Opinions & Analysis
AusCo defends new grants model
Humphrey Bower's attack on Australia Council's new structure is based on misunderstanding, argues the Council's CEO.
We don’t obey authority, but we do love drama
As much art as science, the controversial Milgram and Stanford prison experiments on obedience to authority continue to inspire screen…
Does art make good (reality) television?
A Brit reality tv show turns Street Art into the latest ratings pawn with a Survivor meets The Archibald zeal.
Looking at art can help us see ourselves
Self-understanding often comes from looking outside the self, through the lens of a filmmaker or the eye of an artist.
Why disrespect is bad news for creators
Executive Director of Australian Society of Authors Angelo Loukakis debunks the hype that cash and copyright are bad for creatives.
No pain, no gain? The abuse of power in arts education
Does Whiplash, the new film by American Damien Chazelle, glorify or denounce the behaviour of an obsessive teacher?
Artists versus arts workers
Arts managers are an important part of the sector but they are kidding themselves if they think they are artists.
Why creative arts experience is valuable to business
Creative arts offers skills business wants but entrepreneurial artists need to understand the differences to make the leap.
Female-only film festivals should not exist
Ideally we would have no need for festivals that promote women in film, as we would already give them the…
Nordic drama: what's all the fuss?
On television and in crime fiction, dark Scandinavian dramas are the flavour of the month. But why have they got…