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Prioritising self-care in the arts
Looking after yourself is an important part of maintaining creative energy
Learning from our art mistakes
We learn by failing, but rarely talk about it. Here, artists and arts workers from diverse sectors reflect on what…
Have we reached peak ebook?
When claims and statistics about book sales versus e-readers are bandied about, it pays to be suspicious.
From toxic theatre to safe spaces
Artists aren’t the problem when it comes to self-care; it’s the culture we work in which damages people. It’s time…
Age discrimination on the increase
Young workers expect older colleagues to get out of the way, freeing up jobs and ceding key cultural spaces.
Why death is an asset in the arts
Companies large and small are benefiting from bequest programs, but asking supporters to consider their mortality isn’t always an easy…
Beating subconscious sexism in the job market
We know people are more likely to hire people like themselves. So how do we break a pattern where Artistic…
Inspirational quotes for strong women
Sources of strength from Lady Gaga, JK Rowling, Georgia O'Keefe and many others.
Odds on the Oscars will be predictable
Bookmakers beat critics when it comes to making Oscars predictions. It's nine years since they have been wrong.
Has “like” killed the curator?
When Facebook likes can make a show and the faint praise of 'interesting' can damn it, curators face a new…