Australia

Beyond the racist hyphen
Over the past 20 years the term Asian-Australian has evolved. But whether it acknowledges identity or builds a ghetto is…

Silencing 'other' artists is a political act
Cutting $200 million from the arts in Australia and diverting much of the remaining to "high arts" such as ballet…

What success looks like in mid-career
Six visual artists vying for a $30,000 fellowship and Artbank commission share the challenges of maturity.

How theatre can help prevent violence against women
Australia is experiencing an 'epidemic of violence against women'. Can the arts help turn the tide?

Studying design for the next century
At JMC students learn to create digital user experiences that attract audiences and encourage them to share their experiences.

Practice makes perfect
Adelaide Central School of Art offers a practice-led visual arts curriculum at a time when many institutions are abandoning the…

Melbourne Ring Cycle 2016 - Das Rheingold
One hears in a complete Ring a work of genius that always astounds for its originality and force while presenting…

How technology is changing arts education
As technology changes every aspect of our lives arts educators are coming up with creative applications for when the screen…

Imagining the future of Indigenous performing arts
More First Nations arts workers, decolonising performance modes, and addressing the Intervention were among the topics floated at a recent…

Landmark exhibition for art’s new terrain
A new exhibition exploring art and environment is sited not in a big city gallery but in a gallery in…