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Nora Heysen: A Pioneer in Art and Life

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Stolen Splendour: The World’s Most Daring Jewellery Heists

Category: Jewels

In October 2025, the world was horrified by news of a brazen daylight robbery at one of the most famous museums on earth, the Louvre in Paris...

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Early Robots: The Fascinating Rise of the French Doll Automaton

Category: Decorative Arts

The doll automaton is a relic of a world past, both fascinating and disconcerting; often no larger than a coffee table book...

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A. Lange & Söhne: The Lazarus of the Watchmaking Industry

Category: Timepieces

When I read the story of A. Lange & Söhne’s dramatic decline and remarkable rebirth, I couldn’t help but think of the biblical miracle of Lazarus...

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In Conversation: On Sentimentality in Design with Madeleine Murdoch and Frances Normoyle

Category: In Conversation

In the lead up to Sentimental Pull, a collaborative exhibition between Melbourne design studio, Streifen, and Leonard Joel...

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Wild Luxury: Exotic Skins and the Art of Precision

Category: Luxury

Exotic skins sit at the intersection of beauty, power, and restraint in luxury...

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How to… Understand Art Conservation, with Andrew Dewhurst

Category: In Conversation

Andrew Dewhurst is a highly skilled art conservator based in Melbourne...

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From the Workshop: The Art of Weaving, with Angelo Rusak

Category: Art Expert Series

In this new series of conversations, we visit the ateliers of skilled artisans to learn more about interesting, rare trades and crafts...

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Remembering Craig: Iconic super tusker and symbol of elephant conservation

Category: The 22nd Report

It is with immense sadness that the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the global conservation community mark the passing of Craig, Keny...

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Making Masterpieces

Category: Decorative Arts

How Regulation and Patronage Shaped 18th Century French Furniture...

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Bridging Cultures: The Collection of Christine & James Liao

Category: Asian Art

On 23 February, Leonard Joel presents Bridging Cultures: The Collection of Christine and James Tzeng Chiang Liao...

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