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4090 results2013 Golden Globe nominations announced
We’re one step closer to more accurately predicting what films, performances and television shows will be taking out the 2013…
India’s first arts biennale kicks off
The small Indian city of Kochi is hosting India’s first ever arts biennale festival which will feature the works of…
What makes art taboo?
Taboo art can serve many functions: it can open up a dialogue about a sensitive topic; it can break new…
Works by Damien Hirst progressively losing value
The price of artworks by Damien Hirst is progressively falling, with some of his work being withdrawn from auctions.
Art that changes lives for disadvantaged youth
How do we best utilise the capacity of the arts to engage young people and ensure they become decent and…
50 Shades not bad enough for Sex Awards
E.L. James’ 50 Shades of Grey and J.K. Rowling’s adult novel Casual Vacancy have missed out on the shortlist for…
Top ten films that are better than the book
The usual verdict on a film adaption is almost universally that the book was better. But is that always the…
Why are we obsessed with celebrity?
On the eve of the inaugural Celebrity Studies Journal Conference, the convenor asks why we live with the constant beat…
Chart-topping music stars sound off against internet royalty bill
Billy Joel, Rihanna and Katy Perry are just some of the musicians who have voiced their opposition to Pandora radio’s…
Understanding health care with a paintbrush
Using painting as a research tool has enabled a new understanding of creativity in cancer support, pharmacy and Aboriginal health.