Opinions & Analysis
Why are Western Australian art and artists invisible?
A retrospective of Guy Grey Smith prompts the question of whether he is often overlooked because he lived on the…
Savage theme has far from serene results
The theme of an international photographic competition draws on stereotypes, undermining the work of portrait photographers.
Move over majors, independents do more with less
Majors gets more funding but dollar for dollar, independent theatre provides hundreds more works and 26 times the ticket sales.
Discontent with film award politics
The Great Gatsby’s row of crystal trophies may say more about the failures of the award system than the success…
Travels with Rupert
MTC's Executive Director shares her travel diary with ArtsHub as the company ventures overseas for the first time in 30…
Can performance art be collected?
In recent years we have seen a revival of performance art but its ephemeral nature can create collection issues.
Not a hobby
It's probably not wise to tell the guy who holds your life in his hands, that he is a patronising…
Artists would prefer obscenity, Senator Brandis
Why allow racist abuse and ban penises? The Federal Government’s freedom-of-speech policy begs questions.
Once upon a time beyond the city...
Regional arts practitioners are often characterised as disadvantaged but that's not the story tree-changers tell.
Biennale boycott backlash: vicious ingratitude or valid critique?
Does money have a taint? That’s the question many in the arts community are asking as the Biennale splits with…