Australia
Vale: a tribute to three important artists we have lost
The Australian art world farewelled three important artists recently – abstractionist Robert Rooney, painter Eric Smith and Indigenous legend, Hector…
The Australian who beat Renoir
An exhibition by a contemporary Melbourne artist was the second most visited art show in 2016, beating exhibitions by Renoir,…
Proof arts make kids smarter, healthier and better adults
Consolidated evidence gathered by Britain’s Cultural Learning Alliance provides new proof that arts education is an excellent investment.
Redressing literature's gender imbalance
Book advertisements on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day betray how gendered the publishing world remains.
Transforming regional towns with the arts
The arts can transform regional communities through different approaches. Here are four strategies that often work.
Free tools for students who want work in the arts
Your degree is important but it’s not enough. The arts industry is incredibly competitive so getting work will require using…
Female composers forced to think small
On the eve of a new premiere, a leading female composer has spoken out about the disadvantages still faced by…
Giving in to secret loves
Many people nurture a secret passion to create but hesitate to consummate the desire.
A phoenix rises and another bird spreads its wings
A new organisation comes out of the ashes of Adelaide’s two contemporary art spaces CACSA and AEAF while a Sydney…
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - Carmen
Sassy sexy Carmen brightens up these damp Autumn nights, vocally spectacular and with dance numbers to rival a golden Hollywood.