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Council's response to gifted public artwork inquiry fails to quell artists’ disquiet
After confronting City of Perth Councillors about the installation of a controversial public art acquisition, local artists are far from…
Australian museum director offers insight into mood of US cultural sector after University of Michigan trip
As the Trump administration’s executive orders ramped up, an Australian museum director was touching down in Michigan. Their first-hand insights…
Creative Australia’s National Arts and Disability Code of Practice tender questioned by sector
A recently closed government tender process has raised some red flags for long-time contributors to the disability arts and access…
10-year look back at major performing arts festivals shows some things haven’t changed
As some prominent performing arts festivals wrap up their programs for another year, we take a reflective look back on…
International artwork spotlights a council’s disregard of own public art policy
Perth City Council’s upcoming installation of a ‘Boonji Spaceman’ sculpture by an international celebrity artist has raised questions about how…
Short history of Australian artists at Venice Biennale reveals some irony within current furore
What does an eye over the history reveal about the Creative Australia Board’s recent Venice Biennale decision?
Exhibition review: Dianne Jones | The Beach, Walyalup
An exhibition to make you smile while reflecting on Australia's serious past injustices.
The impact of art: does it reside with the public’s perception without regard for the artist’s intent?
Statements made at the Senate estimates hearing over the Creative Australia Board’s Venice Biennale decision raise questions about how the…
Cost crises and funding parity issues for ballet companies outside Sydney-Melbourne bubble
Two major ballet companies say they are not receiving equitable government funding support. How much is their location to blame?
Dance review: Larsen C, State Theatre Centre of WA
A stunning collusion of minimalist movement and brilliant lighting design, this dance work heightens our awareness of the elemental forces…