Who gets to stay above the flood line in Brisbane? This question consumes Phoebe Paradise
Brisbane artist Phoebe Paradise turns the tension between Queenslander houses and their environment into works of gothic, sci-fi art.
From milkwood trees to a tablet and stylus, iconic dog sculptures get new life in digital art
Ancient craftsmanship collides with augmented reality in an art project taking the world-renowned 'Ku' dog sculptures of Aurukun into a new dimension with the next generation of artists.
Techno optimist converts robotic dogs into artists
Agnieszka Pilat talks about her installation at the VGA. She explains it features four robotic dogs designed by Boston Dynamics creating 36 canvases over a three month period.
'We went for the throat': Matrix producer brings horror show to Tiktok in one-minute episodes
In one-minute snippets, writers and directors of a new Western Sydney series need to grab their audience, because, unlike a movie screen, their film is being shown on phones across the world.
Flying cars and film stars: The 'Olympics of Festivals' lands in Sydney next week
In its world-first debut outside of Austin, Texas, groundbreaking festival South by Southwest is coming to Sydney. But with tickets going for up to $1,895 how do locals get involved?
'I can't not paint': 94-year-old woman celebrates a life in the arts
From designing wrapping paper for department store giant Myer to pioneering art therapy at a Melbourne hospital and adopting digital art, landscape painter June Boase Weller has dedicated a lifetime to the arts.
How NFTs are creating a new global marketplace for regional artists like Ben
Warracknabeal-based Ben Fowler's first NFT digital artwork sold for $930 within days. Now he and other regional artists are cashing in on the opportunities of blockchain technology.
This designer custom-makes clothes from his mum's backyard in Western Sydney — and they're divine
Gender-neutral, inclusive and sustainably produced fashion is at the heart of Gary Bigeni’s latest collection, but it’s taken the better part of two decades for him to find his feet.
A Brilliant Canvas (update) | John Olsen
On the day of his state funeral, Australian Story revisits the Olsens, a family forged by their father's passion and drive for painting. As John became a darling of the art world in the 60s and 70s, his obsessive focus on dedication to his work often cast a long shadow on those around him.
How an 80yo volunteer fulfilling an 'incredible passion' for rocks inspired a 3D-printed dinosaur nest
Elizabeth Kodela helps with the "painstaking process" of uncovering 90-million-year-old dinosaur bones. Now her passion has led to a futuristic outback installation.
Credits roll on more drive-ins, as we near the end of a unique era in cinematic history
Soaring land values and cultural changes are behind the dwindling number of drive-in cinemas in Australia, a historian says. But is there still time for an encore?
Clarice Beckett exhibition opens in Geelong
Geelong Gallery are holding an exhibition showcasing Clarice Beckett's work. Coinciding with the 100 year anniversary of her first exhibition,
the show promises visitors a new interaction with her landscapes .
Can't name any queer Australian artists? Here are five trailblazers to start with
ABC Arts has dug into the Sydney WorldPride program to introduce you to some of Australia’s most radical and thought-provoking creatives.
AI can now dream up almost anything. Its creators say there will be some 'scary moments'
Artificial intelligence can create dreamlike videos, mimicked voices and instant essays — and that's just the beginning, experts say.
One-of-a-kind art exhibit paints the pictures of the visually impaired
Memories of people with a visual impairment have been brought to life by artists.
Ziggy Ramo accuses the ABC of censorship
The episode focused on censorship and diversity in the media in the wake of a damning diversity report and the coronavirus pandemic.
'It feels like a violation': Kim found 'almost every portrait' they painted was used to train AI without their consent
AI image generators are learning from human illustrators without their consent. Now artists are speaking out.
We challenged an AI image generator and a human illustrator. Can you spot the differences in their work?
We put an AI image generator and a human illustrator head-to-head. Here's what they came up with, but can you tell the difference?
Where are these AI images coming from and are there security concerns?
The whimsical images floating around on social media allow people to imagine what they might look like in a fantasy world. But they're raising alarm bells for artists and security experts. Here's why.
Stunning film of Amazon burning designed to give viewer 'an uneasy sense of our own complicity'
A monumental new artwork co-commissioned by the National Gallery of Victoria documents the pre-eminent environmental disaster of our times in a startling new way — while being disarmingly beautiful.
SALA festival delivering homegrown art to regional aficionados without having to "go to capital cities"
Regional artists are encouraging residents to connect with the creative culture in their towns as the 25th South Australian Living Artists Festival kicks off.
Analysis
analysis:Critics say it's Australia's most extraordinary media ban. So, is the blacklisted publication legitimate?
In the Northern Territory, an independent media outlet is banned from government press conferences and communications, raising concerns about who gets to question people in power.
Melbourne woman given flowers in TikTok trend
Melbourne woman Maree is given flowers by TikTok user Harrison Pawluk.
ABC Of It (1975)
The ABC was established on this day in 1932. This tribute aired on the first day of colour television in Australia.
Armed with a microphone and kelpie, Jack is making sure the lessons of the land don't disappear with farmers
The tradition of passing down the family farm is becoming less and less viable, but one young Aussie is ensuring intergenerational farming wisdom isn't lost.