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Queensland election: The Greens’ vision for the arts in the state
Publicly-owned spaces for creative activity, a living wage for artists and addressing the cost of living crisis are key platforms…
An insider's take on the success of Sydney Contemporary art fair
This year's Sydney Contemporary art fair was creatively a bit dull, but a solid income earner for the majority of…
Roxane Gay on fierce opinions and why it’s good to be a little delusional
The New York Times writer Roxane Gay spoke in front of an enthusiastic Melbourne crowd on Tuesday night.
On nature painting and colonial narratives
The opportunities for cross-cultural responses to Country are still awkward spaces for artists and galleries to venture into.
Arts funding that honours artists rather than neoliberal markets
What the sector needs are separate funding streams for emerging and established artists that evaluate financial acquittals rather than applications.
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…
Heartstopper is the queer TV show we need right now
As LGBTQIA+ people face renewed hostility, this sweetly affirming Netflix series celebrates young queer love with humour and warmth.