This week's top art news
From closures to creative cities, the future of RISING and David Walsh's latest status boost, here are the highlights from this week.
What destroyed the Darlinghurst Theatre Company?
Darlinghurst Theatre Company went into administration last week, and the complicated story surrounding its decline serves as a warning to other organisations.
Australia's most cultural city (per capita) reveals surprises
Recent data shows that regional cities offer the best cultural experiences.
RISING has risen, but will it decline in the future?
Despite record attendance and strong sales, RISING's future remains uncertain.
Surge in Arts Awards applications sheds light on Australian arts participation
Many Australian arts awards are seeing record numbers of submissions, and the reasons behind this increase suggest something is changing.
Mona's Big Proud – How David Walsh Wrote Himself in a Book
“Namedropping” is a searing exhibition that questions status, but in doing so, Mona's owner David Walsh has cleverly reinforced his own.
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This week's top reviews
ArtsHub has a 5-star rating system: Here are this week's most-read reviews from across the country.
Theatre review: King Lear, Neilson Nutshell, Pier 2/3 ★★★
The Bell Shakespeare Company took a minimalist approach to its first production of King Lear since 2010, but the results were mixed.
Exhibition review: In Search of Sanctuary, State Library of Victoria ★★★★★
Bharat Ali Batour's gripping multimedia portrayal of his perilous journey from Afghanistan to Australia pushes the boundaries of photojournalism.
Theater Review: Master Class, Ensemble Theatre ★★★★★
Terrence McNally's play about opera legend Maria Callas is a masterclass in theatrical arts.
Book Review: Safe Space, Alyssa Huynh ★★★1/2
A memoir exploring the author's experiences of racism as an Asian Australian woman.
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Exhibition review: Pharaoh, NGV International ★★★★★
This is an exhibition that shows how we can still surprise even as we evolve, and how Egyptian artefacts can be displayed in modern times.
Musical Review: Sunset Boulevard, Princess Theatre ★★1/2
Unfortunately, Sarah Brightman's poor casting mars this production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, and some of the directorial choices are puzzling.
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This week's employment and education topics
7 Signs of Serious Creative Burnout
Almost everyone experiences creative drains at some point, but how do you know if you're actually putting your health at risk?
5 Tips for Publishing Your Book
The final step to publication has arrived: it's time to plan your book's premiere party.
Pets in the Workplace – Pros and Cons
To coincide with Bring Your Dog to Work Day, ArtsHub explores the pros and cons of bringing animals to the workplace.
Do you want my art job: Theatre critic
Aside from the glamour of gracing the celebs on opening night, being a theatre critic takes a lot of work and long nights.
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Exit Interview: AGSA's Lisa Slade talks about blurring zones
The line between education and curatorial leadership has always been blurred for Lisa Slade, and ArtsHub spoke to her following her departure from the Art Gallery of South Australia to join the University of Melbourne.
Talking about language and why sovereign peoples don't want to be called indigenous
We will be organizing a panel discussion on the importance of language and self-determination for Indigenous peoples.
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