Visual Arts
When art gets too personal
Using the people around you in your art may test whether you care more about your creative work or your…
A year of directing dangerously
Going to work in a prison revived this theatre-maker and reminded him why he makes theatre.
Overcoming creation guilt in the arts
Should being busy really be a badge of honour? The mounting pressure for artists to create more, more, more may…
Influencing the gender agenda
As a freelancer you don’t have the power to set the agenda and you can’t afford to argue with those…
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 Australian corporate approach to art collecting
After a decade of flogging off their art collections, Australia’s top companies are embracing collecting but they want different results.
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…
Singapore career opportunities for Australian arts professionals
As international art attention turns to Singapore for this week’s Art Stage Singapore, we meet the Australians who are shaping…
How to talk about your work
Letting your art speak for itself is a luxury you probably can’t afford. Confident public speaking on and offstage increases…