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Museums struggle with the entertainment imperative
First it was blockbusters, then architecture-branded museums, now slides and merry-go-rounds. Is it possible to be too entertaining?

The value of giving art away for free
Artists would be mad not to capitalise on a boom in the value of creativity – or would they? A…

Man Booker Prize announces 2015 longlist
The longlist for the prestigious £50,000 Man Booker Prize has been announced and dominated by American authors.

Leading a major performing arts centre
Successful leaders of major performing arts centres in Australia, Singapore, South Korea and NZ juggle financial, political and artistic challenges.

Unveiled: Latest program announcements
An exploratory music festival and an encore season for a mainstage success are among this week’s program reveals.

Political undercurrents surface at 2015 Helpmann Awards
Brisbane Baroque and Les Misérables were the big winners at the Australian entertainment industry’s night of nights.

The invisibility of Islamic art in Australia
Islamic art is sparsely displayed in our public galleries, and almost never seen beyond state capitals. Why?

French Baroque with Circa
High art and entertainment unite in a beautiful musical circus.

Art’s multi-million dollar mile high club
A foreign company has brought culture to 6.6 million Australians through a unique sponsorship partnering suggested by its Aussie competitor.

A residency that creates time to play
A mainstage theatre invites in an ensemble of artists with and without disability, creating a space to play that's rare…