Culture
Art & design
‘I’m a refugee, a boat person’: John Yu’s extraordinary journey
The former Australian of the Year’s vast collection of south-east Asian art is just one aspect of a remarkable life.
- by Steve Meacham
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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.
- by Tiarney Miekus
Injunction granted, work on Willow Grove halted after community picket
An injunction has been granted to halt work to remove the historic villa Willow Grove, which is to make way for the Parramatta Powerhouse Museum.
- by Linda Morris
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Visual art
Banksy launches legal bid to stop famous works from being copied in Australia
The trademarks apply to the use of the images on a huge range of goods including posters, handbags, umbrellas, bedsheets, clothing, rugs and many more.
- by Nick Miller
Enter if you dare, the haunted (doll) house of horror
A new exhibition crosses into territory that would give a child nightmares.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Explainer
Visual art
‘Copyright is for losers’: How did Banksy’s brash claim backfire?
A quick guide to why Banksy lost the trademark for four of his most famous works.
- by Nick Miller
‘Never seen anything like it’: what’s behind the surge in art sales?
More than $38 million worth of art has been sold through the major Australian auction houses since January, an almost fourfold increase year on year.
- by Michaela Boland
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Exhibitions
Ramses the Great ends Pharaoh’s curse for Australian Museum
The museum has locked in a new international touring exhibition of ancient Egypt.
- by Linda Morris
Opinion
Review
King-of-bright John Olsen reveals his dark and melancholy side
At 93, the artist’s latest works shows him brooding on his fading powers, coping with depression or lack of inspiration.
- by John McDonald
In praise of mighty eucalyptus: from Mawson’s sled to a new perfume
Our most famous tree is the core of 17 new artistic commissions (including a scent) in a show at the Powerhouse that explores its impact and history.
- by Susan Skelly
‘We may not have made it through’: Sydney Theatre Company’s near catastrophic box office collapse
Executive director Patrick McIntyre said 2021 had started positively for STC, with seven new productions opening to critical acclaim and strong box office demand.
- by Linda Morris