Decorative arts revived in disposable age

In a world of short trends and consumer churn, the renewed interest in decorative arts presents a counter-movement.

How Western theatre portrays Islam

The Brussels attacks have again thrust Islamic terrorists centre stage, and the way Western theatre portrays Muslims may be part…

Not yours to share

Artists engaging with diversity risk being accused of appropriation.

10 chocolate artworks that don’t involve the Easter bunny

10 chocolate artworks entirely Easter egg-free

Move over Lindt bunnies and hollow eggs. Chocolate can be political, sexy or witty in the hands of a cheeky…

Donald Trump, Peta Credlin and Shakespeare

400 years after his death, Shakespeare offers some sharp insights into contemporary politics.

Why videos go viral

It’s the Holy Grail for marketers: understanding what makes a video ad go viral. But exactly what motivates a person…

How the art market's million dollar distortion affects you

The global art market rises and falls on multi-million dollar works but 90% of artworks sell for less than $50,000.

Global art market declines as China pulls plug

The US market is booming with the highest ever level of sales but China's decline has punctured the global art…

My life as a plus-size actress

When you are a child actor, chubby means cute. When you hit adolescence, it can be agony. And as an…