Features
The art of the makeover
Rebranding, expanding and refreshing a company’s identity: there’s more to it than just changing a logo.
How creatives can stop drinking themselves to death
From gallery openings to the ritual of post-show drinks, alcohol saturates the arts. How can we lessen the damage grog…
Corporate collections doing controversy
Corporate collections are traditionally the bastion of conservatism. Allens Linklaters flips the tables on the corporate brand with edgy commissions.
The politics of Aboriginal kitsch
Is it appropriate to now own 'Aboriginalia' in a knowing, retro-trashy way – when racism is still alive and well…
Will the arts ever have a shorter working week?
A shorter working week is not to be sniffed at, even in the arts where many of us already eschew…
Beating the 17-second trap
The psychological benefits of art work best when audiences slow down but galleries struggle to stop the rush.
How colour blind artists cope
Good eyesight might seem to be a prerequisite for an artists but from Impressionist Edgar Degas to cyborg Neil Harbisson,…
Why we need to get serious about comedy
No one doubts Shakespeare's comedies are art but contemporary comedians are often dismissed in discussions of cultural value.
Planning your second arts career
Skills are transferable, age is a factor and sometimes you just need to take a chance when it feels right.
Why death is an asset in the arts
Companies large and small are benefiting from bequest programs, but asking supporters to consider their mortality isn’t always an easy…