It’s not just a sport: when BMX riding becomes art
Grimy and graffitied skateparks seem like the last place to find artistic freedom. But interesting stunts and tricks are how BMX rider Nathan Leech expresses his creativity. Ashley Bell reports
It’s not just a sport: when BMX riding becomes art
Grimy and graffitied skateparks seem like the last place to find artistic freedom. But interesting stunts and tricks are how BMX rider Nathan Leech expresses his creativity. Ashley Bell reports
4 ways to stay artistic during lockdown
Our creative spirit can be overlooked during lockdown, but it doesn’t have to be. Joel Rasmussen looks at some options
Melbourne’s arts industry at crisis point
Without additional financial support or a big increase in vaccinations, Melbourne’s arts and events scene could soon be a shadow of its former self. Jack Crnjanin reports.
From bare to beautiful: empty shopfronts get a community-friendly makeover
Boroondara Council is covering vacant shopfronts with locally designed floral decals to reinvigorate tired shopping strips. Rosie Mountjoy, Macy Saddington and Elizabeth Weinberg report.
Back to the future: return of the music festival
The return of festivals is a huge relief for music fans, but have COVID restrictions damaged the experience? Eddie Russell reports.
Studio Ghibli on Netflix: An animated legacy
Netflix Australia offers its viewers many escapes from the trials of 2020 – and this library of Japanese animation is one of the best, writes Adam Virgona.
Local artist’s colourful COVID project puts her in pole position
Pariya Ziakas is taking her art to a new medium to transform her suburban neighbourhood with imaginative designs. Charlotte Marsh reports.
Characters, skulls and making art
Zoe Meehan’s art is all-consuming – an intense world of character, form, colour, and stories, as well as growing technical skills. Words and photographs by Jack Meehan.
Ca Tru: Cultural preservation in Vietnam
Linh Le tells the story of Ca Tru, a unique form of traditional music of Vietnam. In 2009, Ca Tru was officially recognized by…