Opinions & Analysis

10 words to fake it in the art world
We take a look at new art language trending to set up you up to talk "art" – or not?…

Enough lists: 2015 is another good year to read books by women
The world’s bookshelf would be a much poorer place if it had relied on the whims of a select few…

Why disrespect is bad news for creators
Executive Director of Australian Society of Authors Angelo Loukakis debunks the hype that cash and copyright are bad for creatives.

Back from the beach with serious questions
Beyond all the Top Tens, the arts faces some serious questions in the new year.

Free tickets for critics at what cost?
Opera Australia has removed two critics from its comps list, highlighting the fraught issue of free tickets for reviewers whose…

In another skin
Playing the opposite sex is not unfamiliar for an actor. Going trans while breastfeeding is more of a challenge.

'tis the season to be crafty
Understanding the work behind your purchases may change what gifts you buy this Christmas.

How arts create economic value
The arts are the most powerful asset business and government have for branding, deal-making and creating a unique proposition.

Art versus spectacle
Contemporary circus is positioned between the need to evolve the art form, and the need to entertain: which will dominate?

Puppetry pulls many strings
An emphasis on children's theatre or partial puppet productions does not necessarily mean weakness in Australian puppetry.