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Why YA gothic fiction is booming - and girl monsters are on the rise
In contemporary YA Gothic, girl monsters, who can constitute a threat to others and themselves, disrupt the tired plotline of…
Mari Andrew on making art as therapy
Writer and illustrator Mari Andrew uses illustration as an antidote for the frustrations and heartbreak of life.
Who needs a Fringe Festival anyway?
How does the lack of a Fringe Festival impact on a city’s cultural ecology: is its absence actually a positive…
Touring tips: Making it easier for indies to get from coast to coast
Touring a show from Perth to Sydney is hard yakka – especially when your artistic ambition is constrained by the…
After 17 years, James Turrell’s Brisbane work is realised
A new permanent light work by James Turrell completes the vision of GOMA’s architects, and is headed to become a…
Why we need sensitivity, generosity and kindness in the arts
The arts sector can sometimes feel cut-throat, with qualities such as vulnerability, sensitivity and kindness coming a poor second to…
Why vulnerability in live storytelling is crucial for connectedness
The overwhelmingly positive response to Hannah Gadsby’s Netflix comedy special Nannette is confirmation that audiences crave stories that are honest…
5 women to watch (and listen to) in Australian hip hop
These five artists are just the tip of the iceberg.
Peter Tullin on creative entrepreneurship and taking risks in the arts
As startup culture grows in the creative industries, it's time to embrace risk taking, or risk never having the opportunity…
Why John Mawurndjul’s barks are so contemporary
A major survey exhibition tracks a 40 year career, and looks at how an artist has changed the perception of…