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From Grandma Moses to Frank McCourt: it’s never too late for artistic success
History is littered with artists who found success late in life, including writers such as Frank McCourt. Here's a list…
Book bans are at an all time high, new report finds
The latest report from PEN America shows American book bans more than doubled than the previous year.
TikTok sensation: $19 Japanese strawberries transform into a pop art phenomenon
A video of an influencer eating an over-priced Japanese strawberry has gone viral, triggering discussions on pop art, luxury goods…
Social media is dying – what next for arts marketing?
The US's TikTok ban is just the latest in a downward trend for social media. What will the landscape look…
The lost art of bookstore browsing – three tips for finding your next read
New research has revealed Australians need to spend more time in bookstores. Here's how to find your next favourite book…
Resignations and uproar follow Creative Australia’s Venice Biennale decision
Within hours of announcing its controversial decision, Creative Australia faced multiple high-level resignations and widespread industry backlash.
30 years in the making: a world-first for Beckett’s ‘Krapp’s Last Tape’
Actor Samuel West took a gamble in 2006, taping himself performing half of one of Beckett's most famous works. In…
Twain to Dickinson: the daily routines of history’s most famous writers
We take a dive into the daily routines of history's greatest writers to reveal tips on habit and discipline.
How addiction impacts creative lives
Addiction has been a core part of the tortured artist myth for centuries. But is there any evidence to suggest…
Transform your new year: 5 anti-resolutions to enhance your life
Sometimes it is the anti-resolution – the smallest change to your routine – that is the one to shake you…