Visual Arts
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.
Are arts and sports equally good for you?
Research is attempting to compare the mental health and wellbeing outcomes of arts participants and spectators with sports participants and…
Artist gives iconic paintings a gay twist
An American artist adds Ellen to the Last Supper and RuPaul to the Sistine Chapel.
'Forbidden Art' from Auschwitz-Birkenau exhibited in California
A travelling exhibition will display “Forbidden Art” from Auschwitz-Birkenau. 20 artworks will be displayed, authored by prisoners of the World…
Are you a bad artist?
How would you feel if your work was selected for the Museum of Bad Art? For some it's success of…
Stockholm calls Oz for Fringe Festival help
Australia’s long-running Melbourne Fringe Festival inspired a group of artists to launch Sweden’s Stockholm Fringe Festival.
Remind people you are hunting
A new year offers opportunities to boost your job hunt.
Nigerian arts scene challenges the status quo
Nigerian artists pushed boundaries in 2012, with a wave of controversial and innovative artworks that criticised the government and engaged…
British author Hilary Mantel wins Costa literary award
Hilary Mantel has taken out best novel at the 2012 Costa Book Award for Bring Up the Bodies, the second…
Jacques Tardi refuses Legion D’Honneur
The highest honour presented to civilians in France has been turned down by renowned cartoonist Jacques Tardi.