Film
The politics of President Trump's gilt-edged taste in art
Trump’s opponents see his lavish taste as evidence of despotic tendencies but perhaps like Louis XIV he will use luxury…
Actors may soon be replaceable by CGI
CGI is close to being indistinguishable from the real thing. Could actors find themselves auditioning against a dead or imaginary…
Teaching doctors empathy through art
Health care students are developing their empathy, moral insight and cultural awareness through a program that helps them look at…
How to facilitate a panel successfully
A great moderator can make the difference between a boring discussion and a memorable one. Here are some tips to…
10 words not to use this year
Some words just got overdone in 2016. It's time to let these overused terms lie fallow for a while, in…
So you want to be a festival director
If you dream of being a festival director travelling the world picking the best of the global arts offerings for…
How to succeed in Generation Slashie
Working in multiple roles – for instance as a writer/actor/director/producer – is increasingly common but the multiple satisfactions come with…
What are festivals for?
As the number of arts festivals across Australia mushroom, is it time to consider the point of such cultural clustering?
Is a Master of Fine Arts the ‘new MBA’?
Enlightened universities are now embedding the principles of design and creativity into their business schools, as businesses recognise the value…
Artists building barricades against Trump
In difficult times, artists have more power than we think to influence the direction of politics and society.