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T Australia #20 is available at newsagents nationally, and can be ordered online now, either as a single copy or as part of a subscription.

Guest editor of the “Artistry” issue, out today, is art advisor and curator Viola Raikhel, who draws together a collection of compelling stories that delve into the creative process and examine what it means to be an artist today.

In Portrait of the Artist, this month’s cover story (page 66), she chats to Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan about his other passion: painting. Victoria Pearson wrote the story which includes photographs by Greg Gorman. 

In The Prodigy, Lance Richardson finds out more about the artist Andres Valencia, who is selling out shows and drawing comparisons to Picasso – at the age of 12. 

Elsewhere in the issue, Craig Tansley takes readers on a walking, driving and dining tour of Palm Springs, California, a desert playground for some of America’s most celebrated actors and artists. And we take a peek at actor Josh Brolin’s home in Malibu, California as he writes his forthcoming memoir (page 42). 

In terms of culinary arts, the writer Fred Siggins speaks to inventive distillers who are carving out a hugely successful niche with their wine-and-gin fusions (page 46) and we examine another appetising artform – meticulously decorated fondant-topped cakes (page 80).

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T Australia #19 is available at Coles, Woolworths and newsagents nationally, and can be ordered online now, either as a single copy or as part of a subscription.

In our first ever “Amour” issue, we examine love in all its complicated glory, unpacking what it means to love and be loved in this day and age, when all the old rules have been abandoned.

In our cover story (page 68), the writer Lance Richardson ponders the real meaning of love: is it comfort, compromise, collective fantasy — or all of the above? He also considers the dangers of dating apps, which force us to emphasise our looks and suppress the messy beauty of what makes us human. The photoshoot for “True Romance” expounds on these ideas of modern love. The model, Maria Baza, wears the signature colour red and is draped in a Michael Hill necklace. The photography by Jedd Cooney.

Elsewhere in the issue, Ute Junker calls attention to romance novels that are changing the cultural narrative (page 20). The T Australia staff answer personal questions about dating (page 16). The writer Helen Hawkes delves into the special bond between humans and dogs. “Dogs, no matter whether poodles or Rottweilers, are simply, and have always been, pure, slobbery, unconditional love,” she writes (page 19). We explore how French cuisine is back in fashion, with a wave of Paris-inspired bistros beloved for their chic decor and varied menus cropping up (page 32) and the return of a favourite cocktail in “Blast From the Past” (page 24).

To grab a copy of Issue 18, either order the mag online, subscribe or pick up a copy from your local Coles or newsagent nationally.

T Australia #18 is available at Coles and newsagents nationally, and can be ordered online now, either as a single copy or as part of a subscription.

T Australia’s seventeenth issue celebrates Journeys: from the sensory to the political to the more typical globetrotting variety. What we’ve found, amid the dazzling medley of contributions that came back, is that no matter what form they take, our most memorable journeys are often the ones that take us to new, or long-forgotten, parts of ourselves.

Our cover story (page 62), written by Emma Pegrum, profiles one of the Australia’s most formidable creative exports, the award-winning television, film and theatre star Sarah Snook. Photographed by Eric Michael Roy. and styled by Chloe Beene, the interview (“Playing Paradox”, page 62) delves into her journey — or should we say journeys — preparing to play no less than 26 roles in Sydney Theatre Company’s West End debut of its adaptation of “The Picture of Dorian Gray”. “Playing other people brings you closer to yourself,” says Snook.

Elsewhere in the issue, Victoria Pearson writes about the hiking wear,
performance sneakers and technical fabrics is about tackling — and protecting ourselves from — the great outdoors (page 76). Tony Davis interviews the Monaco’s leader, Prince Albert II (and uncovers his special connection with Australia (page 72). The writer Luke Benedictus contemplates the innate eroticism of hotel rooms in “Suite Loving” (page 24). We explore Rio de Janeiro’s new wave of pared-back, nature-focused architecture in “Above It All” (page 40) and in “A Lick of the Past” (page 56) and “Short and Sweet” (page 32), we examine the nostalgic food trends that are transporting our tastebuds to simpler — but no less delicious — times.

Plus, our T Travel Supplement is here, spanning adventures to Hong Kong, Hamilton Island, the high seas and Wales. To grab a copy of Issue 17, either order the mag online, subscribe or pick up a copy at newsagents nationally.

T Australia #16 is available at newsagents nationally, and can be ordered online now, either as a single copy or as part of a subscription.

T Australia’s sixteenth issue celebrates The Greats: the talents across music, film, art and fashion whose careers are a master class in curiosity, composure and defiance.

Our cover story (page 64), written by Emily Lordi, profiles one of the world’s most singular and compelling entertainment personalities, the pioneering hip-hop star, actress and producer Queen Latifah. Photographed by Rahim Fortune and styled by Ian Bradley, the interview delves into the multihyphenate’s three-decade-long career spanning rap, jazz, acting and directing, alongside the far-reaching impact she has made for women in creative fields.

Then there’s the actor Annette Bening, whose four-decade career is shaped by a penchants for playing difficult women. But, as the writer Ligaya Mishan discovers (page 80), it’s the difficulty of the roles themselves that really interests her.

There’s also Miuccia Prada (page 70), who transformed her family’s leather goods business into an empire that has changed the way we dress and think about clothing. “It’s about living different parts of your personality,” she says.

In beauty, Victoria Pearson sits down with Gian Luca Perris, the chief executive officer and “nose”of the 800-year-old Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella (page 28). Anthony Ham takes us to the land of the lions, the Serengeti, where encounters with these beasts are both common and captivating (page 94). And T Australia columnist and author Lance Richardson shares how a revelatory encounter with Taylor Swift prompted a deep-dive on the rubric for cultural excellence (page 30).

Plus, our annual Christmas Gift Guide is here (page 54), spanning the ultimate curation of beauty-counter indulgences and colourful travel essentials, the new smart glasses and the softest shoes. To grab a copy of Issue 16, either order the mag online, subscribe or pick up a copy at newsagents nationally.

T Australia #16 is available at newsagents nationally, and can be ordered online now, either as a single copy or as part of a subscription.

For our annual The Yes Issue, there could be no other cover star than the model Ajak Deng. Captured in the season’s best by the photographer Georges Antoni, Deng embodies the maverick spirit that shapes this issue, whose pages are dedicated to the disruptors and rebels who dare to ask the difficult questions and spark change.

Bottega Veneta’s Matthieu Blazy shares his style evolution in pictures, the photographer Bharat Sikk captures refined spring fashion, shaped by expertly draped dresses and silk separates, while the writer Alexa Brazilia asks why a time-consuming confection (beloved by Queen Elizabeth I) is making a sweet, sticky comeback.

In beauty, Alison Izzo hits the gym – delving into their transformation from spartan sweat boxes into holistic wellness and social hubs and, increasingly, a place to flex interior design prowess. T Australia’s resident drinks expert Fred Siggins turns his gaze to gin – and the savoury and umami flavours making their way into your martini – and we turn back time for Watches & Jewellery, celebrating modern interpretations of vintage timepieces.

Plus, we introduce our first luxury travel special. Lee Tulloch steps aboard Silversea’s “game changer” Silver Nova cruise ship, and Craig Tansley sets sail for the majestic Kimberley. To grab a copy of Issue 14, either order the mag online, subscribe or pick up a copy at newsagents nationally.

T Australia #15 is available at newsagents nationally, and can be ordered online now, either as a single copy or as part of a subscription.