Opinions & Analysis
Opportunity shimmers as more artists raise a toast to glass
The resurgence of ceramics is being nudged over by a new interest in glass, with a burst of exhibitions and…
Why this week means I would refuse Catalyst funding
A grants manager argues that arts organisations should reconsider taking money from a government that is deporting babies.
The Designer: Decorator or Dramaturg?
Designers are often misunderstood as mere window dressers instead of meaning-makers intrinsic to creative process.
Influencing the gender agenda
As a freelancer you don’t have the power to set the agenda and you can’t afford to argue with those…
Why a photograph of a potato earned a million euro
You say potato, Kevin Abosch says a cool $1.5 million Australian - which just proves art photography isn't about the…
Where does Australia fit in Singapore's regional art hub?
Singapore has positioned itself as a regional hub, throwing vast amounts of money into cultural infrastructure. Is there a place…
Global citizenship double-edged sword for museums
Modern museums often want to be global citizens but there are risks of homogenization and challenges from national agendas.
The New Rules of Public Art
Tired of the banal cookie-cutter art dished up for public locations? The new rules break the old rules to encourage…
Sydney Theatre Awards ignore half the industry
Local writers and productions beyond the comfortable Eastern Suburbs are glaringly absent in tonight's award nominations.
Scalping by any other name still smells as bad
Legal ticket reselling at unfair prices is just bad old-fashioned scalping under a new name.