Visual Arts
Tips on managing a precarious freelance career
When life is a constant job interview, these tips on managing freelance precarity can ease the stress.
Automated plagiarism: Furore over ‘computer’ winning art prize
Turf wars between artists and AI generators - a topic that is the tip of an iceberg worthy of a…
Why I did a Reality TV show for my arts practice
We talk to Blown Away contestant Tegan Hamilton on the wins, and pains, of art-based reality TV, and its career…
So you want my arts job: Sculpture Festival Access Manager
What's it like to wear Meghan Kennedy's shoes, as the Education, Access and Inclusion Program Manager for Sculpture by the…
Why ’bad’ reviews are equally valuable and how to do them well
Giving a negative review can be nerve wracking, especially for early career writers who don’t want a bad rep. But…
Is social media the new curators’ portfolio?
Social media platforms such as Instagram have greatly impacted the visibility of curators but can it give them some leverage…
Vegan art materials: taking the animal out of art
Put an end to dead animals in your art, and learn more about vegan art supplies.
Travelling? Savour your time, don’t network, says gallerist
After a whirlwind trip to Basel and Venice, MARS Director Andy Dinan offers her advice on how to make the…
Lessons from an art prize judge
With hundreds of art prizes offering opportunities, how do you get cut through with your application? We ask an art…
Why are climate activists glueing themselves to paintings?
Climate activists are targeting priceless art to spread their message. Here is why the absurd act is more than a…