Features
Japan invades Sydney Harbour, again
Artists rethink the trauma of war by reflecting upon the little discussed attack on Sydney by the Japanese.
From opera to fringe: challenging art form stereotypes
Opera is expensive and elitist, while 'fringe' is code for 'second rate'. Why to do such stereotypes endure?
Why New York is interested in Toowoomba, and not Melbourne
A regional QLD city has caught the eye of New York curator–influencers, who value its cultural programing as being richer…
Are our museums in crisis?
For International Museums Day we examine the contemporary value of museums and harness the 2017 theme of saying the unspeakable.
Learning from our art mistakes
We learn by failing, but rarely talk about it. Here, artists and arts workers from diverse sectors reflect on what…
Have we reached peak ebook?
When claims and statistics about book sales versus e-readers are bandied about, it pays to be suspicious.
From toxic theatre to safe spaces
Artists aren’t the problem when it comes to self-care; it’s the culture we work in which damages people. It’s time…
On the road: why you need to be strategic about touring
Whether venturing around the country or overseas, planning a long-term touring strategy needs careful consideration.
Who goes to MONA? Peering behind the 'flannelette curtain'
David Walsh's Museum of Old and New Art is located in one of the most disadvantaged municipalities in Tasmania, but…
How the arts respond to crisis
From indie artists to state companies, even the most skilled arts administrators are sometimes faced with catastrophe. What can we…