criticism
It's time to take neurodivergent artists and artists with intellectual disability seriously
What lens are we using when we talk about visual art made by neurodiverse artists or those with an intellectual…
So you want my arts job: Theatre Critic
Aside from the glamour of swanning around on opening nights among the glitterati, being a theatre critic necessitates a lot…
Book review: Letters to a Critic: Alan McCulloch’s World of Art, Rodney James
An invitation to know the artist, cartoonist and critic, Alan McCulloch, more intimately than through his writing alone.
ArtsHub writing workshop 1: Crafting insightful criticism
Performing Arts Editor, Richard Watts, and our Reviews Editor, Thuy On share their tips and examples on what makes a…
Learnings from the International Association for Art Critics' inaugural Academy
The International Association for Art Critics (AICA) held its first Academy in Poland this year, seeking to engage younger art…
The problem with art prize communication
Communication with those brave enough to put themselves forward for awards, prizes and grants should be respectful
Why ‘bad’ reviews are equally valuable and how to do them well
Giving a negative review can be nerve wracking, especially for early career writers who don’t want a bad rep. But…
What makes a perfect book review?
What are the rules of reviewing books? Ronan McDonald looks at the thorny cultural landscape of the contemporary criticism.
Reviewer versus book publisher
Australian publisher Ivor Indyk under fire from reviewer Declan Fry and other literary figures.
How to embrace criticism when your ideas are unconventional
Persevering through rejection and criticism are vital for successful artists but they are even more important when your ideas are…