Visual Arts
India’s first arts biennale kicks off
The small Indian city of Kochi is hosting India’s first ever arts biennale festival which will feature the works of…
What makes art taboo?
Taboo art can serve many functions: it can open up a dialogue about a sensitive topic; it can break new…
Works by Damien Hirst progressively losing value
The price of artworks by Damien Hirst is progressively falling, with some of his work being withdrawn from auctions.
Art that changes lives for disadvantaged youth
How do we best utilise the capacity of the arts to engage young people and ensure they become decent and…
Why are we obsessed with celebrity?
On the eve of the inaugural Celebrity Studies Journal Conference, the convenor asks why we live with the constant beat…
Understanding health care with a paintbrush
Using painting as a research tool has enabled a new understanding of creativity in cancer support, pharmacy and Aboriginal health.
Ten ways to foster creativity
Learn to harness your capacity to get creativity from others.
Teaching scientists to respect the arts
The myth that science is superior to arts would end if all higher education courses included a creative component.
Hurricane Sandy: New York's unwanted blockbuster
New York's arts and entertainment community is reeling from the effects of Hurricane Sandy.
Online program revolutionises Shakespeare teaching
The Royal Shakespeare Company has partnered up with the University of Warwick to deliver a new technique for teaching the…