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Our research at the site – which was traditionally restricted to women – has also uncovered tools previously only associated with male crafters.
Even before writing was invented, oral stories had to be constantly told and retold to be passed down through hundreds of generations.
Many exhibitions of ancient Egyptian art have been held in Australia. Pharaoh, at the National Gallery of Victoria, is outstanding for its scope, scale and presentation.
While labelling satire seems like a fine idea in theory, in reality it probably wouldn’t work. It also takes away from my right (and yours) to be fooled.
Our survey of more than 16,000 people in ten countries found Australia had the highest rate of deepfake porn victims.
ABC’s new comedy series Austin is a unique show in its depiction of autism and neurodiversity, as it follows an autistic man connecting for the first time with his biological father.
We didn’t stop climbing mountains when chair lifts were invented. Similarly, there will always be something uniquely special and valuable about human music-making.
Charming and irreverent as they were, The Beatles themselves were only part of the reason the tour was so memorable.
This year’s Archibald Prize-winning painting by Laura Jones is of an angst-ridden Tim Winton, contemplating the degradation of our planet
While a lot of profit stands to be made from alcohol and liquor licensing fees, we can’t ignore the harm it poses to young people.
For most people, there’s a strong ‘awe’ factor when witnessing inter-species bonding. What is it about our own psychology that prompts this?
After an eight-year hiatus due to COVID, ‘FestPAC’ is back. With its unique combination of song, dance, history and politics, this year’s festival in Hawai'i is more relevant than ever.
Vangelis’ groundbreaking soundtrack continues to influence the sci-fi music genre.
If you’re overworked, skipping gym and drinking too much – fret not. People had the same concerns some 2000 years ago.
For Australia’s artists, the cost of living crisis is also a wellbeing and art making crisis. And the effects of this will reach us all.
Our experts comment on their top streaming picks this month.
The All Eyes on Rafah image has been criticised as being overly sanitised. How does it compare to other war images? And where is the line between performative solidarity and moral responsibility?
This year’s Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize exhibition is well worth a visit – something no self-respecting art critic would have said in the past.
Barbies have historically been associated with the promotion of harmful gendered norms and stereotypes. Is Mattel seeking redemption?
The work highlights that there may be no singular perspective on what is right and wrong in this rather complex and nuanced world.
The Beach Boys’ new documentary highlights the band’s six-decade long legacy, but misses an opportunity to highlight some key moments.
Even when Furiosa doesn’t speak, the new films are a huge step forward for the portrayal of women’s stories in the Mad Max world.
The Australian photographer, who has died at 65, originally trained as a painter and brought a certain sensibility of the painter’s hand to her practice.
Vivid Sydney is back, with its spectacle and challenges. What can we expect from the festival now and in the future?