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Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe saved with overnight $1.5 million federal rescue grant
One week after a wave of local outcry about the cancellation of this popular exhibition due to lack of funding,…
Legal costs of MSO Board actions start to mount … at what cost to the art?
The MSO’s controversial response to a statement made by an artist at an August recital has not just impacted the…
‘Banana-taped-to-wall’ artwork no longer a joke after sale turns it into jarring symbol of societal inequity
A cryptocurrency millionaire’s actions after purchasing a famous conceptual artwork has transformed this piece into a disturbing commentary on widening…
Radical Textiles blockbuster poses hard questions around supposedly ‘soft’ medium
The Art Gallery of South Australia’s blockbuster exhibition doesn’t hold back in showcasing artists who have used textiles to proudly,…
How I manage my portfolio career in the arts (part 2)
How do some of the best arts multi-taskers in the business do it? ArtsHub profiles two more portfolio career creatives…
Dance review: Foleyvision, Subiaco Arts Centre
A dance work that embraced physical comedy in surprising ways was both delightfully entertaining and conceptually rigorous.
How I manage my portfolio career in the arts (part 1)
How do some of the best arts multi-taskers in the business do it? ArtsHub profiles a selection of portfolio career…
Rise of social media hacking devastating creative small businesses
A timely warning for all creative professionals: social media account hacking is rising, and your small business may be more…
New arts merger no forced downsizing, but a chosen path to growth
What started as friendly conversations between two arts CEOs has led to a performing arts company merger designed to benefit…
Artists respond to bullying accusations against international director
A statement from an esteemed choreographer in response to bullying accusations has sparked conversations about changing directorial practices in the…