Opinions & Analysis
Spinning the celebrities
With the Navy the latest organisation to get in on the act, the role of celebrity culture in creating blockbusters…
New censorship threatens diversity
The censorship of art threatens our society's diversity and tolerance.
Last drinks: In-house catering causes indigestion
Selling more drinks at interval has been seen as a guaranteed way to raise revenue for venues. But is it?
Brown is the new Green
Cultural heritage has been unfairly painted as an enemy of environmentalism. In fact it is fighting a similar battle.
Why you can’t afford to stay home
Taking your show on the road isn’t cheap, but there are definitely advantages to finding new audiences interstate.
Artists are not social workers
Shrinking community support and relying on artists to deliver social programs is a dangerous international trend.
Busy Brandis faces a balancing act with Arts and AG
The new Minister for the Arts is also the Attorney-General. It gives the portfolio seniority but the Minister other priorities.
Henson withdrawal is the real dark heart
Photographer Bill Henson has withdrawn from the Adelaide Biennial in a travesty of artistic independence and natural justice.
Going home to intuit Melbourne's Festival personality
The new Creative Director of Melbourne Festival reflects on the festival's contribution to the cultural landscape of Melbourne.
Twitter isn’t the future of the novel
At the 2013 Melbourne Writers Festival (MWF), author Teju Cole made the case for Twitter as the future of the…