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Thousands of small, coloured straws help make top design prize winner

Thousands of small, coloured straws help make top design prize winner

More and more design is appearing in galleries – and commanding big money – as this show at Melbourne Design Week attests.

  • by Ray Edgar

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‘Documenters of our time’: Exhibition celebrates Herald photography

‘Documenters of our time’: Exhibition celebrates Herald photography

The Photos1440 Exhibition showcases the artistry of the Herald’s photography at the NSW State Library.

  • by Josefine Ganko
Opera House projections vs $128 harbourside walks: Reviewing Vivid’s light shows

Opera House projections vs $128 harbourside walks: Reviewing Vivid’s light shows

There are over 30 light shows at Vivid this year. How do the paid events compare to the much-loved harbourside light walk?

  • by Nick Galvin and Helen Pitt
Wendy Sharpe breaks all the rules in this spellbinding new exhibition

Wendy Sharpe breaks all the rules in this spellbinding new exhibition

In her first show at the Art Gallery of NSW, Sharpe has recreated her inner-city studio and will conduct live paintings.

  • by Linda Morris
Artist’s iconic images still feel as fresh as the day they were made

Artist’s iconic images still feel as fresh as the day they were made

Once seen, Sally Robinson’s works are never forgotten.

  • by John McDonald
Trailblazing Australian artist known for provocative, political work dies

Trailblazing Australian artist known for provocative, political work dies

The Melbourne-based artist developed an international following for her acerbic and witty installations and photography.

  • by Linda Morris
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All sizzle but no substance: An art critic’s take on King Charles’ portrait

All sizzle but no substance: An art critic’s take on King Charles’ portrait

At first glance I thought the palace was on fire, with Charles looking strangely pleased as he was engulfed in flames.

  • by John McDonald
An open letter to Gina Rinehart, from Queen Victoria (who loved her beer)

An open letter to Gina Rinehart, from Queen Victoria (who loved her beer)

Women like us are defined more by power than posing. We work hard, we shoulder immense duties, we bellow in the ears of prime ministers.

  • by Julia Baird
Scarlett Johansson said no to voicing Chat GPT. Sounds like they used her anyway

Scarlett Johansson said no to voicing Chat GPT. Sounds like they used her anyway

The Academy Award nominee expressed shock and anger at OpenAI’s latest AI tool, seemingly inspired by her role in the film Her.

  • by Thomas Mitchell and Wyatte Grantham-Philips
In defence of Gina Rinehart, I hate my portrait too

In defence of Gina Rinehart, I hate my portrait too

The vanity in portraiture lies in the conceit of being selected in the first place, swiftly followed by dismay at the outcome.

  • by Antoinette Lattouf
‘Freezing my tits off on Liverpool St’: The unfiltered history of Kings Cross

‘Freezing my tits off on Liverpool St’: The unfiltered history of Kings Cross

From Sydney’s first strip club, to drag cabaret and late night parties – Kings Cross was once the centre of Australia’s after-hours entertainment scene.

  • by Helen Pitt