Opinions & Analysis
Bringing international perspectives to Frontier War research
Artist Brook Andrew and Monash's Dr Jessica Neath shed light on the international perspectives to Aboriginal Frontier War Memorial Research,…
Shit arts administrators say
A snarky account is generating glee in the Twitterverse.
When the pen is mightier than the casting couch
Gender, ethnicity, orientation, age, shape, ability – everything that defines a character can be dictated by the playwright. It's time…
Free yourself from the limitations of specialisation
While artistic specialisation has clear value, it can also limit one's creativity. Sometimes a new collaborator is required, to push…
The spectacle of Aboriginal Frontier War memorial research
Queensland artist Fiona Foley calls into question the ARC funded project Representation, Remembrance and the Memoria, saying that to witness…
A force for good: arts leadership and the individual
There are more requirements in a leadership role than just acknowledged expertise in a particular art form.
10 questions for the next CEO of the Australia Council
Recruitment is now underway for the next Australia Council for the Arts CEO. Here are some of the key points…
Get over it: straddling the arts-sport divide
Sport excels at creating the kinds of universal metaphors and epic narratives that artists always strive for – so why…
Hobart’s poorer suburbs are missing out on the ‘MONA effect’
Contrary to hype around this 'MONA effect', the museum’s benefits do not seem to be being shared with Glenorchy, the…
Why mutual respect allows us to make better art
Artists do their best work when they feel confident to play, when they feel they are not being judged, when…