Beyond the Grave examines everything from people planning their own funerals to how cemeteries are designed. Tania Davlidge,executive director and curator of Open House,and Bjorn Nansen,University of Melbourne professor,specialist in digital death commemoration.

Designer deaths:From ocean paddles to sneakily scattered ashes,we’re doing things differently

Funeral at the pub? Sure. A digital avatar to remind loved ones about you? Why not. Death may be a constant but our approach to it is changing,dramatically.

  • Kerrie O'Brien

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Artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino were dropped as Australia’s representatives at the 2026 Venice Biennale.

Review into controversial dumping of Biennale artistic duo to avoid key question

The review into the circumstances of the sacking of artistic team Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino just a week after they were appointed is unlikely to satisfy furious critics of the decision.

  • Kerrie O'Brien andLinda Morris
Part of the Wangaratta District Specialist School,designed by Sibling Architecture. The project was 2024 winner of the AA Social Impact Award.

Who doesn’t need a hug? This exhibition will lift your mood

It’s a weighty issue,designing spaces for sensory needs. These architects invite you to be tucked into their sculptures.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Ella Hooper.

‘It’s about time’:Ella Hooper on why female artists need Roar Fest

A revolutionary music festival – with an all-women line-up – is coming to St Kilda this weekend.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Poet David Whyte in Sydney during his Australian tour.

Workmates chatting too loudly? This poet says we should enjoy it

Embracing everyday irritation is key to a life well-lived,argues rock star poet David Whyte.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Artist Khaled Sabsabi at the Campbelltown Art Centre in 2021.

Major gallery says Venice row endangers Australia’s global reputation

Creative Australia’s board is looking increasingly isolated as opponents line up to criticise its dropping of its Venice Biennale representative Khaled Sabsabi.

  • Linda Morris andKerrie O'Brien
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Artist Archie Moore and curator Ellie Buttrose at the Australian Pavilion at last year’s Venice Biennale.

‘Corruption of principles’:Venice Biennale sacking fallout grows

More artists,including Golden Lion-winning Archie Moore and Ben Quilty,have lashed the decision to sack Australia’s representatives.

  • Linda Morris andKerrie O'Brien
Rosanna Raymond of the Pacific Sisters.

The Pacific Sisters want you to don your Melbourne Cup best,then add nan’s lace and some bling

This Aotearoa-based arts collective has been blending ancestral Pasifika power with fashion,music,performance and fun for over 30 years.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Swingers curator Grace Herbert with Saeborg in costume.

Hole in platform one:Mini-golf to take over Flinders Street ballroom

Artists Miranda July,Kaylene Whisky and Saeborg are creating interactive putting greens for this wacky show in the Rising festival.

  • Kerrie O'Brien
Artist Khaled Sabsabi at the Campbelltown Art Centre.

Creative Australia announces review into cancelled Venice artist decision

The federal government’s peak arts body suddenly dumped an artist it had selected to represent the country at the world’s most significant art event.

  • Kerrie O'Brien andLinda Morris