Features
Is seeing believing?
In the 21st century photographic images, even those that purport to be honest representations of observed reality, should be taken…
An African tale
Attempting to place African Literature amongst its literary compatriots proves to be something of a conundrum in the 21st century.
Held up - satire and the funnies
The unprecedented furor surrounding cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) could see the end of illustrated satire…
Wanted for hip hop
Hip hop is not just another fad, it’s here to stay. Proof of the dancing pudding is in the Adelaide…
Why Irish arts are smiling
A battle is being fought on the front line of the arts scene in the United Kingdom, and it's one…
Really Old School
People say you’re as young as the person you feel. And many artists, particularly those who’ve enjoyed commercial success, often…
Write off the fraudsters
Would somebody please sue the author formerly known as JT LeRoy? If a fraudster was found to be impersonating a…
Counting Mozart
If Elvis is The King then Mozart is surely The Emperor. Certainly if you happened to be anywhere near Austria…
Realise your right to art?
In November 2005, VAGA - The Visual Arts and Galleries Association - launched their groundbreaking long-term campaign for the REALISE…
New, new media art
Along with the New Year came the crossing of a threshold. Once the champagne and beer bottles had been dumped…