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Australia Council giveth and taketh away
Inconsistent decision-making has raised concerns within the Visual Arts sector that the Australia Council’s revised selection process is negligent.
Has the gallery shop gone too far?
There is an argument brewing that the pendulum has swung too far in the creation of arty merchandise in our…
Visitor numbers don’t give the full picture
The numbers show that we need to find better systems for reading museum attendance and engagement.
How living museums are ‘waking up’ sleeping artefacts
Aboriginal people are reconnecting with cultural traditions through access to museum collections.
Culture needs to catch up with the new old
Arts organisations need to adjust their thinking to engage a booming population with time and energy to live a rich,…
Dja Dja Wurrung barks are Australian art – the British Museum should return them
The British Museum owns a number of priceless pieces of Aboriginal art, and claim they’re the best possible home for…
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.
Australia needs a Charter for the Arts
An Australian Charter for the Arts has been proposed in the wake of last year’s government cuts to the arts.…
An exhibition for all (white) Australians
The NGA describes Tom Roberts as an artists loved by 'all Australians'. Only if all Australians were middle-class, educated and…
