Opinions & Analysis
Bennetts Lane closure strikes a bum note for Australian jazz
The impending closure of legendary Melbourne jazz club Bennetts Lane has shocked the jazz community.
Riding the textured trends of philanthropy
What are the trends, successes and pitfalls driving philanthropy in Australia today? Sector leaders joined the debate at a recent…
Nordic drama: what's all the fuss?
On television and in crime fiction, dark Scandinavian dramas are the flavour of the month. But why have they got…
A swan on an iceberg
The Australian Ballet joins an international trend thinking beyond the tutu with creative marketing that democratizes the artform.
Creative relaxation: the healing potential of interactive art
BrightHearts is a relaxation training app that translates changes in heart rate into a calming interactive art experiences.
Jake Chapman wants to ban kids from galleries
Museum of Brisbane director responds to Chapman’s irresponsible comments, joining a global swell against the publicity stunt.
Why we should care about disability leadership
Giving a leading voice to people with disability plays an important part in making the artistic process an inclusive experience.
Arts is having a senior moment – and it's a good thing
The positive synergy between arts practice and health advancement is a sound therapeutic model for active ageing.
Are governments cultural leaders?
In this historic 40th issue of the quarterly Platform Paper from Currency House, the QTC artistic director examines the current…
Is critical dialogue a dying art?
Recent debate on The Conversation serves an opposition between print and online media, but online reviewing deserves a fair go.