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Beyond race, is Country: the MTC's '37'

The restaging of Nathan Maynard's hit play from last year is an important contribution to the ongoing discussion of racism…

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What can arts organisations do if their audiences abandon Facebook and Instagram?

With the foundations of established social media platforms becoming unstable, what can arts marketers do to keep reaching their audiences?

two images one on top of the other of two middle aged Italian men sitting across a diner table looking at each other seriously, over the ketchup and other condiments. Al Pacino is the policeman, Robert De Niro the crook. Heat.
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Using language in storytelling

Great storytelling, like that of Michael Mann’s 'Heat', transcends genres by mastering language.

An old brick wall showing signs of old paint has a battered sign on it that says Accessible Entrance.
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Talking about access should be part of every day...

... and improving access just as often.

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AI erasure – how AI could reshape our understanding of history and identity

Much has been said and written about how AI may shape our future, but how much thought has been given…

Best art. Claire Lambe, ‘Witnessing Bacon’, installation view at Sarah Scout Presents. A large tapestry based on a photo of Bacon’s messy studio, hanging against a violet wall with a saddle shaped seat in front.
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The best art I saw in 2024 across 11 cities and over 200 exhibitions

A note of appreciation to all the artists and artworks that left a mark on my year.

A graffitied mini van, has green paint on it and slogans extolling the virtues of the arts on the windows.
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Opportunity costs: the problem with rationalising creative output – part three

In the final part of a three-part article, Rick Heath examines why the Australian arts industry is not valued or…

A large group of First Nations people, young and old, stand on a stage beneath spotlights and behind some music stands. At the front is a young woman with her arms out wearing multicoloured tops and shorts.
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Opportunity costs: the problem with rationalising creative output – part two

In part two of a three-part article, Rick Heath examines why the Australian arts industry is not valued or invested…

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Opportunity costs: the problem with rationalising creative output –part one

In part one of a three-part article, Rick Heath examines why the Australian arts industry is not valued or invested…

holding a pink pyramid crystal in palm of hand. Gallery representation
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The changing landscape of artist/dealer representation

The Australian art market is at a crossroads. How will that impact the artist and art dealer relationship?

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