Features
David Marr on journalism and writing about Australia’s monsters
Journalist, author, and biographer David Marr spoke with ArtsHub about his 40-year career and why ‘monsters’ who hold places of…
Showing contentious art in MeToo times
Picasso's The Vollard Suite is a good example how art museums need to address their responsibility when showing explicit artwork…
Why circus arts and festivals are a match made in heaven
Contemporary circus acts now seem almost de rigueur at international arts festivals but is this just a fad, or evidence…
University galleries step up in a shifting gallery landscape
The role of University Art Museums has changed dramatically in recent years. ArtsHub talks with three venues across three states…
How theatre companies are creating parent-friendly policies
Women in theatre are warned not to have children because motherhood will derail their careers, but in the US, a…
From edifice to ecology: how performing arts centres continue to evolve
Australia's performing arts centres are increasingly focused on sector development and supporting the country's independent artists and the small to…
The queer artists redefining our interpretation of masculinity
Two new works premiering at LGBTI festivals this summer are inviting audiences to challenge conventional notions of masculinity through performance…
Eight Australian picture books that celebrate family diversity
From same-sex families and single parents to multiculturalism, here are eight books for young children that showcase a diverse Australia.
What to look out for in 2019: performing arts (part two)
From orchestral performances and musical theatre to regional companies and opera, here are more of the most intriguing performances and…
Five things you should know before you date a writer
Thinking about dating a poet, novelist or short story writer? Author Lani Wendt Young explains why you probably shouldn't.