Australia
Art as image; image as art
In a fit of now infamous madness the artist Vincent Van Gogh cut off his ear. In a state of…
The rugs of war
The Rugs of War exhibition is surprisingly unsettling, though it’s hard to say why. Rugs, woven by Afghan refugees and…
Gaming evolution - Blast Theory
Since the first graphical computer game (a version of tic-tac-toe) was invented in 1952, gaming has advanced to encompass astounding…
Art is 'live and well' in Nottingham
Director of Nottingham’s NOW Festival, Mark Dey, talks about the changes that have taken place since he took up his…
Playing to win
It may be winter on the other side of the hemisphere, but the UK's Eimer Piano Trio are experiencing Australia's…
Let the games begin
Cheering squads, stomping, hollering, and behind-the-scenes intimidation tactics - it may sound like a major sporting event, but it is,…
A meeting of minds (and 'cellos)
Dutch-born cellist Pieter Wispelwey will fulfill a long-held ambition this week, when he performs for the first time with the…
Getting sticky in Sydney
Phelim McDermott, one of the directors of UK's Improbable Theatre, is currently at the iconic Sydney Opera House, co-ordinating workshops…
Bring on the Beckett
You don't have to be an academic to appreciate Samuel Beckett. Dr Anthony Uhlman, the convenor of the Samuel Beckett…
Bah to the High Priests of Art
British art critic Matthew Collings is currently in Australia, to lecture (not surprisingly) on art, or, as he explains: ‘What…