected investigations. Big concepts such as macro-environmental degradation are being explored in parallel with turf surface technology in a way that somehow works.
Exhibition review: eastern threadPark Tucker Regional Gallery ★★★★
This welcoming exhibition, curated by Gail Mabo, celebrates the living culture of the Eastern Torres Strait Islands.
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This week's work and education chat
The Artist's Way Week 3: Reclaiming Your Sense of Power
Growth can be unstable and uncomfortable, but it's all part of the process. This week we look at how to deal with anger, shame, and criticism.
Striking a balance: 6 tips for managing multiple creative projects without burnout
Anxiety and burnout are on the rise for creative industry professionals. Our guide provides assistance in managing multiple projects sustainably.
Is Taylor Swift a good role model for Australian artists?
art hub We spoke to three Australian female musicians to find out what Taylor Swift can teach us about building a career.
So do you want my art job: Paper Artist
Artist Melinda Shawell will share her unconventional approach to paper as a versatile medium in a new exhibition planned for Flinders Lane Gallery.
Creative leadership program to support change (sponsored)
Wesley Enoch AM says leadership is about diversity, morality, being innovative and always open to learning.
Other career articles
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