Category Arts

Australia has always had extraordinary artistic talent. What's changed is that the world is finally paying attention. Here are the local names making international waves right now.

Once chased by council rangers and buffed by overnight crews, Sydney's street artists are now commissioned, celebrated, and reshaping entire neighbourhoods. How did spray cans go from contraband to culture?

Every June, Hobart does something extraordinary — it leans into the cold, the dark, and the strange, and transforms into one of the most electrifying cultural destinations on the planet. Dark Mofo is back, and it's not pulling any punches.