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Storytelling sound sculpture’s epic journey from desert to museum
Salvaged from the outskirts of a remote East Kimberley town, a broken old ute has been turned into a resonant…
Site-responsive arts biennale enters exciting growth phase
An immersive arts biennale is steadily strengthening its place within the Australian contemporary arts scene.
More signs of arts media pain: powerhouse local arts mag to pause
An arts media platform that was started as a way to fill gaps in local arts coverage has announced it…
Major arts fund restructure sparks questions on future support
Despite assurances from recently restructured WA philanthropic organisation Minderoo Foundation that the arts will remain a priority area, its future…
New “squishy concrete” to protect cultural assets during extreme weather
A Queensland University of Technology engineer has developed a building material that could be used to help galleries and museums…
On the brink: why has music venue insurance gone through the roof?
Insurance cost hikes are placing some music venues on the edge of closure, while affected venues say there have so…
How do artists work with global brands?
Commercial brands are forever looking for creatives to add cachet to their wares. So, what’s it like to strike deals…
Writers telling underside stories of the beautiful game
It’s the news no football fan wants to hear – that there are some shady back room dealings in world…
Why does Frida Kahlo’s fame outshine other women artists?
Audiences are currently in the grip of ‘Frida fever’ thanks to a blockbuster show at AGSA. But why does this…
When can artists afford to retire?
The official retirement age in Australia has just gone up. But when do artists typically clock off from their working…