Features
Political cartooning - the end of an era
Amid industry turmoil, newspaper cartooning is increasingly becoming a niche activity.
The healing power of hip hop
The core values hip hop include social justice, self-worth and community. Consequently it’s increasingly being used as a therapeutic tool…
Tarnanthi curator talks race relations and the power of art
ArtsHub takes a journey to APY Lands with curator Nici Cumpston and talks politics, understanding and impact in the lead…
Why playwriting is like sculpting
By being open to what’s possible, writing becomes a process of discovery, says playwright Andrew Bovell.
Robot sculpture, coming to a gallery near you
Artists have already done a lot with robots, but it’s safe to say that there’s more to come - especially…
Our theatre should tell Australian stories and reflect Australian lives
Contemporary Australian writing and the Australian canon should be the focus of our theatre culture, argues playwright Andrew Bovell.
Why we need to invest in Australian illustrators
Is Australia facing an illustrator drought, or are the lack of local funded initiatives to blame for their poor visibility?
Q&A with MCA’s Anna Davis
For Anna Davis curating is a kind of laboratory where you can test out ideas and discover new things. Having…
The future of festivals
Fragmenting audiences, decolonisation, and arts centres muscling in on their territory: what do the coming years hold for our arts…
The Archibald finalists – and why Tony Albert deserves to win
What was once seen by the curators as the worst exhibition of the year has become a serious fundraiser and…