Features
Creatives more prone to depression: myth or reality?
The depressed or manic creative is a well-known stereotype. But where’s the evidence to prove that it’s true?
Language, hospitality and discomfort in the work of Mithu Sen
mOTHERTONGUE is a dense, mid-career survey of Bengal-born artist Mithu Sen that escapes simple definitions.
Queer culture is under attack: fighting back
How can we reframe the conversation around drag story time events and stand up to the far right?
‘Let’s pretend this is a film’ – when screen techniques tread the boards
There’s a long and storied tradition of film technology appearing on our stages, but to what end?
Human Rights Arts and Film Festival: Chair highlights
The return of the festival to Melbourne this week offers film, art, conversation, food and performance.
Lessons from Dubai’s Museum of the Future
An exemplar of culture, technology and entrepreneurship, the Museum of the Future is a rich case study on the importance…
Laughing or crying? Comedians reading our moods in heavy times
When the outside world has you crying on the inside, what kind of live comedy can you handle?
The art of the solo show
One-person shows have become increasingly popular in current theatre, but what does it take to tackle a solo work?
Who judges book covers? We all do
Reading a book by its cover.
Queer community the latest target of culture wars
Drag performers and other members of the queer community are increasingly under attack by the far right and religious right…