Writing and Publishing
WA Museum to re-open and redefine standards
With a budget of almost $400M, the transformed WA Museum not only looks light and open, but champions a new…
Book review: Spinoza’s Overcoat by Subhash Jaireth
Subhash Jaireth deserves a place alongside other great essayists.
Book review: The Salt Madonna by Catherine Noske
Noske’s debut is a fine example of modern Australian Gothic storytelling.
The critic transformed into poet
As a literary journalist and critic, Thuy On was surprised to find she was compelled to write a book of…
Fair pay for artists in world-leading Irish policy
With their Paying the Artist policy, Ireland has a new groundbreaking approach that Australia could learn from, according to Esther…
Book review: Sidney Nolan: The Artist’s Materials by Paula Dredge
Paula Dredge provides bold new insights into the work of this iconic Australian artist.
Our new podcast: the ArtsHubbub
The ArtsHubbub – ArtsHub's monthly podcast takes a look inside Australian arts, and the minds of Australian artists. Each episode…
Book review: Fascists Among Us by Jeff Sparrow
Jeff Sparrow’s concise, incisive analysis of the rise of fascism is the wake-up call we all need.
Book review: Darkness for Light by Emma Viskic
The third thriller in the Caleb Zelic series portrays Caleb’s deafness skilfully but relies too much on its predecessors.
Book review: Ten Doors Down by Robert Tickner
The brutalities of an immoral system and the power of a mother’s love are brought into harrowing relief in this…