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Rachel Griffiths on acting, being Julia and back home
Griffiths grew up professionally in Hollywood. Returning to Australia allowed her to take on some challenging roles.
Australian art has a new home at Venice Biennale
When the 56th Venice Biennale opens in May, Australia will have a brand new base in which to show off.
Richard McHugh part of the story of literary lawyers
Sydney silk Richard McHugh joins a long line of lawyers who out of hours use their facility with words to craft fiction. And not without inspiration from their day jobs.
Director Frédéric Tcheng reveals tension inside Dior
The arrival of Raf Simons at Dior only eight weeks before the Paris couture is the focus of this dramatic film.
Former gallery director Andrew Sayers behind the easel
After decades on the curatorial and administrative side of the art world, Andrew Sayers quit to paint his own pictures. Then life threw him a curve ball.
Museum director Melissa Chiu doesn’t fight Instagram
The director of the Hirshhorn Museum doesn’t thwart picture-taking. “How do you fight a social phenomenon?” Chiu asks.
Objects: Hand-crafted homewares
Rhododendron stoneware plate, Louise Bourgeois bone china mugs, Begonia hand-screened linen tea towel, and more.
Why Homer matters: ‘The Mighty Dead’
Author Adam Nicolson argues that Homer matters more than ever. Also reviewed: ‘The Faithful Couple’, ‘Mateship’, ‘Loitering’ and ‘The Utopia Experiment’.
The wine show comes of age
Thanks to better trained tasters and fewer sips to manage, wine shows are no longer simply guessing tournaments.
Gehry's UTS building squirms instead of wiggles
Paris and Sydney have very different examples of architect Frank Gehry’s work. One delivers; one not so much.
Rebelde leading the charge in Australian watchmaking
After an excellent quality home-grown timepiece? Look local for the likes of Eva Leube and Rebelde.
Some hand bags are jewels in the crown
Marion Hume discovers the royal heritage behind some very fabulous bags.
Art gallery director Nick Mitzevich loves a grotto
Nick Mitzevich, director of the Art Gallery of South Australia, finds discipline and patience are rewarded in gardening.
