Opinions & Analysis

Five Dark Mofo tips from a first-timer
Here are the top tips from a Dark Mofo novice on how to get the most out of the 2023…

Two rebrands, both a little problematic
Prominent arts organisations face rebrands this month, but does the strategy raise questions?

Mr Smith to You...
When writing a novel based on the real life experiences of a long dead Australian jockey, Kerry Taylor discovered the…

What is 'time activism' – and why do we desperately need it?
'Hanging out' and 'wasting time' — may be a survival mechanism and deeply human need, as well as a radical…

Sydney-centric government broadcasters means SBS should move to Melbourne
David Davis MP, Victoria's Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Industries, argues the case for moving SBS out of…

‘Please do not assume the worst of us’: students on AI
Ongoing research suggests the more students use AI tools, the more nuanced and critical they become.

The slippery zone of art prize categories
‘How do you make sense of the Archibald?’, is a question I ask myself every year, and what are the…

Federal arts budget needs a closer eye, says Opposition
Shadow Minister for the Arts Paul Fletcher MP responds to last week’s Federal Budget and questions Tony Burke's figures.

Arts education Aotearoa: three causes for hope
One arts educator is determined to highlight the positive amid the constant criticism of how the arts are treated in…

The tricky dollar discussion around skill
Following ArtsHub's look at the value of skill in arts education, we ask whether we are willing to pay for…