Visual Arts
‘Mozart effect’ muffled in new study
Harvard researcher argues that despite belief to the contrary, studying music doesn’t improve cognitive ability.
Designers become social activists
The increasingly recognised practice of critical design takes design out of the commercial sphere and makes it a political act.
Register now: visual arts conferences in 2014
Get ahead of the game in 2014, and join the world's leading cultural thinkers at a conference this year. Here…
Beijing Silvermine: revealing the new China
The growth of China's consumer culture is on display through a collection of abandoned negatives reclaimed by Thomas Sauvin.
A primitive revival at Heide
Everything old is new again goes the adage. This exhibition presents a new take on primitivism in our 21st century.
An agenda for the arts
In a world of limited resources how do we choose what art is valuable and worthy of investment. Two philosophers…
Ten FREE events at Sydney Festival
You don’t need to miss out on Sydney Festival if the pennies are short after Christmas. Here are ten free…
Art and advertising: beyond sibling rivalry
If it's good enough for Manet and Dali, maybe artists who look down their noses at advertising designers should think…
Films to watch for in 2014
A Paul Thomas Anderson auteur work, a Leonardo DiCaprio vehicle and a Godzilla remake our film critics picks the must-sees.
Great arts destination to push your boundaries in 2014
Considering a cultural vacation? Here are some destinations you may not have thought of.