Writing and Publishing
Focusing on an artist-centric model
As more Australians engage in the arts, a new funding model for the times is needed, says the Australia Council.
Exploring the ineffable
Australian artists are increasingly using their practice to examine religious and spiritual themes.
Meditating for creativity
Many creative people are tapping into the power of meditation, both in the workplace and in artistic practice.
Does form still follow function?
WA shines a light on a century-old industry debate, exploring art and functionality in architecture, and its role in shaping…
Stone Mattress: Nine Tales
Bleak futures, toxic relationships and razor sharp observation; this is Margaret Atwood at her finest.
Agatha Christie lives
With the publication of The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah, the Agatha Christie estate has enabled a well-chosen resurrection.
The essential skills of a great director
The British critic James Agate once unkindly defined a theatre director as ‘a person engaged by the management to conceal…
When the war is over, literature can help us make sense of it all
From poetry to memoir, literature can help us come to grips with the chaotic nature of conflict.
Creating a future for opera
Finding new audiences for old art forms means pushing both geographical and generational boundaries.
Artists' rights in the Twitterverse
In the US a photographer received US$1.2 million over reused tweeted photos. What are the implications for Australian artists?