Visual Art
Whimsical creations by ceramicist Bruce Nuske displayed in an exhibition space designed by the late Khai Liew are being shown alongside a meditative presentation by visual artist Dana Awartani in this captivating showcase at Samstag Museum of Art.
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There was something for everyone in the giant festival finale that the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra cooked up on the weekend. With electronic music duo Electric Fields, the Floods of Fire concert was a joyous occasion.
Akram Khan’s latest collaboration brings Rudyard Kipling’s 19th-century classic into contemporary relevance, its post-apocalyptic setting, reimagined characters and flawless, multi-layered production transforming the beloved children’s tale into an urgent call to action.
Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson placed his stamp all over Bach’s Goldberg Variations with stunning artistry. An extraordinary show of compassion towards one audience member made it all the more memorable.
The performers from STREB EXTREME ACTION provoke gasps from the audience in a show that impresses with its mix of elegance, brute strength and playfulness.
Leaving behind St Peter’s Cathedral as their usual venue during festival time, Adelaide Chamber Singers took to the Town Hall with exuberance – plus myriad birdcalls.
In a work brimming with vulnerability and vitality, the artists at Australian Dance Theatre ask us to pause and look inwards to our nation’s heart.
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The Festival Theatre turned into a party dance floor when Angélique Kidjo lit it up with an exuberant performance that brought the audience to their feet.
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In his compelling monologue, Édouard Louis meticulously describes a childhood ruined by poverty, abuse, and alienation. He blames his father but comes to realise there are also much larger social and structural cruelties in play.
New York-based artist Elizabeth Streb has been challenging the notion of being ‘right way up’ since the 1970s. In an Australian premiere, performers will fling and fly their way around her ‘action machines’ in a spectacle of awe, danger and discipline.
Astrid Pill & Collaborators’ unconventional and highly original monologue reflects on mortality, grief and the relationships we have with lovers after they are gone.
In Barrie Kosky’s new version, The Threepenny Opera has had a haircut and a makeover but the satire is still in there, along with Kurt Weill’s splendid music.
Laurie Anderson’s exhibition – which includes a re-write of the Bible and text generated by an AI-simulacrum of her late husband Lou Reed – is far more interesting in concept than reality.
If performance art is now, then the intensely thought-provoking, multi-artist production from the Marina Abramović Institute, Takeover, has made its thick presence known.
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The stars aligned for readers on Saturday night with four literary luminaries converging on stage to open Adelaide Writers’ Week with a fascinating discussion of power, writing and finding truth in complicated times.
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The delightful Grand Theft Theatre manages to capture the joy and significance of theatre while also eschewing the pretension that sometimes surrounds it.
This cinematic opera combines aspects of traditional dance and song with modern visuals in projections and puppetry for an unforgettably reverent deep dive into the ocean of Narungga creation stories.
Restless Dance Theatre’s exploration of sex, love and intimacy is gentle, playful and moving.
WOMADelaide is the place to make new music discoveries, and ahead of this year’s event Annette Tripodi shares tips for some must-see acts spanning Ukrainian folk, Balkans ska-rock, West African funk and more.
Twenty-four leading contemporary artists present their take on the concept of Inner Sanctum through works ranging from paintings and poetry to video installations and music in curator José Da Silva’s 2024 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art.
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Described as a visual meditation on mourning, Goodbye, Lindita eloquently, and sometimes convulsively, expresses feeling and wonder about the mystery of death – without uttering a single word.
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Baleen Moondjan is an epic Ngugi/Nunukul/Moondjan story of great beauty, sorrow and dignity told under darkening sky and measured out by the timeless beat of waves on the sands of Pathawilyangga in this unforgettable performance.
As readers prepare to converge on the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden, our Diary of a Book Addict columnist recommends five must-see Writers’ Week sessions – as well as a string of other local and international authors worth seeking out.
As the 2024 summer festival season kicks off, we asked eight of our writers and reviewers to share tips for must-see shows and events across the Adelaide Fringe and Festival programs. Their recommendations offer something for every taste.
Trust and collaboration were essential in the creation of I Hide in Bathrooms – a theatre work that cracks open different perspectives on the entangled experiences of grief and love.
Audience members will be invited to play the role of voyeur in Private View, an Adelaide Festival show highlighting diverse and often hidden experiences of sex, love, romance and desire.
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The schedule for the 2024 Adelaide Writers’ Week has been released, with director Louise Adler promising ‘illuminating, inspiring and intriguing conversations’ featuring 194 writers including Booker and Pulitzer prize winners as well as numerous other bestselling authors.
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Presenting his first major commission since concluding his culture-defining stint at Bangarra Dance Theatre, Stephen Page will open the 2024 Adelaide Festival with a hypnotically beautiful work that reflects both his own career stage and Australia’s public conversation.
Nigerian singer and saxophonist Seun Kuti is one of the final four international artists announced for this year’s WOMADelaide and is promising to present a powerful show with the band originally formed by his Afrobeat pioneer father Fela Kuti.
The 2024 Adelaide Festival will feature returning favourites such as Barrie Kosky, Laurie Anderson, Angélique Kidjo, Stephen Page and Akram Khan, as well as introducing a new generation of rising stars from Australia and around the world.
Jamaican musician Ziggy Marley – the son of reggae legend Bob Marley – headlines a line-up of 28 artists from 25 countries in WOMADelaide’s first major announcement for the 2024 festival in Botanic Park.
Artist and poets will lead an exploration of places of refuge and sanctuary in the 18th Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art next year, with work spilling onto the city streets and leaving a legacy of public art.
SA arts & culture news in brief: Illuminate invites creative proposals from recent graduates, Adelaide Festival announces a 2024 classical music highlight, Shop SALA goes live, a new performing arts funding initiative launches, and the ASQ reboots international touring.
