Features
Singing death: why music and grief go hand in hand
Sometimes the music surrounding death tells us as much about the mourners as it does about the dead.
Collaboration appears to be the new curatorial model
A growing trend stimulates a rethink and a conversation about the effectiveness of curatorial collaborations as a new model for…
Get em young and reap the long-term outcomes
Research has shown that over 60% of recent visitors attended cultural organisations as children, findings which have significant ramifications for…
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?