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Grandmother Defied 1950s Norms as Artist and Mother
Acts of KindnessApr 5

Grandmother Defied 1950s Norms as Artist and Mother

A new art exhibition celebrates Mirka Mora, a Holocaust survivor who rejected 1950s conformity to become both a devoted mother and groundbreaking Australian modernist artist. Her granddaughter now curates a show honoring the radical artists who shaped Australia's creative revolution.

ABC Australia3 min read
Street Artist's 'Aussie' Posters Challenge Identity for 10 Years
Community HeroesApr 26

Street Artist's 'Aussie' Posters Challenge Identity for 10 Years

Australian street artist Peter Drew has spent a decade plastering 5,000 handmade posters across the country, celebrating overlooked faces in Australian history. His self-funded project challenges who gets to be called "Aussie" and sparks conversations about belonging in communities nationwide.

ABC Australia3 min read
India's Artiure Turns AI Art Into Income for 100 Artists
InnovationMay 20

India's Artiure Turns AI Art Into Income for 100 Artists

A new platform is helping digital and AI artists transform their work into physical products while earning perpetual revenue. Artiure aims to bring 100 artists online by year's end, creating financial opportunities for creators who struggle to monetize digital art.

YourStory India3 min read
Artist Wins After 10-Month Fight Over Political Satire
SolutionsMay 23

Artist Wins After 10-Month Fight Over Political Satire

An Australian artist who faced criminal charges for anti-fascist political artwork just had his case dismissed after 10 months of legal battle. The court ordered prosecutors to pay his legal costs, upholding his right to create political art.

ABC Australia2 min read
Australian Crawl Reunites After 40 Years for 10 Shows
Global NewsJun 15

Australian Crawl Reunites After 40 Years for 10 Shows

One of Australia's most beloved rock bands is getting back together after four decades apart. Australian Crawl's original members will perform 10 concerts this fall alongside Men At Work and other Aussie music legends.

ABC Australia2 min read
2,400 Artists Got $1K Monthly. They Worked More, Not Less
SolutionsMay 19

2,400 Artists Got $1K Monthly. They Worked More, Not Less

When New York gave 2,400 artists $1,000 a month with no strings attached, critics predicted laziness. Instead, artists spent nearly four more hours per week on their creative work.

Good Good Good3 min read
Bengaluru Gallery Grows Artists for 10+ Years
SolutionsJul 12

Bengaluru Gallery Grows Artists for 10+ Years

A Bengaluru art gallery has spent over a decade nurturing artists through exhibitions, live performances, and cultural conversations, creating a thriving creative community. Gallery Time and Space recently celebrated this journey with a showcase featuring more than 50 diverse artists.

YourStory India2 min read
60+ Artists Unite for Bengaluru's National Art Festival
InnovationMay 30

60+ Artists Unite for Bengaluru's National Art Festival

India's vibrant art scene came alive as over 60 accomplished artists from across the country gathered in Bengaluru for the second annual Namma Art festival. The celebration showcased diverse artistic voices and sparked important conversations about creativity's role in modern India.

YourStory India2 min read
Spotify and Universal Launch Artist-Approved AI Remixes
InnovationMay 22

Spotify and Universal Launch Artist-Approved AI Remixes

Music fans will soon be able to create custom covers and remixes of their favorite songs, with artists getting paid and choosing whether to participate. Spotify and Universal Music Group just announced a groundbreaking deal that puts creative control and compensation in artists' hands.

Google News - Entertainment3 min read
Spotify Badges Now Verify Artists Are Human, Not AI
InnovationApr 30

Spotify Badges Now Verify Artists Are Human, Not AI

Spotify just launched a green checkmark system to help listeners identify real human artists as AI-generated music now makes up nearly half of all daily uploads. Over 99% of popular artists will get verified at launch, with more rolling out weekly.

