Performing Arts
Damien Hirst among $6million art auction investors
The online art auction business Paddle8 has raised $6 million from a group of high profile arts investors.
The ugly truth about design
There are not enough jobs for designers and that's only part of the problem for those wanting to make it…
When computers become storytellers
If an algorithm can construct a narrative, what is the role for a museum or gallery?
Tim Minchin’s Matilda wins four Tony Awards
Minchin’s interpretation of the Roald Dahl classic for the RSC was nominated for 12 Tony awards and won four of…
Self-published e-books eat up market share
Bowker Market Research reports that self-published e-books account for 12% of the entire digital publishing market.
Entrepreneurial musicians compete on own terms
Tired of limited opportunities, two musicians have put private money on the line to found an international online competition.
Not taking no for an answer
A performance artist challenges a grant-maker’s decision and wins.
The future of electronic art
Faster network speeds, accessible technology and wider acknowledgement have allowed electronic art to flourish.
'Prince Harry Kills Me' banner left out of Biennale
Banners and posters implicating Prince Harry by Jeremy Deller have been withdrawn from the Venice Biennale by British Council.
The best of this year's Venice Biennale
The Venice Biennale features 88 countries and 150 artists. We’ve picked some of the best for this visual guide.