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Power of dance fuels African resistance

11 February 2023

The crowd-winning Bikutsi 3000 is an aspirational hymn to freedom for the continent of Africa, discovers Angela Ho.

A female dancer turns her gaze away from a male dancer holding her hand as both are bathed in stage spotlights in the Perth Moves Strut Dance performance. STRUT delivers 15 minutes of flame

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STRUT delivers 15 minutes of flame

9 February 2023

Crystal Pite’s bold choreography delivers 15 minutes of scintillating dance for Perth Moves: 10 Duets on a Theme of Rescue.

Drummers and dancers respond to each other on stage in Manifesto. Drummers on risers and dancers sitting on chairs and dancing below in performance of Manifesto Drummers and dancers respond to each other on stage in Manifesto. Powerful primal beat of optimism

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Powerful primal beat of optimism

9 February 2023

Stephanie Lake Company’s exploration of the relationship between rhythm and human movement in Manifesto is intoxicating and invigorating, says Nina Levy. She just wishes she could have been closer to the action.

A surreal landscape unfolds on stage, a woman clad in a spiky gold beehive-like bubble is surrounded by musicians, including a harpist. An image of a woman's head is projected on the screen behind, her face covered in razor like tentacles and bobbles. It is Icelandic artist Bjork Stars align for Perth Festival’s world party

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Stars align for Perth Festival’s world party

8 February 2023

With its theme of Djinda, the Noongar word for stars, Perth Festival celebrates its 70th anniversary by re-convening the conversation between local and international artists. Mark Naglazas previews Perth’s premiere summer arts event.

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Cream of the crop 2022

15 December 2022

Which shows were Seesaw Mag’s favourites this year? We ask our writers to reflect on the year that was… and the year that will be.

A couple stand waist-deep in the ocean as a glittering blue whale soars above them, the setting sun casting the sky in purple-pink haze. This is from the new Tourism Western Australia campaign Walking on a Dream. Let’s talk about the future: Making the tourism dream a reality

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Let’s talk about the future: Making the tourism dream a reality

17 October 2022

Tourism and the arts are both finding their feet post-pandemic. How can the relationship between the two be strengthened now and into the future? Julie Hosking reports in the final of a three-part series in partnership with the Chamber of Arts and Culture WA.

AGWA Rooftop, Art Gallery Of Western Australia, Australia, Ever Present Family Day, Northbridge, Venue, Western Australia Arts sponsorship. Perth city skyline at twilight with a group of people gathered on a rooftop dance party in the foreground Show me the other money

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Show me the other money

1 July 2022

The pressure on the arts community to wean itself off mining and fossil fuel money has been amplified by the outcome of the Federal election. But are there realistic alternatives to an industry that looms so large over all aspects of West Australian business and culture? Mark Naglazas reports.

Monumental. Photo: Bo Wong The Monumental exhibition is filled with orange light. On a screen is a group of dancers, who form a kind of human monument. Behind them we can see the sun, either rising or setting. Powerful work dismantles more than statues

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Powerful work dismantles more than statues

29 March 2022

Amrita Hepi’s compelling video montage leaves Ilona McGuire feeling empowered, hopeful and comforted.

Photo: Cole Baxter A banner made of a section of pink fabric with an orange dillybag and orange fabric hands in front of a screen, on which is projected a pink sky with a white oval shape in the centre. A cup of tea with your art

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A cup of tea with your art

29 March 2022

More than an exhibition, ‘We hold you close’ is an invitation to participate in the spirit and culture of this land, discovers Ilona McGuire.

Pictured is the work of British Filmmaker Isaac Julien the creator of Lessons of the Hour and Ten Thousand Waves. In the image we see a dark room with a variety of screens across three walls that display his work. Double feature makes a singular splash

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Double feature makes a singular splash

10 March 2022

Multiple screens and a poetic visual style lift Isaac Julien’s film works well above the ordinary in this Perth Festival installation, writes Craig McKeough.

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Seesaw Magazine acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work and live, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
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