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Each Easter we see many images of Jesus on the cross – inevitably wearing a loincloth. But the historical evidence shows victims of crucifixion were fully naked to maximise shame as well as pain.
Purple was highly valued and associated with royalty, power, and prestige in various ancient cultures, including the Roman and Byzantine Empires. So how did red creep its way in?
An expansive Queensland Art Gallery survey show of lyrical Indigenous artist Judy Watson, mudunama kundana wandaraba jarribirri, is both thought provoking and stunningly beautiful.
Wanneroo Regional Art Gallery, north of Perth, is showing 53 artworks by Andy Warhol. It’s a far cry from the art meccas – and his work is all the more powerful for it.
I have spent the last two years researching the cultures and practices of cinema-going. Here’s what people tell me.
A century before the Dune films became new classics of the genre, Fritz Lang was making epic fantasies that redefined cinema.
Steve Harley, who died last week, deserves greater recognition for his contribution to the glam-rock genre and to music in general.
Perth has had as many as five tributes to Oasis in recent years. As large concerts get more expensive and inaccessible, tributes will become even more important.
Lounge creator and artist Kirsha Kaechle said the lounge was being ‘experienced’ by men exactly as intended – by excluding them.
The theatre, dance and music works at this year’s festival have helped fulfil a three-pronged vision from some two decades ago.
White saviourism is the paternalistic notion that white people are needed to “save” people of colour from their circumstances.
From the opening of this new eight-part series on Binge, High Country feels in steady hands.
Mary & George depicts the real-life story of Mary Villiers and her son George, and their social climbing at the early 17th century English royal court.
Live-action anime adaptations have never been more popular. Yet there are many factors that make them difficult – but not impossible – to pull off.
For its many strengths, the film may divide audiences with its chaotic, surreal final act.
Eamon Flack’s production captures well – and with a lovely, light touch – the sense of fleeting memories that are, nevertheless, still available to us.
The anonymous artists and activists behind no-photo2024 are highlighting the exclusion of Palestinian photographers from PHOTO2024.
Beyond the tombs and riches, life in ancient Egypt wasn’t so luxurious, after all.
Stan’s new comedy-crime series is loosely inspired by the mysterious disappearance of Paddy Moriarty from the tiny town of Larrimah, Northern Territory.
Rumours are out of control following the Kate Middleton photo controversy. It seems the royal family’s PR train is running off its rails.
Cancellations of Australian music festivals, such as the abrupt end to Pitch Music Festival due to extreme heat, have become all too familiar.
On the surface, All of Us Strangers is a dark and twisty love story. Underneath, there is the often-present storyline seen in queer cinema: that of trauma and tragedy.
Playwright Nathan Maynard uses the story of Adam Goodes to explore race in a local footy club.
From Dance Academy to Wentworth, Australian TV experienced a boom of queer representation over the 2000s and 2010s.