Opinions & Analysis
Where does Australia fit in Singapore's regional art hub?
Singapore has positioned itself as a regional hub, throwing vast amounts of money into cultural infrastructure. Is there a place…
Global citizenship double-edged sword for museums
Modern museums often want to be global citizens but there are risks of homogenization and challenges from national agendas.
The New Rules of Public Art
Tired of the banal cookie-cutter art dished up for public locations? The new rules break the old rules to encourage…
A borrower be: why the arts needs loans, not just grants
Philanthropists are increasingly interested in capacity building and impact investing but while small-to-mediums take advantage, a new Platform Paper says…
Utopia and how to get there
Dreaming of a vital arts sector can be empowering but it can also be depressing.
Are artists making money from streaming?
Streaming has overtaken physical formats as the number one way music is consumed but are creators getting a fair share?
Tips on how to buy Indigenous art ethically
Key stakeholders within the Indigenous art business give their tips on where to go and how to buy artworks ethically.
Artists dying of exposure
It can be awkward to ask for money you are worth but if you don't, there is a queue of…
Bringing the board room to the orchestra
How does a manager balance the individualism needed for elite performance with the collectivism of an ensemble? A little help…
What's STEM without the flower?
Education’s hottest topic is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) while the subjects that teach us human values are undervalued.