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Pleasure pilgrimages: why artists are seeking ecstasy, not just inspiration
From Tasmania to Alice Springs to Portugal, pleasure pilgrimages are redefining the role of art in healing, community and collective…
Death cafés: the quiet cultural movement helping artists and communities talk about dying
Death cafés are bringing artists, neighbours and strangers together to discuss life’s only certainty – not through morbidity, but through…
AI copyright crisis: Australian writers push back against AI training deals
AI copyright tensions escalate as authors challenge publishing contracts that allow their work to train artificial intelligence models.
The Velvet Sundown: AI-generated band stirs controversy across global music industry
With millions of streams and a viral retro image, The Velvet Sundown has reignited global debate over AI music, raising…
New life for dead malls: artists transform abandoned shopping centres into creative hubs
As Australia's retail landscape shifts, artists are reimagining abandoned shopping centres as vibrant spaces for culture, creativity and community renewal.
Side hustle or main gig: strategic career planning for portfolio creatives
With income uncertainty and precarious employment, many creatives are juggling multiple jobs. Here’s how to balance, build and plan for…
Australian writers join global AI backlash over scraped writing
As legal battles envelop the US, Australian writers are finding their voices in solidarity, with clear calls for consent, compensation…
The rise of DIY audio dramas: is podcast fiction the new fringe theatre?
With podcasting on the rise, Australian theatre-makers are turning to audio drama as an accessible, creative and increasingly professional storytelling…
Grief Rave: underground techno rituals that let you dance your sorrow
Underground artists are turning dance floors into spaces for communal mourning, blending techno beats with ritual, therapy and raw emotion…
Yes, creative procrastination is different
Creatives everywhere delay the work that matters most, but research suggests creative procrastination is distinct from other forms.