Opinions & Analysis
Refugee gratitude from another era
As borders close to asylum seekers, a powerful work of gratitude reminds Australia of a kinder era.
What makes a good Arts Minister?
Industry knowledge? Passion? Political nous? Australian arts identities discuss the skills needed in such a role.
The day the music died
Why does the death of an artist hit us so hard, and why do we need to publicise our grief?
Paddington verses Redfern: the changing gallery landscape
Are we witnessing the pendulum swing as Sydney’s gallery landscape again reshuffles its geographic footprint?
Perth should invest in an Eiffel Tower
WA needs an artwork of international proportions to mark its Bicentenary.
Why are we so obsessed with Gallipoli?
No less than three Dardanelles specials hoisted the flag at last week’s film market in Cannes. Yawn.
A conference with only the tea breaks
All the best work at a conference happens in the breaks so let's dispense with the rest of it.
Programming based on age a ‘death sentence’
Arts organisations need to be pragmatic when it comes to programming based on the increasing baby boomer demographic.
Don’t you know who I am?
Arts industry prejudice favours the young, the big city-based, the childless, the schmoozer and the male.
Making sustainable theatre in Australia
There are lots of ways to make theatre greener without sacrificing your creative vision.