Visual Arts
Mali’s cultural heritage under threat
UNESCO has sent out a plea to armed forces fighting in Mali to protect the nation’s rich cultural heritage.
Tattooed artist bucks trend in Czech presidential race
With his face and body covered almost entirely in tattoos, Vladimir Franz could be –at least physically – one of…
How to be a good audience
Performers train for years and rehearse for weeks. Is it too much to expect a little effort from audiences? Share…
Not YOLO, Yallay
This week a new art space was opened in Abderdeen, Hong Kong by two of the world’s leading experts in…
Greenlight for Abu Dhabi Louvre
Saadiyat Island has just received the go-ahead to begin work on the Louvre Abu Dhabi in a major step towards…
Visitor causes $300K damage to Miró painting at Tate Modern
A clumsy visitor caused $300K damage to a Joan Miró painting that was on loan to the Tate Modern in…
Chinese artist takes a stand against corruption
Chinese artist Zhang Bingjian is making a statement with his latest project: a Hall of Fame – or Shame –…
Lebanon's Al-Bustan Festival celebrates 20 years
The Al-Bustan Festival celebrates its 20 year anniversary in 2013. This year's festival is entitled "This World needs Music".
Performing arts skills are being lost
Old style hands-on training taught skills that young performing artists are not learning.
Theatre companies can't afford to perform in WA's State Theatre
Prohibitive costs mean theatre companies often find it impossible to make a profit at WA’s State Theatre.