Australia
Is social media the new curators’ portfolio?
Social media platforms such as Instagram have greatly impacted the visibility of curators but can it give them some leverage…
Theatre review: Birthday Book of Storms
A magical realist imagining of the triangle of poets: Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes and Assia Wevill. But whose story is…
Theatre review: Whitefella Yella Tree
A tender and powerful story about love, Country, and Blak queerness
Exhibition review: Fantastical Worlds
A playful survey that showcases the work of four artists and designer across styles and centuries.
Exhibition review: Sieve See: Ann Debono
The world as seen by the artist through 'grids, grilles, apertures, detritus, reflections and shadows.'
Exhibition review: Tania Ferrier: Pop Porn
A feminist survey that challenges perceptions of women's bodies as passive objects of desire.
Music-making where professionals and amateurs meet
Australia’s pro-am classical music sector includes both orchestras and choirs whose passionate participants are motivated by the joy of performing.
Where are the development programs for women opera directors?
Whereas state theatre companies have taken a proactive role in investing in development programs for women directors and other creatives,…
Trailblazers converge to share the latest arts innovations
Over two days in September, a swarm of creatives will descend on Bendigo for a cross-pollinating exchange of ideas.
How autism shaped the poetry of Les Murray
Les Murray said his autism shaped his poetry; Amanda Tink reveals how Murray's later poems offer insights into his creative…