Writing and Publishing
Fierce Festival
Two lucky Australians will be selected to attend Birmingham’s contemporary arts hotspot – Fierce Festival.
Hofesh Shechter Company returns to Melbourne
Leading contemporary artist Hofesh Schechter is bringing his widely acclaimed company to Melbourne for the world premiere of their latest…
Transitions Film Festival shines spotlight on sustainability
Australia's largest solution-focused sustainability film festival, the Transitions Film Festival, has launched its full program.
Last days of Francis Bacon exhibition
The Art Gallery of NSW are celebrating the last weeks of the Francis Bacon exhibition with some exciting events.
Why creative people are more prone to depression
Science has proven artists are more likely to face depression, especially serious bipolar illness. Is mental instability an inevitable price…
Rapper kicked off stage for anti-Obama rant
Rapper Lupe Fiasco lived up to his namesake this week by being thrown off stage during a pre-inauguration event after…
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.
Chilean creativity honoured at 2012 National Prize
A host of creatives have been honoured as winners of the 2012 Chilean National Prize.
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,…