Art
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- Visual art
What’s the point of ‘unmasking’ Banksy?
A Reuters investigation claims to have “revealed” the elusive artist’s identity, but Banksy’s anonymity is the reason his works garner such excitement.
- Kylie Northover
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Steve Martin launches new mission to bring Aboriginal art to the world
The American actor and fellow collector John Wilkerson wanted to “spread the word” about the paintings they love. Increasingly, they feel they’ve accomplished their mission.
- Michael Koziol
Could a careless sound bite derail Timothee Chalamet’s Oscar bid?
Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet’s disparaging remarks about ballet and opera have turned his Oscar dream into a PR nightmare.
- Michael Idato
What to see (and how to see it) at the 2026 Biennale of Sydney
A critic’s guide to the highlights of the event, which spreads from the Nepean River to Sydney Harbour.
- Joanna Mendelssohn
Two mine shafts stood in the way of a gallery extension. It took 15,000 cubic metres of grout to sort out
The new $48 million wing of the Newcastle Art Gallery is as much an engineering feat as a cultural one.
- Linda Morris
- Opinion
- Column 8
Shell-shocked at the shops
With perhaps a kernel of truth in the marketing. Also, why Boundary roads abound.
Cancelled, then reinstated. Now this artist is set to make history at Venice
The artistic pair of Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino have been accorded a rare double appearance at the Biennale of Venice at which they will unveil artworks they insist will unify, not divide.
- Linda Morris
Melbourne loves vinyl. This year, it’s getting an official celebration
A major exhibition from London dedicated to music in all its forms will be one of the key attractions at this winter’s RISING festival.
- Karl Quinn
These tiny bugs are in most of our homes. I can’t unsee them
As part of a celebration of art, a new work invites us to take a closer look at a polarising creature – and think more deeply about what we can learn from it.
- Kerrie O'Brien
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- Literature
American writer says he was uninvited from Adelaide Festival over ‘timing’
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman said he did not withdraw from the 2024 festival of his own volition.
- Michael Koziol and Stephen Brook