As the new year begins, this week’s most-read articles demonstrate interest in planning for next year and staying on top of the creative pulse happening across the country.
This week’s top art news articles
What the Opera Company has to offer in 2024
New leadership means new energy for the leading company in an exciting year.
Must-see museum blockbusters in 2024
As Australians continue their love affair with all things ancient Egypt, some museums are embracing VR this year to take us on a journey through time and space and deep into the natural world.
Activists celebrate belated departure from Fringe World’s fossil fuel sponsors
The end of an 18-month philanthropic partnership with Woodside is being claimed as a victory by climate change activists…
New shows and movies streaming in January 2024: Netflix, Binge, ABC iview and more…
Here are the best new shows on Australian streaming platforms in January 2024.
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Regional connections – the case of regional art triennials
A project linking regional arts and curatorial activities in Western Australia has planted the seeds for an ambitious arts event across the state.
Book review: Clover’s regret collectionMickey Brammer
A debut novel about a death doula who learns to embrace life’s mysteries holds unique promise, but the tropes that follow are all too familiar.
Unfunded Discovery Platform: Inside Phoenix Central Park
Phoenix’s financial freedom allows the team to focus on curating mindful viewer experiences. Patrons are invited for one purpose only. It’s about soaking in the fleeting moments.
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This week’s top reviews
Exhibition review: Lisa Gorman + Mirka Mora: Breathe to the rhythm of your heartWarrnambool Art Gallery ★★★★1/2
A lyrical and symbiotic combination of fashion design, sculptural installation, painting and embroidery from two Australian icons.
Exhibition review: Rameses and the Pharaoh’s GoldAustralian Museum ★★★★★
Ancient wonders and modern innovation harmoniously blend together to explore the life of renowned pharaoh Ramesses the Great.
Theater review: circus 1903Sydney Opera House ★★★1/2
A blend of puppetry and circus arts, this show is fun for the whole family.
Exhibition review: John Meade: It’s personal!McClelland Gallery ★★★★
Although modest in scale, John Meade’s solo exhibition is rich in taste and rich in form, inviting intimate viewing.
Personnel evaluation: Gatsby at the green lightThe Studio, Sydney Opera House ★★★★1/2
Adapted by Craig Ilott and Stuart Cousins great gatsby An exhilarating performance set in a 1920s bar.
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This week’s career and education chats
Prizes and contests to enter in 2024
Main list of prizes and competitions in visual arts, performing arts, writing and publishing for the first half of 2024.
2024 Anti-Resolution: 6 Things to Accept
Sometimes it’s the opposite solution, the least known goal, that sways you and inspires you to enter the new year with a clear focus.
To leave or not to leave – this is the question
Three creators reveal how the grass looks greener where it’s watered, and how a leap into the unknown has enhanced their artistic practice.
The reason I am studying… WAAPA honors student in performing arts (dance)
Western Australian dancer Anne-Marie Clifton-James graduated from WAAPA in 2022, but chose to continue her studies as an honors student. She talks about the course and her newfound passion for motion capture.
What we learned: Top 10 career lessons from 2023
Forget about silently exiting or silently firing. Last year was all about having better conversations about money, mental health, performance reviews, online activity, and more.
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