Art should be regarded as essential infrastructure
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Art should be regarded as essential infrastructure

13 April 2026

At Perth Design Week, designers and cultural leaders asked why cities invest heavily in cultural spaces but neglect the artists and practices that animate them. Mark Naglazas writes.

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Western Australia’s State Buildings turn ten
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Western Australia’s State Buildings turn ten

8 October 2025

On 15 October 2025, the State Buildings turn 10. One of WA’s most significant recent heritage redevelopments, they’re also emblematic of the ultimate triumph of adaptive reuse over the wrecking ball of the “cult of progress.”

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You’re wearing more than clothes.
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You’re wearing more than clothes.

28 August 2025

Fashion isn’t just about what we wear — it’s a mirror of culture, art, and identity. Jessie Appleyard unpacks how style tells stories, sparks protest, and shapes the way we move through the world.

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