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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.
How autism shaped the poetry of Les Murray
Les Murray said his autism shaped his poetry; Amanda Tink reveals how Murray's later poems offer insights into his creative…
National cultural policy a chance for radical rethink
A robust arts policy is a first step in developing an expansive, nationally-appropriate cultural policy, argue Julianne Schultz AM, Julian…
Festival turns 75 after two years of pandemic disruption
Edinburgh Festival returns to a full live event with opening performances by Australian talents.
Why sensitivity readers matter
Sensitivity readers can not only identify misrepresentations of marginalised communities but also make books more authentic, Helen Young writes.
Vale the great songman Archie Roach
Archie Roach gave voice, a story, to the experiences of so many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, writes Bhiamie…
Not paying royalties for session musos is damaging the music industry
Australia is one of a handful of developed economies that does not support the rights of performers to ongoing royalties,…
New art project celebrates Bathurst's many identities
The conflicting identities of Bathurst’s Wahluu/Mt Panorama are brought together through art, writes Suzie Gibson.