Category: All of the Arts

Drop a coin in his mouth, rub his nose, and good fortune could come your way: meet ‘Il Porcellino’, Sydney’s lucky pig.

Cortlandt Alley represents New York in countless movies and shows; a visual stand-in for a city that no longer exists.

The Aurukun Camp Dogs are wooden sculptures from far north Queensland, charismatic manifestations of a long-standing artistic tradition.

Our definitive guide to the greatest TV shows of all time, as determined by scientific research and analysis.

Lovesick robots, killer bees, a feminist cave woman, a thoughtful seagull, and a brace of unwanted sequels: here are the worst films nominated for an Oscar.

The Sad Sheep Painting – aka: ‘Anguish’ – is one of the NGV’s most popular; a well-known work by a largely forgotten artist.

Pepper’s Ghost is an optical illusion that became the toast of Victorian England. Its creator was one of the first celebrity scientists.

Film as a medium is tied to technology. Here is a history of film, seen through 11 technical advances.

Australia has censored a lot of films since the medium debuted here, including some unlikely candidates. Here are 11 films banned in Australia.