Opinions & Analysis
Turnbull fails to woo the arts vote
Malcolm is erudite and charming, but that doesn’t translate into a better deal for artists.
Art students redraw the university ivory tower
A generation after universities swallowed art schools, the profile of students and of career entry has changed dramatically.
What went wrong at the Melbourne Art Fair?
To those with an insider’s view of the Australian commercial art marketplace, the demise of the Melbourne Fair came as…
Dja Dja Wurrung barks are Australian art – the British Museum should return them
The British Museum owns a number of priceless pieces of Aboriginal art, and claim they’re the best possible home for…
Opportunity shimmers as more artists raise a toast to glass
The resurgence of ceramics is being nudged over by a new interest in glass, with a burst of exhibitions and…
Why this week means I would refuse Catalyst funding
A grants manager argues that arts organisations should reconsider taking money from a government that is deporting babies.
The Designer: Decorator or Dramaturg?
Designers are often misunderstood as mere window dressers instead of meaning-makers intrinsic to creative process.
Influencing the gender agenda
As a freelancer you don’t have the power to set the agenda and you can’t afford to argue with those…
Why a photograph of a potato earned a million euro
You say potato, Kevin Abosch says a cool $1.5 million Australian - which just proves art photography isn't about the…
Where does Australia fit in Singapore's regional art hub?
Singapore has positioned itself as a regional hub, throwing vast amounts of money into cultural infrastructure. Is there a place…