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The value of giving art away for free
Artists would be mad not to capitalise on a boom in the value of creativity – or would they? A…
Leading a major performing arts centre
Successful leaders of major performing arts centres in Australia, Singapore, South Korea and NZ juggle financial, political and artistic challenges.
The invisibility of Islamic art in Australia
Islamic art is sparsely displayed in our public galleries, and almost never seen beyond state capitals. Why?
Art’s multi-million dollar mile high club
A foreign company has brought culture to 6.6 million Australians through a unique sponsorship partnering suggested by its Aussie competitor.
Going it alone: the art of the solo
Creating a one-woman or one-man show, whether in dance or theatre, is a significant undertaking.
Small scale philanthropists make a big difference
As funding cuts threaten independent artists and small to medium organisations, arts patrons are turning into small scale philanthropists to…
Writers and publishers are all at sea under Brandis and the NPEA
Making a splash in letters may be harder under changes to Australian arts funding.
CSI art: forensics enters the gallery
Fascination with forensics is spawning a genre of death art, confronting mortality including some of the most gruesome aspects of…
What might Pluto sound like? Our musical love affair with the cosmos
Our love affair with the planets has influenced many composers, of whom Holst is just one among many.
The digital future is offline (so don't roll turds in glitter)
Have we reached the peak of our fascination with technology? The future cherishes the human touch, smell and all.