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Loribelle Spirovski was a finalist in this year’s Archibald Prize with a portrait of didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton. She tells how she met him and why she painted it with her fingers.

From high notes to deep brass, June’s Limelight hits all the right chords in music, theatre and more!

From high notes to deep brass, June’s Limelight hits all the right chords in music, theatre and more!

Concert pianist Simon Tedeschi has written his first book, Fugitive, “an undiluted portrait” of himself and the world he lives in, which he describes as a “prose poem”.

We explore portraits of pianist Simon Tedeschi, how opera singer Anna Dowsley is building a career on two continents, the life of Arrigo Boito and our fascination with The Devil, the incredible life of pianist Ruth Slenczynska, and plenty more.

The AGNSW has announced 43 finalists including two of John Bell, while a Lisa Wilkinson portrait wins Packing Room Prize. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in