Visual Art

Emotive exhibition reflects women’s stories of trauma and homelessness

News of the South Australian Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence provided the inspiration for What Women Hold, a powerful new exhibition of moving works created by women who have experienced homelessness and trauma.

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Film & TV

The year in film: That’s (not) all, folks

Cinemas struggled in 2024 as audiences shrank, fewer films came through, sure-fire ‘blockbusters’ bombed and production companies pulled back – but there were treasures in between the sequels and remakes.

PDBYPenelope Debelle

Greed: Why this 100-year-old movie is still so important

Film review: Green Border

Cate Blanchett on ‘Rumours’ and getting lost in the woods

Green Room

Green Room: Pink shorts, prizes and a blue chandelier

SA arts & culture news in brief: New Adelaide publishing venture shines a light on local literary scene, striking Chihuly chandelier to become a permanent fixture in the Botanic Garden, Guildhouse announces its next CEO, Cab Fest’s hot ticket, Ruby winners, and prize opportunities for visual artists.

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Visual Art

This material world is both sublime and subversive

Radical Textiles is as colourful and diverse as the myriad forms and expressions found across textile-oriented arts and crafts. InReview reviewer Katherine Tamiko looks at some of the highlights in an ambitious exhibition that surprises, inspires and delights.

KTBYKatherine Tamiko

In the Studio with Sam Songailo

Welcome to Babel

William Mackinnon trusts the process of painting

Theatre

State Theatre announces new artistic director

State Theatre Company South Australia has appointed its first female artistic director in 20 years, with arts leader Petra Kalive promising to ‘explore stories that speak to the heart of who we are and who we strive to become’.

SKBYSuzie Keen

Theatre review: Jack Maggs

The desperate plight of the Long Fork Lady

Ben Elton is on a mission to save humanity – but not from AI, stupid!

Books & Poetry

Diary of a book addict: A certain kind of woman

This month our Diary of a book addict columnist ranges from women before their time in LA to a special compilation of poetry in Adelaide.

JCBYJo Case

Poem: Grandparents

Diary of a book addict: A certain kind of woman

Night Sky & Master Stock

Music and Theatre

Musica Viva’s bigger, bolder, brave new world for everyone

Musica Viva Australia extends its program far beyond chamber music in 2025, says artistic director Paul Kildea, who promises a few surprises in his bag of tricks.

GWBYGillian Wills

What will The Necks play on tour? They’ll never be able to tell you …

Gene Simmons of KISS: ‘Rock music is still dead’

Music review: ASO’s Titan

Festivals

2025 Adelaide Festival promises a whole lotta love

The live adaptation of Trent Dalton’s Love Stories, a seductively sassy rock musical, and a free outdoor spectacle that will see 1000 dancers converge on Elder Park are among highlights of the 2025 Adelaide Festival program launched today.

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