Opinions & Analysis

London's SkyCycle bike route – elevation of the white male elite?
London's proposed SkyCycle would see cyclists elevated above the traffic in an effort to get more people on two wheels.

Design predictions for the year ahead
2014 looks set to build on the exciting work of last year when it comes to brand design.

Speaking up for the voice
The authentic Australian voice is neither Ocker nor BBC English. It's much more complex and it needs support.

The future of NGA's stolen Shiva
What should galleries do when collected works turn out to be illegal exports? The answer could cost the NGA and…

New Year's resolutions for the arts
Lose weight, learn a language, be nicer: standard resolutions have a new meaning in the world of the arts advocate.

Building a better world: can architecture shape behaviour?
In 1966, a British planner called Maurice Broady came up with a new term for the architectural lexicon: architectural determinism.

Tips for the Share Office
Getting ready for a fresh start in 2014 – here are some tips to set you in good stead for…

Lit to look out for in 2014
While booksellers count up their Christmas sales, publishers are already planning what to stock on shelves in the year ahead.

Films to watch for in 2014
A Paul Thomas Anderson auteur work, a Leonardo DiCaprio vehicle and a Godzilla remake our film critics picks the must-sees.

Visual arts: the big guns of 2014
Japanese art, fashion and design, Afghani and Italian masters – it's a cornucopia of art events that brace the 2014…