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Keldoulis reveals his expectations for Melbourne Art Fair
With just a month to go to Australia’s oldest art fair, ArtsHub caught up with its director and asked, "Why…

$2 million for ANZAC art
Arts funding has been cut but there is a way to get funding for art out of the Federal Government:…

Song stealing case sets precedent
Songwriter Allan Caswell has failed in an attempt to sue his former publisher for not acting when another band on…

Generation next: what it takes to be an emerging designer
Melbourne's VIVID awards showcase some of Australia's best new design talent. But what are the challenges they face today?

Should we fire the theatrical canon?
An Irish visitor blessed with Sean O'Casey and Samuel Beckett has challenged Australia to produce its equivalent dramatic canon. But…

Dealer and artist: what made this marriage last?
Robert Dickerson's relationship with dealer Philip Bacon has lasted five decades thanks to common ground through seismic shifts.

Getting up close and personal with the visual arts
The Melbourne Art Fair has announced a bold public art program that will see visual art flow into a host…

Art is worth less in the age of Spotify – and not just financially
When the consumer can delete at the push of a button royalties are drastically reduced and artistic worth is liquified.

National Instagram Award: Australian Life
Art & About Sydney and Tourism Australia are hosting an Instagram competition showcasing the best images of Australian life.

Anonymous book reviews don’t foster our literary culture
In running anonymous reviews, the mainstream media sacrifices a crucial point of difference from online trolls and avatars.