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March 29, 2023, 6:52 am
Figurative, abstract sculptures on show
Through his sculpture Mittelman explores the human form, fashioning torsos from metal fasteners or links in bicycle chains that he welds together.
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Cameron Grant
March 24, 2023, 7:18 am
Melbourne, Sydney … next stop New York
Driftwood The Musical is based on Eva de Jong-Duldig’s critically acclaimed memoir Driftwood: Escape and survival through art and the original stage play by Jane Bodie.
By Hannah Schauder
From left: Stolen Generations member Lavinia Richards, Holocaust survivor Andrew Steiner, Shania Richards, and Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann at the conference.
March 21, 2023, 6:37 am
Conference packs an artistic punch
Panel discussions explored topics of antisemitism in Australia in the 21st century – including in the arts – and reimagining Jewish stories through live performance.
By Shane Desiatnik
Brett Whiteley (1939-1992) View From The Window, Lavender Bay (detail) 1977 Estimate: $140,000 - $180,000
March 20, 2023, 7:21 am
Breuer family collection to be auctioned
Presented as 24 consecutive lots, the Collection of Thomas & Eva Breuer (lots 25-49) reveals the breadth and discernment of Thomas and Eva’s collecting interests over four decades.
By AJN STAFF
The Opera Australia Chorus in Opera Australia's 2023 production of Chorus! at the Sydney Opera House. Photo: Keith Saunders
February 22, 2023, 6:58 am
Shining the spotlight on the choristers
Chorus! will guide audiences on a journey through time exploring humanity and conflict, and a return to nature and celebration of unity.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Composer Burt Bacharach (left) and lyricist Hal David hold Oscars they won for Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, at the Academy Awards, 1970. Photo: Bettmann/ Getty Images via JTA
February 21, 2023, 7:17 am
A bounty of ballads: remembering Burt
With hundreds of hits under his songwriting belt, Burt Bacharach is known for romantic, melancholic ballads that blurred the lines between jazz and pop.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Amish Blake by Dave Blumenthal.Photo: Instagram
February 21, 2023, 6:59 am
Judged by a cockatoo named Maude
"As you know, I love combining comedy and art, so I was really excited to learn that there was a competition which does precisely that."
By Jessica Abelsohn
February 20, 2023, 7:13 am
You People canned by critics and audiences
You People, which is currently topping Netflix charts, is accused of playing on stereotypes for cheap laughs.
By AJN STAFF
Audience watching the performance at the Wesley Music Centre.
February 16, 2023, 4:27 pm
Israeli and German embassies collaborate
They performed German works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Johannes Brahms, and Israeli works by Marc Lavry and Paul Ben-Haim, as well as by Moroccan-Israeli composer Shimon Buskila.
By Mia Gardiner
Gaza resident Iyad asks, "Is this a city or a military barracks?" Images: Courtesy CPC
February 15, 2023, 6:41 am
Life under Hamas
“I’m not trying to make you think I’m a hero. I’m just one of thousands of people who have dealt with similar situations and worse,”
Hugh Sheridan stars as Jonathan Larson in Tick, Tick... Boom!
February 14, 2023, 6:41 am
Tick, Tick… Boom! heads Down Under
And just like his Tony Award-winning smash hit, Rent, it was another piece of genius left behind.
By AJN STAFF
From left: Mother Teresa, Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud and Marie Curie
February 12, 2023, 7:32 am
The giants of history
Marin's interviewers 'talk' to people like Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa and more.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Composer Burt Bacharach performs in Milan, Italy on July 16, 2011. Photo: AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File
February 10, 2023, 11:23 am
Legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach dead at 94
American Jewish composer, songwriter and pianist was known for romantic, melancholic ballads that blurred line between jazz and pop, winning him fans across the world
By HUW GRIFFITH and SUSAN STUMME
Screenshot from Karen Pearlman's I Want to Make a Film about Women.
February 3, 2023, 12:25 pm
Filmmakers need not be caught short
JIFF is committed to supporting and championing local filmmakers, and stories reflecting the global Jewish experience.
By AJN STAFF
Anna Burgess (left) and Larissa Teale in Much Ado About Nothing at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens. Photography by Ben Fon.
January 24, 2023, 12:48 pm
Shakespeare under the stars with a rock ‘n’ roll beat
By Danny Gocs
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