Australia

Music and trauma – why the two have a fraught relationship
Will artworks referencing the pandemic actually increase awareness and understanding, or is such appropriation simply a means of generating attention?

Book review: The Fogging by Luke Horton
The portrayal of tension is spot on in this book, of particular note is Horton’s rendering of the insidious impacts…

Commercial galleries are a lifeline for many artists, so who’s supporting them?
ArtsHub speaks with three art dealers across three states, who are all facing the reality of a pandemic art market,…

Book review: The Road – Uprising in West Papua by John Martinkus
Martinkus asserts that the Indonesian government extracts wealth from West Papua with scant regard for the local people.

An art fair that extends 100% of sales directly to Indigenous artists
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair’s digital pivot is more than just selling art; it’s a digital upskill that protects the future…

Embracing localism: how will audiences respond without international drawcards?
Festivals traditionally lure in audiences with big international names, artists whose work can also help inspire local practitioners. What is…

Book review: The Weekend by Charlotte Wood
Wood's The Weekend confronts prejudices about old age and shows there is much more ahead for the author and her…

Spike in demand for animation skills creates opportunity for graduates
The film, television and animation courses at Deakin create work-ready graduates supported by industry partnerships and the latest technology. With…

UniSA prepares students for flexible careers when they most need it
Resilience and innovation are core to shaping a career in the arts or creative industries. UniSA is breaking the boundaries…

What JobKeeper changes mean to the arts
While news that JobKeeper payments have been pushed out to March 2021 is a win, it is a life raft…