Culture

Song of the Earth, the first comprehensive survey of John Nixon’s art practice from the 1960s until his death in 2020, is a testament to his tireless creativity.

For director Constantine Costi, all the world’s a stage, whether it’s an opera production or a porridge-making competition in a Scottish village.

Peace, she worried, might have even more intractable dangers than war. All the people wondering about what they should do, filling the spaces of peace, rather than war, with danger. This person that person saluting, pointing, as if when you weren’t wearing a uniform, you were wearing a uniform. With this in mind she looked both ways before she stepped out of her house to go check the forest.

Belvoir’s minimalist King Lear features Colin Friels as a curiously energetic lead in a production propped up by captivating performances.

The Hidden Line, an exhibition of works by women of the Boyd family, poses a necessary challenge to Australian art history’s masculine legacy.

In the 30 years since Marrugeku’s humble beginnings, artistic directors Dalisa Pigram and Rachael Swain have forged one of Australia’s most significant dance companies.

Pink Floyd’s iconic album Wish You Were Here – which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year – remains a classic expression of modern alienation.