Sidney Nolan; In His Own Words. November 4, 2007 Watch video The first major retrospective of Sidney Nolan's painting since his death fifteen years ago opened this weekend at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. With it, came the debate of whether indeed he was the greatest Australian painter of the 20th century and if so, what was the secret of his genius.
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The Loud and Reckless Years October 28, 2007 Watch video Earlier this year, Jimmy Barnes was rushed to hospital for double heart surgery. For the first time in his career he was forced to rest. He picked up a guitar and started writing music, in bed while his chest healed. Next month he will release his first album in seven years with original new material, written during that time. A more mellow, softer sounding Jimmy has emerged. more
Tori Amos and friends October 7, 2007 Watch video Eccentric musician Tori Amos has just visited Australia, with a series of concerts for her new album, American Doll Posse. Its unashamedly political, with songs like 'Yo George!' an blunt attack on the current American administration. more
The Guggenheim comes to Australia September 30, 2007 Watch video In an arts world coup for Melbourne, the biggest collection of works from New York's famed Guggenheim Museum is currently on show at the National Gallery of Victoria. But there's not a Pisarro or a Picasso in sight.
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Hayes days August 19, 2007 Watch video Former Savage Garden front man Darren Hayes is back in the spotlight, and this weekend has released in Australia his third solo album, This Delicate Thing We've Made. But it's been almost seven years now since Savage Garden came to an abrupt end, and Darren has been reinventing himself, musically, and also personally ... more
Fletcher the Etcher August 5, 2007 Watch video At 60, Perry Fletcher is not only Australia's greatest engraver, but a unique figure in this art form. Working on any medium from glass, gold and silver to granite, Fletcher the Etcher has mastered a freehand style that has transcended the limits of his contemporaries. His story really starts in the killing fields of Vietnam, where Fletcher as a national serviceman saw the horrors of war ... more
Music: Mick Hart July 29, 2007 Australian singer/songwriter Mick Hart has been touring the world for the past nine years, playing festivals and concerts all over the world. We caught up with Mick during his last Australian tour to promote his new album ... more
Kelly chronicles July 22, 2007 Watch video It's been a long road for Paul Kelly from his early pub rock days to the thoughtful ballads of his latest album, his songs reveal us to ourselves. The songs have sustained Kelly's reputation and now his lyrics are being taught at school, a sign he has surely made his way into the collective consciousness of the country ... more
Return of the Phantom July 15, 2007 Watch video Seventeen years ago Anthony Warlow broke Australian box office records with his performance in Phantom of the Opera. And now he’s set to launch another season. Warlow's motivation for returning to his signature role is to show his 13-year-old-daughter, Phoebe, how he made his name ... more
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