Opinions & Analysis

Buy Jingo! How the arts do it better
The barrage of commemorative Anzac stubby holders and tacky slogans glorifying war throw the value of the arts as meaning-maker…

Has the ANZAC centenary driven arts funding off course?
ANZAC cultural programming has fed millions into arts funding while creative proposals on other subjects are unable to secure government…

We’ve scrubbed Dennis Nona’s art from our galleries to our cost
Should the punishment of the individual extend to a censorship of that person’s art?

Artists in the city
Artists and designers have so much more to offer urban planning that a cosmetic fix.

What climate art can do that climate science can’t
Science has shown us the facts but art is needed to stimulate action on climate change.

Arts-business partnerships: what can you offer?
Arts-business partnerships are a competitive market. Understanding what each partner brings is essential to clinching the deal.

P!nk, fat and missing the point
Musician P!nk speaks out against body-shaming and reminds us how tough it is for female musicians to be judged on…

A cultural pathway for Adelaide
The excitement of 'Mad March' in Adelaide could last all year with clever activation of the city's infrastructure.

Dear Minister...it's time to act
Theatre Network Victoria has used the 100-day anniversary of the Victorian Goverment to put a polite bomb under the Minister.

Public Art: A case for the courageous and diligent
Public art need not be a marriage of convenience between art and the built environment.