Australia
The Harry Potter effect in contemporary culture
It was like a scene out of Harry Potter. One of the many exhibitions that captivated me during my time…
The end is the beginning: how to write a great opening paragraph for your novel
I recently had a client who submitted three-quarters of her manuscript for editing. She didn’t send me the ending, because…
Art Is Today - An Oz/Indo Celebration of Art and Urban Life
If you are lucky enough to have gotten a $150 ticket to see Bjork perform on the Opera House steps…
Music Hub
Considering a career in music? Be part of the Music Hub teaching network in Regional NSW. As 2007 draws to…
REVIEW: Brindabella , BalletLab (Melbourne)
A contemporary dance adaptation of Beauty and the Beast (La Belle et La Bete) has a clear abundance of imagery…
Louise Feneley and Renate Nisi
One of my birthday treats this year was to attend the opening of a sumptuous exhibition by my friend, Louise…
The Edge of Asia
September marked the second anniversary of the Asian Art Report, curiously when I was at the utmost extreme edge of…
REVIEW: Over the edge of sanity, Melbourne Fringe Festival
Macabre, edgy, insane? Defector Art Theatre’s short play bonanza sure tries to be.
Come back Karl. All is forgiven.
Once upon a time, in a dark night for capitalism, we used to ask difficult questions of ourselves, our friends…
From stadium to studio, artist Rupert Betheras
Former AFL star Rupert Betheras' recent exhibition of works inspired by his new Central Australian surroundings was one more accomplishment…