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How to motivate yourself to learn a language

Are you thinking about learning a language? Considering your motivation and even adjusting it slightly may help you stick to it. 

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Giant ‘breathing’ sphere to appear outside Melbourne’s NGV

A giant inflatable sphere – which appears to breathe throughout the day – has been selected as this year’s NGV Architecture Commission.

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Exhibition of Banksy’s art touring Australia

An exhibition featuring more than 150 artworks by Banksy is currently touring Australia.

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100 years of Vegemite, the wartime spread that became an Aussie icon

There are roughly 22 million jars of Vegemite manufactured in the original Melbourne factory every year. According to the Vegemite website, around 80% of Australian households have a jar in the cupboard.

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Unseen photos taken by Paul McCartney show height of Beatlemania

Personal and previously unseen photographs taken by musician Paul McCartney as ‘Beatlemania’ was soaring in the 1960s have gone on display at The National Portrait Gallery in London.

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Wisdom from the Dalai Lama on his 88th birthday

The Dalai Lama, a spiritual leader and a source of wisdom for many, has shared numerous pieces of advice throughout his life. 

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V&A’s new centre reveals pivotal role photography plays in reflecting and shaping our world

In May, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum opened the much-anticipated second phase of its Photography Centre. Set to be the UK’s largest permanent photography display, it will survey the medium’s past, present and future. With plans to rotate displays across seven galleries, it reflects the V&A’s renewed commitment to photography.

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Basmati Bitch: Ankita Singh on her dystopian play reflecting real-life premonitions

Ankita Singh is the first female South-Asian Kiwi in the country to have a main bill play commissioned by ATC.

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Inside the work of Alice Guiness, one of Juluwarlu Art Group’s longest-painting artists

Alice Guiness is one of Juluwarlu’s longest-painting artists. Born between 1950 and 1955, Alice began painting at another women’s wellbeing centre in Roebourne in the early 1990s before Juluwarlu Art Group opened.

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Jewellery and fabric designer Krystal Hurst draws from country, family and memory

Jewellery and fabric designer Krystal Hurst talks about her process and the importance of buying art from Indigenous-owned businesses.

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A Hologram of a Diamond: Jewellery artist Moniek Schrijer discusses her new body of work

Contemporary jewellery artist Moniek Schrijer presents A Hologram of a Diamond, a new body of work challenging notions of authenticity and value.

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Painter and screen printer Lorraine Namarnyilk on the joy she finds from her practice

Lorraine Namarnyilk, a painter and screen printer who lives in Gunbalanya, NT will be at the National Indigenous Art Fair at the Injalak Arts stall.

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‘I follow the traditions of my ancestors, but I have also found my own way’: Anna Ramatha Malibirr talks finding her artistic voice

Anna Ramatha Malibirr was born in Gapuwiyak, East Arnhem Land. She started weaving and making jewellery as a teenager. She will be showing her art at the National Indigenous Art Fair next month at the Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts stall.

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Artist Alison Puruntatameri on her creative process and finding inspiration from culture and family

Alison Puruntatameri was born and grew up in Pirlangimpi on Melville Island, one of the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory. After she finished school, she worked in child care before becoming an artist. She will show her art at the National Indigenous Art Fair in Sydney at the Munupi Arts Centre stall.

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National Indigenous Art and Culture Fair returns to Sydney this July

The National Indigenous Art Fair is a significant cultural event and ethical marketplace that showcases the vibrant and diverse artwork of Indigenous artists from across Australia.

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‘Kimberly Akimbo,’ Tom Stoppard’s ‘Leopoldstadt’ among winners at Tony Awards

“Kimberly Akimbo,” about a teenager who ages in reverse, and Tom Stoppard’s autobiographical “Leopoldstadt” are among the winners of this year’s Tony Awards as the ceremony went on despite the Writers Guild of America strike.

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The Wes Anderson recipe – a detailed guide on how to recreate the director’s aesthetic

Wes Anderson’s films can often be boiled down to a single striking image. This approach began for Anderson the moment he had Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow) step off the Green Line bus in his third film The Royal Tenenbaums (2001).

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Muzafar Ali searches for identity in ‘Watandar: My Countryman’

Muzafar Ali’s captivating story unfolds in the documentary film ‘Watandar: My Countryman’, as he embarks on a quest for identity in his adopted homeland of Australia.

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5 must-see light installations and shows at Vivid Sydney 2023

Vivid Sydney 2023 is the biggest programme in the festival’s history.

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Do Not Go Gentle

A group of fearless ‘explorers’ living in a retirement home set off on a march towards death experienced in dual reality.

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MAMMA MIA The Musical

The musical that won over the world.

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Driftwood The Musical

The moving story of one family’s escape from Hitler’s Europe.

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Michael McHugh Presents Captivating Showcase at Clayton Utz Art Partnership 2023

With his unique vision and mastery of various techniques, Michael McHugh’s showcase is a mesmerising display of artistic brilliance. His […]

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New Clayton Utz Art Partnership includes artist Michael McHugh

A new exhibition of works by artist Michael McHugh is being presented by Clayton Utz as part of the Clayton Utz Art Partnership and Development & Curatorial Partner 3:33 Art Projects.

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