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Living with complex illness and surviving to tell about it – Anna Spargo-Ryan
Anna Spargo-Ryan's memoir raises awareness about complex mental health matters.
Why it's time for a New Zealand national theatre
What can theatre contribute to the nurturing of a truly national identity?
A journey into the poetic world of AI art making
Mitch Goodwin dives into the world of generative art making through AI with its ‘painterly output and poetic interactions’.
National Museum’s first major redesign finally ‘bold and imaginative’
The recently opened Great Southern Land gallery at the National Museum of Australia signals a triumph in the institution’s redevelopment,…
Why we need more Indigenous literary editors
There is a need for more Indigenous Editors.
The Australian book industry deserves more government support
The book industry makes a significant contribution to the Australian economy, but is it supported sufficiently?
5 myths about Shakespeare’s contribution to modern English
Utilising powerful computer analyses, researchers bust five myths around Shakespeare’s impact on the English language, most of which have been…
Male artists dominate galleries
New research explored whether gender imbalance in galleries is because ‘women don’t paint very well’ – or just discrimination.
New diversity research offers snapshot of the publishing industry
How diverse is Australian publishing? A new reports says the industry needs to be more culturally diverse.
How festivals transform lives – and landscapes
Using Tasmania as an example, researchers explore how landscapes affect the festival experience and people’s sense of self and place.