Performing Arts
Art not only for the 1% says Christie’s chief
Christie’s chief Steven Murphy has boldly declared that the future of art will not be limited to those 1% rich…
Brazilian workers receive $25 a month to spend on culture
Brazilian workers are set to receive a cultural stipend of $25 a month.
NZ dance to get a lift from Berlin-based choreographer
A new show by Footnote Dance with New Zealand choreographer Lisa Densem and music by Andrew Thomas released as part…
Chilean creativity honoured at 2012 National Prize
A host of creatives have been honoured as winners of the 2012 Chilean National Prize.
Rare opportunity as Writers Victoria seeks new Director
Writers Victoria seeks a new director to step up to the plate after previous director Roderick Poole has completed his…
Jaipur literary festival told to snub Rushdie supporters
A group of Muslim clerics have asked the Jaipur literary festival to cancel talks by speakers who were previously involved…
Japanese Literature awards split between generations
This year Japan's two highest literary honours were given to the oldest and youngest recipients.
International sanctions hurt Iranian artists
International sanctions and a dire economic situation have hit Iranian artists hard. With extreme inflation and rising cost of living,…
Majors disappoint but indie film exports flourish
For the first time in years, no Australian film was released internationally by a major distributor last year. But there…
Concert celebrates The Apology – Five Years on
Aboriginal and Torres Strait musicians will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the historic Apology to the Stolen Generations.