In this article: 14th Shanghai Biennale: Cosmos Cinema Rockbund Art Museum Museum of Art Pudong M50 Fotografiska Shanghai Fashion and art 14th Shanghai Biennale: Cosmos Cinema 14th Shanghai Biennale: Cosmos Cinema (9 November 2023 to 31 March 2024) was curated by e-flux co-founder and artist, Anton Vidokle, who took viewers deep into the abyss of cosmology and science, and their relationship (or tension) with humanity. With pieces by over 80 artists working in China and internationally, the expansive showcase sought to examine the links between the cosmos and cinema as windows into a space ..read more

In this FREE journey to creative recovery, we’re following Julia Cameron’s bestselling creativity self-help manual, The Artist’s Way, tracing the book’s 12-week program with a series of inspiring ArtsHub articles, resources and ideas for Artist Date activities. There’s also a Facebook community group you can join for discussion and support. To recap, the idea with The Artist’s Way is to commit yourself to a structured creative recovery that will spark joy, remove blocks and build the confidence to play and take risks – whether you’re a professional artis ..read more

Over the weekend, international news sources and social media channels were abuzz with the news that Australian Indigenous artist, Archie Moore’s exhibition kith and kin, presented at the Australia Pavilion at 60th La Biennale de Venezia 2024, had been awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best National Participation. It is the first time that Australia has been awarded this recognition in the Biennale’s 130-year history. The jury commented on Moore’s installation: ‘This installation stands out for its strong aesthetic, its lyricism and its invocation of a shared loss of an occluded past. Wi ..read more

Lisa Mansfield is a Time-Based Art Conservator at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney, Australia. Their work involves the conservation and restoration of technologies, both old and new, as well as other durational works, including video, audio, software-based art, choreography, performance and more. Mansfield worked in the publishing industry for 20 years before taking a leap of faith into conservation, inspired by one particularly engaging conversation at a garage sale. But contrary to common belief that conservators need only work with objects, Mansfield tells ArtsHub that interpersonal skills ..read more

Now look, I’m not saying we should start donning pasta necklaces at our office jobs (unless you want to of course!). However, there is a case to be made for revisiting the crafts we did as children, and not just for nostalgia’s sake. All of these crafts have low barriers to entry in terms of initial skill level and finances required, making them great options to dip your toes back into your creative side. Read: How much is your craft hobby costing, and three ways to save It’s important to note that any effort and engagement with crafting (or making art generally) is worthwhile and something to ..read more

The 2024 Venice Biennale is just days away, which means plenty of art world figures are either on their way to Italy, or have recently arrived there to soak it all in. But apart from these art world insiders, perhaps few people realise this epic international art show – established in 1895 – still adheres to its original organisational structure of an historic (some may also say outdated) exhibition model of a classic 19th century “world fair” event. It’s a curious quirk of this top-shelf contemporary art platform that it hinges on such a traditional structure, which positions its artists as r ..read more

Creating art for healing purposes dates back tens of thousands of years, to the practices of First Nations people around the world. Art therapy uses creative processes, primarily visual art such as painting, drawing or sculpture, with a view to improving physical health and emotional wellbeing. When people face significant physical or mental ill-health, it can be challenging to put their experiences into words. Art therapists support people to explore and process overwhelming thoughts, feelings and experiences through a reflective art-making process. This is distinct from art classes, which of ..read more

In this FREE journey to creative recovery, we’re following Julia Cameron’s bestselling creativity self-help manual, The Artist’s Way, tracing the book’s 12-week program with a series of inspiring ArtsHub articles, resources and ideas for artist date activities. There’s also a Facebook community group you can join for discussion and support. To recap, the idea with The Artist’s Way is to commit yourself to a structured creative recovery that will spark joy, remove blocks and build the confidence to play and take risks – whether you’re a professional artis ..read more

Actors and performers’ agents nationwide are concerned about the rise in relaxed attitudes toward placing actors “on hold” for roles on stage and in film. A performer may be notified that they are on hold for a role as casting agents and directors make final casting decisions. ArtsHub spoke to several performers who have experienced being on hold for as long as four months. ‘It’s devastating for mental health,’ warns a busy actors’ agent working across stage and screen. When an actor is placed on hold for weeks, it affects the performer’s schedule, family arrangements and sometimes their housi ..read more

Arts precincts are characterised by a large stretch of land that features several major institutions across art forms, alongside tenants and independent organisations under one cohesive umbrella or vision. Perhaps more strategically than coincidentally, they are often on the waterside and create pockets of public space where art, leisure, food, entertainment and cultural tourism ideally work in harmony. The last decade has seen a steady rise of cultural precincts. In 2014, Adrian Ellis, Director of Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) predicted that over US$250 billion (GBP£197 b ..read more