February 21, 2020
The Doctor’s dilemma
Culture
Director Robert Icke on rewriting the classic Austrian play to explore contemporary moral conundrums
Miriam Cosic
By this author
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December 2, 2019
‘Japan supernatural’
Culture
The Art Gallery of NSW’s examination of Japan’s centuries-long artistic traditions depicting the spirit world and the macabre
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February 1, 2020
‘Matisse & Picasso’: National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
Culture
Hanging works by the two masters together highlights their artistic rivalry and mutual influence
November 22, 2019
Coming forth like the first light: Tarnanthi 2019
Culture
This South Australian festival celebrates the rich diversity of contemporary Indigenous art
September 17, 2019
‘Here We Are’ at the Art Gallery of NSW
Culture
An opportunity for rethinking the position of women in contemporary art
July 26, 2019
‘Shaun Gladwell: Pacific Undertow’ at the MCA
Culture
This survey presents the work of an idiosyncratic artist in its most brilliant light
August 1, 2019
‘Monet: Impression Sunrise’ at the National Gallery of Australia
Culture
Impressionism’s namesake painting is at the heart of a masterful collection from the Musée Marmottan Monet
July 2, 2019
Cai Guo-Qiang’s ‘The Transient Landscape’ and the Terracotta Warriors at the National Gallery of Victoria
Culture
The incendiary Chinese artist connects contemporary concerns with cultural history
June 2, 2019
‘The Essential Duchamp’ at the Art Gallery of NSW
Culture
A comprehensive exhibition of the 20th century’s most influential artist
April 17, 2019
‘Janet Laurence: After Nature’ at the MCA
Culture
This survey offers a root and branch study of the natural world’s fragility
February 2, 2019
The 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art at QAGOMA
Culture
Politics, culture and colour collide in Brisbane
November 28, 2018
William Kentridge at the Art Gallery of NSW
Culture
This exhibition gives rare insight into the boundlessly curious artist’s process
November 1, 2018
‘American Masters’ at the National Gallery of Australia
Culture
The best of the US, drawn from Canberra’s own collection