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    Sydney Festival Is Filling Taylor Square with Huge (and Stunning) Edward Burtynsky Photo Projections

    'In the Wake of Progress' will display over three nine-metre screens, showcasing the acclaimed Canadian photographer's spectacular aerial visuals and industrial landscapes.

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    The Lume's Next Multi-Sensory Digital Exhibition Will Showcase Monet and His Contemporaries

    From October, Melbourne's digital gallery is diving into the French Impressionist era with the multi-sensory 'Monet & Friends Alive'.

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    Fantastical Characters, Secret Speakeasies and Hidden Realms: Step Inside the Curious World of Eternityland

    Sydneysiders, our city is well and truly back. So, it's a pleasure to welcome you to a wonderland celebrating all the joyful stuff. Come join the story (and unravel the mystery) of Eternityland.

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    Dazzling Multi-Sensory Exhibition 'Van Gogh Alive' Is Bringing Its Stars and Sunflowers Back to Sydney

    Immerse yourself in Vincent Van Gogh's iconic artworks, including 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers', at this spectacular experience.

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    Learn the Stories Behind Sidney Nolan's Long-Lost Auschwitz Artworks Before You See Them in Person

    Never before exhibited publicly in Australia, this powerful series of works remained part of Sir Sidney Nolan's private history for over 60 years — until now.

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    'Ultra Unreal' Is the New Multi-Sensory MCA Exhibition That's Blending Myths and Reality

    This eye-catching showcase covers everything from religion, neuroscience and ecology through to artificial intelligence, gaming and queer club culture.

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    A Six-Kilometre Sculpture Trail Filled with Whale Tails Is Popping Up Along Sydney's Western Harbour

    Thirty Australian artists are creating 30 two-metre-tall whale tail sculptures, each inspired its location and the land.

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    Eight Ways to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix on the Sapphire Coast

    From multi-day music festivals to month-long arts events, the Sapphire Coast is brimming with exciting arts and culture events.

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    Bondi's 'Sculpture by the Sea' Will Finally Return This Spring for the First Time Since 2019

    For three weeks in October and November, more than 100 large-scale artworks by Australian and international sculptors will take over Sydney's two-kilometre Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk.

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    Win an Arty Night Out for Two at The Other Art Fair Sydney

    Score tickets to a night of creative delight, plus a $250 voucher to put towards a piece of art to take home.

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    Sydney Contemporary Is Returning to Carriageworks This Spring with a Huge Installation Program

    More than 90 galleries will take over the multi-arts centre, featuring works by 450 artists — including a specific focus on large-scale artworks.

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    Inside 'The Soul Trembles': Eight Stunning Art Must-Sees at GOMA's Huge Chiharu Shiota Exhibition

    Featuring more than 100 pieces and installations, this gorgeous and sprawling showcase is well worth a trip to Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art.

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    Six Unmissable Exhibitions to See in Sydney This Winter

    Looking to escape the wintery weather? Use this season as an excuse to explore some of Sydney's most spectacular art exhibitions.

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    Seven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar

    With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.

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    Ten Breathtaking Light Installations You Need to Catch at Vivid Sydney 2022

    Bright lights, big city canvas — prepare to be dazzled by illuminations and immersive exhibitions at the return of Vivid Sydney.

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    Seven Artists and Galleries to Check Out at Affordable Art Fair Sydney

    The global art fair lands in Sydney this June with an exciting roster of Australian and international artists and galleries showcasing the latest in contemporary art.

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    The MCA Will Be Filled with Colourful Architectural Installations for Its Huge Do Ho Suh Exhibition

    For its big summer showcase, the MCA will host the first-ever large-scale solo exhibition in the southern hemisphere by South Korean artist Do Ho Suh.

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    Blak Douglas' Portrait of Artist Karla Dickens in the Lismore Floods Has Won the 2022 Archibald Prize

    Blak Douglas is the first NSW First Nations artist to win the Archibald with a painting of a NSW First Nations artist.

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    Regional New South Wales Just Scored a Permanent (and Super-Scenic) New Outdoor Sculpture Trail

    The team behind Bondi's Sculpture by the Sea has created a new trail that spans 100 kilometres through historic towns, and features 25-plus pieces of art by Australian and international artists.

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    2022's Archibald Prize Finalists Are Here — and a Taika Waititi Portrait Won the Packing Room Prize

    Fifty-two portraits have been shortlisted for this year's prestigious prize, with the winner announced on May 13.

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    The Art Gallery of NSW's New Sydney Modern Project Expansion Will Open Its Doors This Summer

    Come Saturday, December 3, art lovers will be able to wander through AGNSW's $344-million new addition.

