Writing and Publishing
This week’s arts appointments
While parliament was reshuffling the arts didn’t want to be left behind. Here are this week’s appointments.
Trailblazing Nigerian writer dies
Nigerian author Chinua Achebe dies aged 82 after lifetime spent detailing oppression of colonisation.
You can do but can you teach?
So you think teaching is an easy stop-gap when you can't earn enough from your art. In fact, it's a…
Isol awarded world’s biggest children’s book prize
Argentinian author and illustrator Isol has been awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for children’s literature.
China to create $800m tax-free culture hub in Beijing
An $800m arts and entertainment Freeport is set to open in Beijing in 2014.
Warhol's Mao Zedong unwelcome in China
Chinese censors cut portraits of Chairman Mao from travelling Warhol retrospective.
Art Dubai wraps up with most successful fair yet
Art Dubai recently wrapped up for yet another year, leaving organisers plenty to boast about after just having experienced its…
Letters to the End of Love
Based on her prize-winning short story, Australian author Yvette Walker’s debut novel is an intimate exploration of love and loss.
The Chipolatas
The Chipolatas perform as part of the Comedy Club for Kids and The (Very) Big Laugh Out in this year’s…
Tasmanian Literary Awards Winners Announced
Excellence recognized in established and emerging talent as winners of the Tasmanian Literary Awards are announced.