Opinions & Analysis
Rebranding a cultural organisation
Sydney Living Museums created a new look for old houses when it recreated the Historic Houses Trust of NSW.
Minister in absentia
After a half a working day without a Minister for Communications and Broadband, the sector is still broadcasting.
In defence of star ratings
Artists, publicists and producers love star ratings – provided they’re attached to a good review.
No stars for five star reviewing
The practice of ranking performances on a five star rating system is unproductive and inhibits trust in reviewers.
Protecting your intellectual property on social media
When you post creative content online you maybe be giving away your copyright or at least any real control over…
The surfeit of film festivals
Sydney Film Festival has closed but more than 60 ethnic or specialist film festivals are competing to fill the gap…
No free dinner, especially at Raheen
A little political history gives us some clues as to what George Brandis might be like as Arts Minister.
Goodbye to the lone genius
Tomorrow’s culture will be made by coalitions and communities, like the 1,000 people who made The Passion in a Welsh…
Coalition signals backing for arts elite
George Brandis is showing support for the controversial Melba Foundation, which was defunded after peer review.
Unrelenting attacks on creative freedom
The new censorship is a symptom of the lack of respect for cultural freedom and creative expression, also felt by…