Opinions & Analysis
IWD19: How can we achieve better balance in the arts?
We ask a cross section of women in the Australian arts sector how they respond to the theme of this…
Why Victoria needs a real Centre for Youth Literature
Since the State Library of Victoria has "retired" the Centre for Youth Literature, Mike Shuttleworth argues that we should look…
An Aboriginal perspective on political correctness
It’s not funny to us – First Nations writer Angelina Hurley takes an Aboriginal perspective on political correctness and humour.
Congealed naturalism: how the dominant mode is smothering innovative theatre
Has a preference for television-style realism resulted in most Australian theatre becoming about as interesting as muesli?
How the visual arts are leading Perth Festival
Approached as a considered, curated component rather than as hastily-considered add-ons, Perth Festival offers a fresh model for the visual…
Why the arts sector must commit to real cultural change
Are we really on the cusp of genuine transformation, or is this just more virtue signalling from a sector which…
Changing the game: on the power of dramaturgy and curation
As more new Australian works are developed, the desire to investigate alternative dramaturgies, in order to say what can't otherwise…
Send down the rain
An extract from David Marr's essay collection, 'My Country', published by Black Inc.
2019 is the year of Indigenous Languages, so get talking
First Nations artists and arts workers offer advice on how to embrace the International Year of Indigenous Languages.
Parallels, commiserations and inspiration: Australia and the USA
From ground roots actions to sophisticated artworks driving campaigns for thought, there are many parallels between social justice artists working…