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    Ten Quintessential After-Dark Activities in Sydney to Try This Autumn

    You’ll hardly miss summer with our top picks to ensure a fun-filled autumn.

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    Gorillaz, Lit-Up Zoos and Da Vinci-Inspired AI Art: Illuminate Adelaide's Huge 2022 Program Is Here

    South Australia's huge winter arts, music and light festival is back for its second year with a jam-packed month-long lineup.

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    Melbourne's New NGV Contemporary Just Received a Massive (and Record-Setting) $100-Million Donation

    Gifted by trucking magnates Lindsay and Paula Fox, it's the largest cash donation ever made to an Australian art museum by a living donor.

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    Seven Exciting Immersive Art Experiences to Sink Into In and Around Sydney

    Mix up your culture consumption at these art-filled events.

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    A Giant Sculpture of the Moon Has Popped Up in Melbourne to Celebrate Marvel's 'Moon Knight'

    The floating replica measures seven metres in diameter and features renderings of the celestial body's surface based on NASA imagery.

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    The Art Gallery of NSW Will Launch Its Sydney Modern Project with New Works by Nine Artists

    Yayoi Kusama, Jonathan Jones, Lorraine Connelly-Northey and Lee Mingwei are all creating original pieces for the art gallery's expansion.

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    GOMA Will Become a Maze of Red and Black Wool for Its Huge Chiharu Shiota Exhibition This Winter

    Rescheduled from 2020, Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art will host a showcase of weaved web-like installations by the Japanese artist — and that's just one exhibition on its 2022 slate.

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    Melbourne's Blockbuster Citywide Arts Festival Rising Will Finally Make Its Proper Debut This June

    COVID might have crushed the festival's dreams two years in a row, but it's ready and raring for 2022 with a huge 12-day program featuring 225 events and 800-plus artists.

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    After-Dark Light Festival Lightscape Will Brighten Up the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne This Winter

    Wander through 1.8 kilometres of light and colour, including a cathedral made out of 100,000 tiny globes, all while walking through nature.

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    This Is What Melbourne's New NGV Contemporary and Its Rooftop Sculpture Garden Will Look Like

    Sprawling across 30,000 square metres, it features a rooftop terrace with vistas over the city, plus an eye-catching spherical central hall reaching 40 metres in height.

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    Immersive and Impressive Blockbuster Exhibitions to Look Forward to Around Australia in 2022

    Plan trips to dive into all things Disney, peer at Yayoi Kusama's finest in two different cities, scope out Picasso's best and fall in love with Elvis paraphernalia.

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    The Guest Edit: Arts-Matter Curators Handpick Eight Events to Celebrate Women's History Month

    Here's all the most exhilarating, thought-provoking and empowering things to do this Women's History Month.

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    An Eye-Catching Exhibition Filled with Ancient Greek Artefacts Is Heading to Melbourne This Autumn

    Co-created and presented with the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 'Open Horizons: Ancient Greek Journeys and Connections' will feature 44 ancient works dating back to the early bronze age.

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    A Huge Exhibition Showcasing Works by Picasso and His Peers Is Coming to the NGV This Winter

    World-premiering in Melbourne, 'The Picasso Century' will feature more than 70 works by the Spanish artist, as well as 100-plus others from over 50 of his contemporaries.

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    How to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix in Tropical North Queensland

    Explore beachfront markets, local art galleries and a tropical gin distillery.

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    A Huge Exhibition From the Tate with Art by Claude Monet and Yayoi Kusama Is Coming to Australia

    Displaying at ACMI, Melbourne-exclusive showcase 'Light: Works from Tate’s Collection' will feature more than 70 works from the UK galleries, covering the past 200 years in art history.

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    Seven Sydney Arts and Cultural Spaces to Check Out This Summer (And Where to Get a Drink Afterwards)

    Get your culture fix at one of these leading institutions — then make an afternoon of it at one of these excellent watering holes.

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    Australia's Huge New Bushland Art Museum Is Opening on the NSW South Coast This Month

    Sprawling over 500 square metres alongside a 160-metre-long bridge that doubles as a learning centre, the Bundanon Art Museum will showcase contemporary and First Nations art year-round.

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    Ten of the Best Sydney Festival Events You Can Hit Up for Under $50

    From free outdoor art exhibitions and extravagant stage shows to futuristic raves and a stacked live music lineup — these are the highlights of Sydney Festival you can head to without breaking the bank.

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    Five Spots in Marrickville to Get an Arts and Culture Fix

    From volunteer-run creative spaces to some of Sydney's best live music venues, Marrickville's cultural landscape is one of the city's most vibrant.

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    Six Things We Learned From Our Chat with Vivid Sydney Festival Director Gill Minervini

    We sat down with the legendary creative director to discuss career highlights, her creative process and her plans for the festive season.

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