Visual Arts
Zombies, screen representation and the rise of Japanese indie films
Entering its 22nd year, the Japanese Film Festival has evolved to become Australia’s gateway to a world of cinema that…
Strengthening the status of the artist
NAVA’s Esther Anatolitis turns to UNESCO and Canadian legislation with the Status of the Artist Act as a guiding model…
On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
National Portrait Gallery appoints female director, Ausdance National appoints new Executive Director, Michelle Guthrie pushed from top ABC job, and…
Changing the way we think about audio accessibility
From audio dramas to documentary, a number of podcasts are breaking with convention when it comes to accessibility by offering…
Ministerial meddling in arts funding met by sector outrage
NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin went against Create NSW recommendations and reallocated $404,000 in funding, earmarked for 11 organisations and…
Applause: latest funding and awards announced
Hurford Hardwood Portrait Prize People’s Choice Award winner announced, shortlist for NSW and Artspace Visual Arts Fellowship revealed, Rigg Design…
How philanthropy is encouraging creative risk-taking behind the scenes
As arts funding becomes harder to obtain, the role of philanthropy in supporting the creative developments of more challenging projects…
How to care for your queer playwright
If we only focus on developing art that is readily consumable, we risk contributing to a homogenous theatre.
Review: Séance, River of Light, Life – The Show, Brisbane Festival
Impressions of three very different events at this year’s Brisbane Festival, ranging from a homage to horror and a retelling…
Sheilas in the art market – gender bias goes commercial
Sydney Contemporary art fair was the setting for a long overdue debate on ‘gender discounting’ within the contemporary art market.