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Why opera companies should explain themselves better
Peter Tregear argues more needs to be done to help opera audiences contextualise the art form beyond the vocal spectacular.

How an artist helped turn Kooyong teal
Book designer WH Chong tells ArtsHub why he helped campaign for Dr Monique Ryan, the newly elected independent member for…

Will NFTs replace art auction houses?
What role do NFTs play in making information more transparent in the art market? Will they change the future of…

Why classic cabaret still resonates
The 1930s remains a source of fascination for contemporary artists ā why does the era keep drawing us back?

First Nations arts leaders find hope in election result
The new Labor government's opening statements offer hopeful signs for two First Nations arts leaders.

Ablaze: with pioneering First Nations filmmaker, Bill Onus
Academic, advocate, performer and filmmaker Tiriki Onus discusses the film made by his grandfather William 'Bill' Onus and the documentary…

Situating āAustralian artā in Japan and beyond
While artistic engagement between Australia and Japan is not new, recent collaborations open up a greater cross-cultural discourse in the…

How the arts strengthen our democracy
In the countdown to election day, ArtsHub asked three independent artists how they feel their work contributes to our democracy.

Long-term COVID impacts beset sector
The cumulative impact of repeated cancellations and lost work opportunities will affect the sector for years to come.

Rethinking contemporary textiles
Curators and artists come together to discuss emerging trends around the expanded practice of textiles and fibre art.