Opinions & Analysis
Jedi art warriors could save our society
The arts may contain the answer to a failing society but only if we stop buying in to the dominant…
Has the bell finally tolled for theatre subscriptions?
Probably not, but the use case is changing globally. Better data is essential to keeping up with customer needs.
Global art market declines as China pulls plug
The US market is booming with the highest ever level of sales but China's decline has punctured the global art…
Dja Dja Wurrung barks are Australian art – the British Museum should return them
The British Museum owns a number of priceless pieces of Aboriginal art, and claim they’re the best possible home for…
Opportunity shimmers as more artists raise a toast to glass
The resurgence of ceramics is being nudged over by a new interest in glass, with a burst of exhibitions and…
Influencing the gender agenda
As a freelancer you don’t have the power to set the agenda and you can’t afford to argue with those…
Where does Australia fit in Singapore's regional art hub?
Singapore has positioned itself as a regional hub, throwing vast amounts of money into cultural infrastructure. Is there a place…
Global citizenship double-edged sword for museums
Modern museums often want to be global citizens but there are risks of homogenization and challenges from national agendas.
The New Rules of Public Art
Tired of the banal cookie-cutter art dished up for public locations? The new rules break the old rules to encourage…
A borrower be: why the arts needs loans, not just grants
Philanthropists are increasingly interested in capacity building and impact investing but while small-to-mediums take advantage, a new Platform Paper says…