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Katabasis review: R F Kuang latest book is clever and absurd
It is rare to encounter a story that can be described as both ‘light imaginative escapism’ and ‘dense philosophical exploration’,…
Skibidi, work-spouse, mouse-jiggler: what Cambridge Dictionary’s new words tell us
Cambridge Dictionary has added 6,000 new words – but what do they tell us about cultural changes?
Is my studio practice killing me? Understanding the impact of silicosis
Tips for ceramists and glass artists to protect against the deadly studio enemy of silicosis.
A gallerist’s view – how artificial intelligence will roll out in the visual arts
In the artificial intelligence rollout, the carrot will be that you still have a job. The stick will be needing…
‘Harmful’ adult games: should credit card companies decide what we play?
Criticism has erupted around corporations' moves to control morally contested adult games content.
The secret diary of an arts freelancer, aged 46¾
Being an arts freelancer can be lots of fun, right? Well, yes, kind of, but ...
Eddie Izzard: UK comedian announces 2025 Australian tour
British actor and comedian Eddie Izzard brings her stand-up show ‘The Remix Tour Live’ to Australia later this year.
Separate the art from the artist? It’s not nearly that simple
A few questions you can ask to help you navigate the perennial moral dilemma: can we separate the art from…
Why do I feel so emotional hearing music from my teenage years?
The way music communicates and evokes emotion is what makes it so important – particularly during the teenage years.
Miles Franklin winner 2025: Siang Lu, Ghost Cities
The Miles Franklin winner, Ghost Cities, is a beguiling, metafictional novel set in a film set. But who's directing who?