Features
8 artists making work from books
To coincide with National Library Week, we take a look at how books have inspired artists creatively.
Australian writing and publishing faces ‘grinding austerity’
‘When it comes to public funding, literature has long been the poor cousin of the arts,’ wrote Ben Eltham on…
Building a career in comedy
Four comedians talk to ArtsHub about the challenges and triumphs of building a career in this competitive industry.
How are commercial shows faring post-COVID?
While stadium gigs and major musicals have returned, show business must jump hurdles to bring us the biggest names in…
Why Australia needs a national Ministry for Culture
Australia needs to mature as a nation by taking its arts and culture seriously, writes Jo Caust.
Trans stories on screen are getting better – at last
Having worked in TV for decades and transitioned in the 90s, Julie Peters is optimistic about the future.
Triennial: a case for less is better in a complex world
Curator Hetti Perkins renews and extends our perceptions of Ceremony in her fourth Indigenous Triennial.
Future proofing the arts for natural disasters
As losses from recent natural disasters continue to mount, future-proofing arts infrastructure is in focus.
Nostalgia meets future: nurturing cabaret
The 2022 Adelaide Cabaret Festival has a focus on Australian multiculturalism and nostalgia, and a commitment to growing the artform.
Oscars 2022: nominations, predictions and snubs
The 94th Academy Awards take place today. Who will win versus who should?