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2016 in books: what to read on your summer break
Get ready for a summer of reading with our round-up of the top books of 2016.
Why we are happier when we are busy
The perils of overwork are apparent, but filling every minute can be seductively satisfying.
Hunt for missing abstract art
The National Gallery of Victoria is asking for the public’s assistance in sourcing 14 missing artworks so it can restage…
How to succeed in Generation Slashie
Working in multiple roles – for instance as a writer/actor/director/producer – is increasingly common but the multiple satisfactions come with…
Why you should embrace erotic art
The distinction between the high art nude and the dark alley pornographer has been replaced by an appreciation of multicultural…
Pick me! The art of anthologising
Editors are not simply looking for the best when they choose works for an anthology. The decisions are more complicated.
How arts leaders survive bleak times
Arts managers share the secrets of their resilience in the face of funding cuts and constant uncertainty.
The risky business of political theatre
Sometimes derided, in the right hands political theatre can be a powerful call to arms.
Kids are a gateway drug to the arts
Many parents are taking their kids to the theatre and galleries, often for the first time themselves.
How to heal yourself with art
A book, film, or painting may be just the prescription you need to overcome anxiety, grief, depression, lethargy or ordinary…