Opinions & Analysis
Jacinda Ardern on why the arts need to be universally accessible
New Zealand's Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage says art should be for the many, not the…
Why mutual respect allows us to make better art
Artists do their best work when they feel confident to play, when they feel they are not being judged, when…
'Tampergate' – lessons for arts boards and managers
The leadership of any organisation in sport, the arts or the corporate world must have a clear understanding of its…
'Blackfellas should run galleries'
Artist Vernon Ah Kee believes there is an endemic problem that sits core to our galleries and the way we…
Where to after Weinstein?
If #MeToo has taught us anything, it’s that telling better women’s stories hasn’t really changed the lived experience of women,…
Artists on film – is Australia on trend?
With the recent release of two feature films about Australian artists, we take a look at the hidden agendas and…
What the arts industry can learn from Lego
In times of challenge, organisations in different sectors can teach the arts valuable lessons about streamlining and sticking with what…
The 70/30 split versus truly valuing an artist’s work
A world in which dealers would take a 70% commission on an artist's work is a world beholden to the…
Why we need more independent producers
Independent artists need independent producers; they also need to reconsider some of the negative stereotypes they have about the producer's…
Why it’s time for the rural touring sector to take a bow
This week the first ever awards to celebrate the rural touring sector in the UK will take place in Nottingham.