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Remote controlPremiumPilbara power, pain and passion

WA artist Yola Bakker says the pandemic amplified difficulties of making art in remote communities.

Deniz Agraz

ArtsArt as Arc de Triomphe wrapped in fabric

At a cost of $A23 million, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris has been wrapped in fabric, fulfilling the dream of late artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Sabine Glaubitz

ArtsCat narrates uncanny sculpture performance

A hybrid of performance and visual arts, Unheimlich is an immersive 65-minute experience inspired by cats and psychology.

Tony Magnusson

ArtsSculptors defy lockdown for sandy show

Some of the exhibitors at one of Australia's biggest outdoor art shows are doing so in absentia as they remain locked down interstate.

AAP

Honour herCommentsArt auction brushing up cancer research

Every day 18 Australian women are told they have a gynaecological cancer and a powerful art auction hopes to fund life-saving research.

Charlotte Elton

Doll dancePremiumLose yourself in this ballet’s whimsicality

There are two “big dances” in Perth this month, both involving Aussies rules – the AFL grand final and WA Ballet’s Coppelia. Each is worthy of the hype, although the latter at His Majesty’s Theatre requires more than mad skills with a Sherrin.

Tanya MacNaughton

Art explosionCelebrate local art with Southern Art & Craft Trail

The Southern Art and Craft Trail, now in its 19th year, is an opportunity for local artists and galleries to promote work through a diverse range of exhibitions, workshops and visual art experiences.

Kellie Balaam

Wildflowers galoreRegion blooms to life as festival returns

The fire-ravaged Stirling Range will come back to life this spring during this year’s Bloom Festival.

Kellie Balaam

Doctor DoctorPremiumDouble dose of unfinished dancing business

WA Ballet’s 2021 season presented principal Matt Lehmann with a double dose of unfinished business after injuries on the eve of two ballets prevented him from performing. Giselle was the first, and now he is getting another go at Coppelia too.

Tanya MacNaughton

Classical livePower & Passion with WASO, Fisch and Clifford

WA Symphony Orchestra, Asher Fisch & Grace Clifford play Chausson, Shostakovich & Wagner at Perth Concert Hall

David Cusworth

Animated artCaptivating creativity across the six Noongar seasons

Digital media artist Sohan Ariel Hayes has collaborated with the Dandjoo Darbalung Arts Education Project to create an immersive light installation of animated projection across 17 sails, over 10 storeys and with very limited projection points, in the Crown Metropol Lobby.

Tanya MacNaughton

Brutal baroqueVariety in a visual masterpiece

To define Chrissie Parrott’s latest multi-layered creative offering Façade is not as simple as calling it a dance, opera, comedy or live music event, because it is all of these and more. The brutal baroque performance event also includes an exhibition of works by cybernetics artist Geoffrey Drake-Brockman featuring interactive robotic ballerinas.

Tanya MacNaughton

Season 2022PremiumWA Symphony Orchestra keeps faith with audience

WA Symphony Orchestra promises quality and continuity in 2022 program

David Cusworth

Going aheadPremiumBusselton to push forward with performing arts centre

A $38 million world-class performing arts centre will be built in Busselton after a monumental council decision this week.

Jackson Barrett

Back to BaroqueHIP Company throw a Bach birthday party

HIP Company present Bach Together Again, first anniversary concert at St Andrew’s Church, Subiaco

David Cusworth

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In the mixCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
6iX has high hopes to switch over to FM radio

It’s been part of Perth’s radio landscape since 1933, but now the golden oldies radio station 6iX wants to switch over to FM, amid complaints of the deteriorating quality of the AM signal in WA.

Krystal Sanders

ArtsBanksy's self-shredding painting on sale

Three years after his painting partially shredded itself in London, Banksy's painting 'Love is in the Bin", is to be auctioned again.

AAP

Feeling the loveAlbany artist on the ‘spiritual’ process of felt making

Inspired by the nature she surrounds herself in and her Estonian nanna, Nadja Roelofs shares her artistic journey creating felt

Kellie Balaam

Not ‘very nice’Sacha Baron Cohen silences fans at secret Perth shows

The international superstar has played to secret shows at a small Perth bar, delighting comedy fans by appearing as one of his most loved characters.

Brianna Dugan

Classical liveIntrigue and charm in Ballet by Candlelight

Australian Baroque celebrate Ballet by Candlelight at UWA’s Winthrop Hall

David Cusworth

‘Very niiice’Comments‘It’s amazing’: Borat visits iconic Busselton Jetty

International movie star Sacha Baron Cohen had great success after visiting the iconic mile-long Busselton Jetty today during his trip in WA’s South-West, leaving the locals star-struck.

Brianna Dugan

Music liveBiggest orchestra in solar system for The Planets

WA Symphony Orchestra plays Holst Planets suite with Asher Fisch at Perth Concert Hall

David Cusworth

Remarkable taleCommentsPremiumLove and laughter

Comedian Joe White and his mum share their incredible story of survival in Sudan before arriving in Australia.

Jay Hanna

Eye-openingCommentsPremiumPrize-winning teen artist highlights poignant prejudice

Young artist Lily Kellahan earned an award and exhibition at the Art Gallery of WA with paintings of children with their mouths ‘cut off’ in a deliberate statement about the voicelessness of youth.

Raquel de Brito