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Creepy clowns obscure the value of real clowning

The current craze for creepy clowns is a sad reminder that real clowning is a misunderstood art.

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Why useless art is useful

Visual arts is useless, edgeless and homeless...and that is a good thing both for artists and for society.

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Indigenous remains returned to Australia

The UK is relinquishing the remains of 13 Aboriginal Australians which will be handed over in a ceremony today.

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Why a scorecard of quality in the arts is a very bad idea

Modern society has become addicted to ratings and league tables. But a new scorecard, which aims to give 'good art'…

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What book club is that?

Your book club may have no more in common with mine than lawn bowls has with Sumo wrestling.

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Outing anonymous authors

The identity of novelist Elena Ferrente has been exposed, creating an international storm around the right of authors to remain…

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Turning a free lunch into a gravy train

Whether you are a wannabe, a winner or a frustrated also-ran, working the award scene can be rewarding.

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How do you ship a T-Rex?

Shipping a 13-meter dinosaur from Japan to Sydney sounds like a logistical nightmare, but that’s nothing. The museum needs upgrading…

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Koons' Piglet displaces sports stars

Art at sports stadiums is usually restricted to bronzes of sports stars. But a US stadium this week unveiled an…

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It's okay to be mediocre

Artists are looking beyond the conventions of success and excellence to find enjoyment in the creation – even if it’s…

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