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Da Vinci's 'missing' masterpiece surfaces on Saudi prince's yacht
A Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece whose whereabouts has been a mystery since it sold in 2017 for $643 million has turned up in an unlikely place
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What's on in Sydney: June 9-15
From music with FKA Twigs and Seth Sentry and a new work at Belvoir, plus the bloodthirsty Sweeney Todd, we have your week in Sydney covered.
- by Nicole Elphick
Arts
'I was absolutely terrified': Naked truth of a life model
After more than a quarter century working as a life model, Jill McKay, 82, is more than qualified to comment about getting older and getting naked.
- by Nick Galvin
Visual art
Archibald cast-offs make surprisingly fine viewing
With this year’s main attractions at the Archibald being so disappointing, I dreaded what I’d find relegated to the Salon.
- by John McDonald
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The feminist power of camellias
The story is that Chanel chose to wear a camellia because its lack of scent allowed her No.5 perfume to shine.
- by Robin Powell
Visual art
From termites to lost hotels, Simryn Gill gathers gems of creativity
The Tarrawarra International exhibition, Tangible Trace, follows the inspirations of a number of artists.
- by Andrew Stephens
Architecture
On the road to retro heaven, Tim Ross pulls up at the motel door
The comedian's new book celebrates a bygone era of holiday-making.
- by Ray Edgar
Claude Monet
The sunrise that ushered in a new artistic dawn
Art movements begin with groups of poor but talented Bohemians scheming in cafés, and end by dominating the museums of the world. That’s pretty much the story of Claude Monet.
- by John McDonald
Visual art
Under a Monet painting, restorers find new Water Lilies
A previously undiscovered Water Lilies painting by Claude Monet has been found beneath another painting.
- by Nina Siegal
Art
Missing Lewis chessman could fetch $1.8m at auction
An 800-year-old chess piece bought for a few dollars by an antiques dealer in 1964 turns out to be among the greatest artefacts of the Viking era.
What's on
What's on in Sydney: June 2 to 8
From charitable deeds to podcast festival to doses of theatre and deadpan comedy, we have your week in Sydney covered.
- by Nicole Elphick