Visual Arts
DADA broke the mould but we have recast it
2016 is the centenary of Dada. Ironically the anti-art movement has become a source of iconic legacies for contemporary art.
Choosing the right friends for a creative career
Your choice of friends doesn't just determine your company for Friday night drinks. It may also determine whether you make…
The Designer: Decorator or Dramaturg?
Designers are often misunderstood as mere window dressers instead of meaning-makers intrinsic to creative process.
Influencing the gender agenda
As a freelancer you don’t have the power to set the agenda and you can’t afford to argue with those…
Unveiled: Latest program announcements
Festivals, tours, new collaborations, new productions and more feature in this week's news wrap.
Why a photograph of a potato earned a million euro
You say potato, Kevin Abosch says a cool $1.5 million Australian - which just proves art photography isn't about the…
Where does Australia fit in Singapore's regional art hub?
Singapore has positioned itself as a regional hub, throwing vast amounts of money into cultural infrastructure. Is there a place…
Sydney theatres underutilised and expensive
Sydney’s theatre venues are used for performance less than a third of the time, while producers struggle to find an…
Howard Arkley (And Friends...)
Nestled amidst the rolling hills and wineries of the Yarra Valley, this exhibition celebrates urban landscapes and subcultures.
Women dominate online art sales
More than 90% of Etsy sellers are women. Why?