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What's on in the Canberra arts scene, May 13, 2017

Dancer Eliza Sanders, captured by photographer Lorna Sim, as part of their Enigma exhibition.

 A collaboration between photographer Lorna Sim and contemporary dancer Eliza Sanders has resulted in an alluring exhibition entitled Enigma. Sim's challenge was to capture a perfect moment in a spontaneous dance. Not an easy quest, given Sanders is rarely constrained by norms and takes a fearless approach to her dance.

Photos question our relationship with animals

<i>Amelia & the Animals</i>, by Robin Schwartz, is on show at Sydney's Black Eye Gallery as part of the Head On photo ...

American photographer Robin Schwartz photographed her daughter in a series of interactions with different animals. The series, Schwartz says, is a way to showcase the individuality of animals and their importance in our lives.

Brush with notoriety: what now for 'Whiteley' paintings?

The painting Big Blue Lavender Bay is taken from court.

This week, Gant and Siddique were acquitted by the Court of Appeal in a sensational ending to the biggest case of art fraud to come before the Australian courts. But what does this mean for the three paintings at the centre of the trial?

$80,000 winner sees red

Ambitious: Artist Tomislav Nikolic with his Bulgari Art Prize-winning work.

Melbourne-based painter Tomislav Nikolic has won the Bulgari Art Award with his large scale colour painting inspired by Caravaggio.