Engadget2 min read
Australia's First Astronaut Named 2026 Australian of the Year
InnovationJan 25

Australia's First Astronaut Named 2026 Australian of the Year

Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who became Australia's first qualified astronaut in 2024, has been named Australian of the Year for inspiring a nation to reach for the stars. The space engineer is now encouraging young Australians to embrace science with the same "give it a go" spirit they bring to sports fields.

ABC Australia3 min read
Indian Startup Artiure Helps Artists Earn From Digital Art
SolutionsMay 20

Indian Startup Artiure Helps Artists Earn From Digital Art

A new platform is turning digital artwork into physical products while helping artists reach global markets and build sustainable careers. Artiure splits revenue 70-30 with creators, putting income directly in artists' hands.

YourStory India2 min read
Spotify Verifies 99% of Artists to Fight AI Music Flood
InnovationApr 30

Spotify Verifies 99% of Artists to Fight AI Music Flood

Spotify just launched verified badges to help you find real human artists as AI-generated music takes over streaming platforms. Over 99% of artists you actively search for now get a green checkmark proving they're the real deal.

TechCrunch2 min read
Weet-Bix Kimchi: Tasmania's Korean-Australian Food Fusion
InnovationFeb 15

Weet-Bix Kimchi: Tasmania's Korean-Australian Food Fusion

A Korean Australian farmer in Tasmania is making kimchi with an unlikely Australian ingredient that's winning over locals and helping fermented food take root in regional Australia. Sue Glynn's Weet-Bix kimchi formula is turning heads at workshops while connecting two cultures through food.

SBS Australia3 min read
Australian Wildcard Talia Gibson Dominates in Home Debut
SportsJan 18

Australian Wildcard Talia Gibson Dominates in Home Debut

West Australian tennis star Talia Gibson crushed her higher-ranked opponent in straight sets at the Australian Open, proving her aggressive style belongs on the world stage. The 24-year-old's journey from match point elimination at Wimbledon to confident first-round victory shows how fast she's rising.

ABC Australia2 min read
De Minaur's Focus Strategy for Australian Open Run
SportsJan 18

De Minaur's Focus Strategy for Australian Open Run

Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is embracing a "selfish" mindset to block out distractions as he enters his ninth Australian Open as the sixth seed. The 26-year-old's fresh approach to managing his energy could be the key to his deepest grand slam run yet.

ABC Australia2 min read
Tennis Star Wins Australian Open After Achilles Comeback
SportsJan 19

Tennis Star Wins Australian Open After Achilles Comeback

Storm Hunter returned to the Australian Open after a career-threatening Achilles rupture left her in tears, wondering if she'd ever play singles tennis again. The 31-year-old Australian just won her first-round match, proving that even the most devastating injuries can't stop someone with unfinished business.

ABC Australia3 min read
Alex de Minaur Reaches Australian Open Quarterfinals
SportsJan 26

Alex de Minaur Reaches Australian Open Quarterfinals

Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur delivered a commanding performance on home soil, defeating Alexander Bublik in straight sets to reach his second Australian Open quarterfinal. The sixth seed will now face world number one Carlos Alcaraz in front of his home crowd.

Tico Times Costa Rica2 min read
Australian Wildcard Taylah Preston, 20, Stuns at Hobart
SportsJan 20

Australian Wildcard Taylah Preston, 20, Stuns at Hobart

Rising Australian tennis star Taylah Preston just turned heads with her biggest career week yet, defeating top seed Emma Raducanu in Hobart and reaching her first tour-level semifinal. The 20-year-old wildcard is proving she belongs on the big stage just as the Australian Open kicks off.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough2 min read
Artist Reinstated After Backlash Shows Two Works in Venice
Community HeroesFeb 25

Artist Reinstated After Backlash Shows Two Works in Venice

After being controversially dropped then reinstated as Australia's Venice Biennale representative, Khaled Sabsabi will make history by showing two installations at the prestigious art event. He's the first Australian artist to exhibit in both the main exhibition and the Australia Pavilion.

ABC Australia3 min read

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