Jessi Ryan
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Dark side of the arts: where fear and transparency collide
What are arts journalists to do when those we are trying to empower to speak up fear the repercussions?

Performance reviews: Myth, Propaganda and Disaster and the Heirs of America, and Le Freak, Melbourne Fringe Festival
A successful, spine-tingling sequel and good hour of circus entertainment.

Just an Inquiry or a golden opportunity?
Arts sector leaders respond to the launch of the Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry.

Performance reviews: Big Dyke Energy and T4T: A Transgender Showcase, Melbourne Fringe Festival
An unforgettable stand-up comedy and powerful showcase with trans and non-binary cast.

Exhibition reviews: Heavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World, Jean-Luc Moulène and Teams, and Jónsi Hrafntinna (Obsidian), Mona
The newest triple bill of exhibitions at Mona can make you believe in the transcendent power of art, all over…

Performance reviews: How to Shave and It’s Like a Circle, Melbourne Fringe Festival
Comedy that unpacks the highs and lows of transmasculine identity and theatre exploring the realms of queer love.

Exhibition review: Tools For After, Fitzroy Town Hall
A slick display of contemporary Italian design and ingenuity.

Queer and present danger: Part 3
The final part of this series details the careers of young drag queens, Linh Uendo and Kitty Obsidian, amid the…

Queer and present danger: Part 2
Delve into the new millennium with Crystal Love from the Tiwi Islands and First Nations drag queen Mama MadB.

Queer and present danger: Part 1
The first of a three-part series exploring Australian drag queens and their part in the activism and history of the…