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Step Inside the ‘Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams’ Exhibition in Seoul

The ‘Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams’ exhibition is currently on show in Seoul following successful runs in Paris, London, Shanghai, Chengdu, New York, Tokyo and Riyadh.

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Artists from Across Australia to Gather in Sydney for National Indigenous Art Fair

Launching NAIDOC Week, the National Indigenous Art Fair returns to Sydney this July.

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Collection Of Short Stories Wins International Booker Prize For First Time

Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, has been announced as the winner of the International Booker Prize for 2025.

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New Zealand Boosts Movie Production Incentives After Trump’s 100% Tariff Plan

New Zealand will allocate more budget funds to give rebates to foreign studios for filming movies in the country – a move which follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 100% tariffs on films made outside the United States.

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Stanley Tucci Explores Italy’s Soul Through Food in New Culinary Travel Series

Stanley Tucci is no stranger to hosting a television series, but when asked how it compares to acting, the Oscar nominee is clear: “Hosting is harder because you have to be yourself.

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Royal New Zealand Ballet Collaborates With The New Zealand Dance Company on ‘Home, Land & Sea’

Two of New Zealand’s premier dance institutions are collaborating on a new season.

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The Artist as Creator of All Things: Julie Fragar Wins the Archibald for a Portrait Among the Stars

Beatrice Gralton, who curated this year’s Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes, has hung the exhibition well.

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MiNDFOOD Reviews: ‘Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular’ Lives Up To Its Name

Musical theatre fans: if you only see one show this year, make it this one.

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‘Buena Vista Social Club,’ ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ and ‘Death Becomes Her’ Lead 2025 Tony Nominations

Broadway musicals “Maybe Happy Ending,” “Buena Vista Social Club” and “Death Becomes Her” led the tally of Tony Award nominations, each with 10, when they were announced on Thursday ahead of the June 8 awards ceremony.

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Ewan McGregor and Elizabeth Debicki Share the Stage in ‘My Master Builder’

The new Ibsen-inspired play “My Master Builder” digs into modern-day relationship politics, actor Ewan McGregor said at the show’s official opening night on Tuesday.

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Archibald Prize 2025: Abdul Abdullah Wins Packing Room Prize for Portrait of Jason Phu

The winner of the Packing Room Prize for 2025 has been announced.

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A Minute With: Composer Hans Zimmer and Conductor Matt Dunkley on New Tour

From “The Lion King” to “Inception”, fans will be able to hear live versions of the much-loved works of film score composer Hans Zimmer in a new 24-city arena tour across North America this fall.

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‘Secrets of the Penguins’ Premieres on Eve of Earth Day

Years of filming, often in extreme conditions, has provided new insights into the extraordinary challenges endured by penguins for a documentary series to be premiered on Monday, the eve of Earth Day.

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‘The Great Gatsby’ Musical Brings 1920s Glamour to London’s West End

A musical incarnation of author F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel “The Great Gatsby” has opened in London’s West End, offering audiences the chance to step into Jay Gatsby’s world of parties at his Long Island mansion near New York City.

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Sculpture Trail Brings Captivating Large-Scale Art To Central Auckland

A new sculpture trail is in place across downtown Auckland, bringing large scale works to the Viaduct Harbour as part of the lead up to the Aotearoa Art Fair.

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Van Cleef & Arpels’ ‘Art of Movement’ Jewellery Exhibition A Showcase Of Magic and Wonder

A new exhibition in Sydney offers the ability to get up close with more than 100 rare and beautiful pieces from the French luxury jewellery and watchmaking house.

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Classical Music at Coachella? LA Philharmonic Makes Desert Debut

The Los Angeles Philharmonic led the charge into their first Coachella performance on Saturday with the “Ride of the Valkyries”, helmed by Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, in his latest move to reach out to new audiences.

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New Immersive Light Exhibition DARKLIGHT Coming To Auckland

Auckland is to welcome a creative and visually-stunning new light experience over three days in May.

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World of WearableArt 2025 Celebrates 20 Years in Wellington

World of WearableArt (WOW) promises a spectacular celebration in 2025, marking 20 years of the show in Wellington.

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Don’t miss new Australian musical, ‘Bloom’

Written by comedian Tom Gleisner, ‘Bloom’ is a humorous, often moving slice of life in a retirement village.

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Raise Your Paddle for Christchurch Art and Culture

Get ready for a night of art, food and philanthropy.

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Salone del Mobile: Highlights From This Year’s Milan Furniture Fair

The 2025 Salone del Mobile.Milano has returned and launches a new challenge: building worlds fit for the future.

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Huge New David Hockney Retrospective Fills Paris Fondation Vuitton

The largest exhibition yet of works by British artist David Hockney has opened in Paris, filling the entire multi-storey Fondation Louis Vuitton museum with more than 400 works spanning seven decades.

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‘Giant’ Dahl Drama and Benjamin Button Shine at London’s Olivier Awards

“Giant” starring John Lithgow as author Roald Dahl and a musical reimagining of “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” were among the many winners at Britain’s Olivier theatre awards on Sunday, picking up three prizes each.

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