Opinions & Analysis
Why you should try improv
Improvisation skills can deliver work by improving audition performance and providing a strong background for corporate training.
Is there a cultural narrative for Perth?
Perth needs a distinctive cultural narrative that weaves together Aboriginal and European histories.
Only bravery can save artists from Australia’s elite arts ‘clubhouse’
Our major performing arts organisations are Australian culture’s country clubs, sponsored by a matrix of old money and old-school networks…
The truth about streaming
Artists don't make much money from Spotify, but that doesn't mean we should all follow Taylor Swift's lead and quit.
Embracing the elusive
Following widespread reaction to the powerful contention that art should disturb not please, we publish Leysen's full speech.
AusCo defends new grants model
Humphrey Bower's attack on Australia Council's new structure is based on misunderstanding, argues the Council's CEO.
We don’t obey authority, but we do love drama
As much art as science, the controversial Milgram and Stanford prison experiments on obedience to authority continue to inspire screen…
Does art make good (reality) television?
A Brit reality tv show turns Street Art into the latest ratings pawn with a Survivor meets The Archibald zeal.
Looking at art can help us see ourselves
Self-understanding often comes from looking outside the self, through the lens of a filmmaker or the eye of an artist.
Why disrespect is bad news for creators
Executive Director of Australian Society of Authors Angelo Loukakis debunks the hype that cash and copyright are bad for creatives.