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The “Don’t risk it feller” poster, from the early 1940s, is part of the City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection.

‘For exhibition in brothels only’: Some of the most controversial artwork in our galleries

In this special summer series, we asked galleries around Victoria to nominate the most scandalous or controversial item in their collections.

  • Kerrie O'Brien

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Writers Revealed exhibition at HOTA Gallery, Surfers Paradise, 2025.

25 things to do in Brisbane over the Labour Day long weekend

From football and festivals to shows and movies, there is plenty going on over the three-day break.

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Artist Patricia Piccinini in her Melbourne studio.

‘Brutally violent othering’: How this artist’s human-animal hybrids are bringing us closer to nature

At a tumultuous moment in Australian arts, Patricia Piccinini is stepping into a new role and tackling difficult topics.

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Can Virginia Trioli’s new show fix the ABC’s arts problem?

The much-loved broadcaster is back with a new show highlighting Australia’s high-profile creative talent.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
A render of ‘Come Together’ by Abdul Abdullah to be installed at Arden Station.

Underground art: New works for Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel stations revealed

Giant metals hands, a mosaic of Japanese tiles, oversized stone animal footprints, and a large photographic piece depicting Aboriginal women will grace the new stations.

  • Najma Sambul
NGV Exhibition

NGV offers a rare glimpse into its hidden treasures

With works by Nick Cave, Patricia Piccinini and KAWS, NGV’s new exhibition brings together familiar and rarely seen works to explore what it is to be human.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
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Artist Patricia Piccinini is preparing to have two exhibitions of her artwork in her home town.

‘This feels like my year’: Skywhale family to take flight

Things are looking up for artist Patricia Piccinini who will have two exhibitions for her work running simultaneously in Melbourne. 

  • Cara Waters
There’s no shortage of cultural events to make up for the long drought!

Movies, museums, festivals: everything you can do in Melbourne now

We’ve compiled the ultimate list of cultural events to keep you entertained for the rest of the year.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
The Flinders Street ballroom and 10 other rooms have been transformed for <>A Miracle Constantly Repeated</i>.

In a world of wonder, Piccinini asks us to value more than beauty

The warren of hyper-real creatures in Flinders Street Station has reopened after lockdown ended the RISING festival. Our art critic gives her verdict.

  • Tiarney Miekus
Patricia Piccinini’s A Miracle Constantly Repeated brings the secret rooms above Flinders Street station to life.

Off limits for 35 years, rooms above Flinders Street station burst to life

Artist Patricia Piccinini has created an other-worldly ecosystem behind the famous clocks of Flinders Street.

  • Kylie Northover