Opinions & Analysis

The MONA conundrum: balancing artistic provocation and institutional responsibility
Does the debate on MONA's gender-based art space have a wider impact on the Australian cultural sector?

New $125,000 art prize reminds us to ask questions
Is the Sorrento Art Prize a concern? We take a look at Australia's newest and richest offering.

All was fair at the fair ā a counterview on Sydney Contemporary
Last week ArtsHub published one insider's view of the recent art fair; it prompted this alternative view from the owner…

Pathways to progress ā achieving lasting screen diversity in Australiaās industry
We can look to international models for ways to address the systemic lack of diversity on and off our screens.

The Town Hall debate ā adapting local council managed facilities to provide art spaces
There are so many empty and unused spaces across councils in Australia, that could be affordably made usable for local…

What's changed in cultural tourism?
Understanding value, handing over to First Nations-led experiences, and the long tail of COVID ā ArtsHub looks at whatās changing…

An insider's take on the success of Sydney Contemporary art fair
This year's Sydney Contemporary art fair was creatively a bit dull, but a solid income earner for the majority of…

10 ways to improve the situation for arts marketers
Arts marketers are facing an uphill battle with dwindling resources and support, but here are some tips that will make…

Accidental poetry should be all around us
Imagine stumbling into poems in unexpected places as you go about your day.

Cultural leadership in crisis: the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra debacle
The MSO's current woes echo similar missteps in the cultural leadership displayed by other major arts organisations. Is the shift…