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Samuel Cairnduff

Samuel Cairnduff

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Powerhouse Parramatta is about to open without the leader who defined it

Lisa Havilah’s departure just weeks before Powerhouse Parramatta opens leaves a museum shaped closely around her vision facing questions of...

07.09.2026 20

Pearls and Irritations

Samuel Cairnduff

Powerhouse Parramatta was meant to reshape Sydney’s cultural map. Now its leadership is under scrutiny

Sydney’s Powerhouse Parramatta was built on a bold leader’s vision. Now that leader is stepping down, weeks before it is due to open.

28.08.2026 10

The Conversation

Samuel Cairnduff

Creative Australia’s backflip on Venice Biennale representatives exposes deep governance failures

03.07.2025 20

Pearls and Irritations

Samuel Cairnduff

Creative Australia’s backflip on Venice Biennale representatives exposes deep governance failures

Khaled Sabsabi has been reinstated as Australia representative for the Venice Biennale. A review offers a damning but restrained post-mortem.

03.07.2025 10

The Conversation

Samuel Cairnduff