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In the 1980s, Sidney Nolan used a pre-Photoshop computer tool to create strange and amusing collage work. Shaun Gladwell walks us through some of these images.
Shaun Gladwell on Sidney Nolan
In the 1980s, Sidney Nolan used a pre-Photoshop computer tool to create strange and amusing collage work. Shaun Gladwell walks us through some of these images.
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In her new children's book Wide Big World, @slamup takes a childhood incident and turns it into an empowering tale — and a teaching tool:
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Gay conversion film Boy Erased lifts lid on what it's like to be forced into 'therapy' bootcamp:
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Indigenous artists stage sell-out show in Sydney to raise funds for leaking Iwantja Arts:
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A new anthology addresses the dearth of diverse voices in Australia's Young Adult literature:
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"There is so much emotion under so little paint."
Watch the film Nolan tonight on @ABCTV at 9.30pm
Why Does Nolan's Art Matter?
"There is so much emotion under so little paint." Why does Nolan's work matter to you?
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How farmers' amateur photography adds new perception to the drought:
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'If we love, we grieve': Nick Cave's open letter on the death of his son:
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Aussies speak over 200 languages at home, so I dig how ABC Kids Listen does multilingual station IDs and mini-language lessons.
Today producer Soumia and I recorded some Cantonese—Australia’s third most spoken language after English!
Get the app here:
itunes.apple.com/au/app/abc-…
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Brilliant doco.
Australian impressionist John Russell never sold a painting in his lifetime, but his works have garnered wide acclaim today.
Remembering John Russell | Australia's Lost Impressionist
Australian impressionist John Russell never sold a painting in his lifetime, but his works have garnered wide acclaim today.
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The Hub on Screen's @jdrrr spoke with Marcelo Martinessi (@martinessi) about his debut feature The Heiresses - which won the top prize at 2018's @sydfilmfest and will be screening at the upcoming @cinelatinoff
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Australian artist Badiucao's Hong Kong show cancelled after 'threats' from China:
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Australia has produced some great pop stars over the years, but @kylieminogue is special. #JFiles
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This is what happens when you give some of Australia's most exciting musicians access to buckets of blue paint. @VeraBlueMusic @DylanAlcott @lindamarigliano #TheSetABC
Vera Blue on Alcott Attack | The Set
This is what happens when you give some of Australia's most exciting musicians access to buckets of blue paint.
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Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody presents a sanitised, conservative view of the rock iconoclast:
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7000 'flowers' make up JeeYoung Lee's gorgeous installation at @OzAsiaFestival, which was inspired by the Australian landscape.
JeeYoung Lee's Flower Filled Work | The Hub on Art
7000 'flowers' make up this gorgeous Adelaide installation, which was inspired by the Australian landscape.
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Antigone and African gangs - how an ancient Greek tragedy helped a community fight a stereotype:
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The ABC is proud to celebrate our role as one of the biggest supporters of Australian music and musicians for AusMusic month. Get on board! ab.co/2AGlKug | @ABCArts
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Sydney's light rail construction erases $500,000 public artwork in Chinatown:
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For a film that won the @sydfilmfest comp, I feel like The Heiresses didn't get a lot of love on here. Luckily it's screening at the upcoming @cinelatinoff - and my interview with its wonderful director @martinessi is here abc.net.au/radionational/pro…
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