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Transgender, cabaret, and working in retail
Shop assistants and department stores are rich pickings for comedians. Cabaret performer Zeb Direen uses a transgender character to explore…

Brook Andrew named as Biennale of Sydney’s next Artistic Director
ArtsHub sat down with Brook Andrew on the eve of his Biennale appointment, and discovered what he meant when he…

Post-truth bullshit at Creative State Summit
A panel of artists and storytellers interrogate the slipperiness of post-truth at the Creative State Summit.

The waning shadow of the Tasmanian Gothic
Tasmanian artists are increasingly exploring themes which speak to contemporary life, including the island's history of protest and activism.

Be ourselves: how our voices can build a national identity
In the new, democratic medium of podcasting, producers are colliding with the great issues of our culture. Is there such…

From New York to New Zealand – how a coup is changing a gallery
ArtsHub speaks with Neal Stimler, The Met’s Public Engagement guru who is changing the face of the Auckland Art Gallery,…

Why wills and bequests are not just for philanthropists
Many artists, arts professionals and culture lovers have significant art collections, and yet few consider what their future value might…

In Hindsight: Janet Clayton
As gallerist Janet Clayton closes up shop after a decade, ArtsHub talks with her about the future of shop front…

First Nations women leading in theatre
'People in power have seen our work and believed in our work and have allowed us to come through. But…

Why we need more queer audio dramas in Australia
The team behind LGBT audio drama 'Love and Luck' explain how they created a successful podcast that celebrates diversity, accessibility…