National

Vale: Polixeni Papapetrou
After a prolonged battle with cancer, photographer Polixeni Papapetrou has died at 57.

How to handle criticism and naysayers
For any artist, the sting of criticism is inevitable. Here’s how to distinguish when it’s useful, how to handle it,…

Exploring the role of the creative in a post truth world
We talk to four speakers presenting at this year’s Creative State Summit about the role creativity can play in the…

$1 million in copyright royalties released for visual artists
Australian visual artists may be entitled to a share of $1 million in royalty fees now available through the Copyright…

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
Major changes for MSO, Playwriting Australia, Queensland Theatre, Canberra Glassworks, Voiceworks Magazine, and more.

'Tampergate' – lessons for arts boards and managers
The leadership of any organisation in sport, the arts or the corporate world must have a clear understanding of its…

A beginner’s guide to the foggy wilderness of ambient music
Brian Eno’s 'Music For Airports' celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. To celebrate, we explore the ambient genre.

Career spotlight: Comedian
Want to make a living by making people laugh? Get some advice from the professionals.

Review: Tom Gleeson Sure Thing
Like listening to a funny mate tell quality yarns with a wink, some heart and plenty of snark.

Review: Kitty Flanagan Smashing
With a few choice anecdotes about awkward moments, a silly fantasy about Matt Damon, and some simple visual gags, Flanagan…