Art in an Emergency
By Amy WaltersIn Funny Weather, critic Olivia Laing makes a case for why art matters in these dark times, and questions the state of critical culture.
Identity
Arab, Australian, Other: a review
By Amilee MysonThis collection explores the varied experiences of living in the Arab diaspora in Australia, countering the portrayal of the Australian media, which ranges from homogenisation to racism.
Creative Storytelling is a Tool for Self-Determination
Angus Smith in conversation with Jeanine HouraniJeanine Hourani reveals why it takes a story to displace a story.
Museum of Inherited Memories launches for Yom HaShoah
By Bec BridgesThe Museum of Inherited Memories exhibits artistic interpretations of the shifting shapes of memories over time.
Unsettled: Seeking Refuge in America: a review
By Samaya BoromIn San Francisco four refugees arrive fleeing harassment and violence, only to find that their freedom in the US is still uncertain. In the age of Trump’s anti-immigration, seeking asylum can take years and too often they find themselves struggling with basic human rights and needs.
For They Know Not What They Do: a review
By Samaya BoromFor They Know Not What They Do shines a light on love, gender, sexuality and faith. Focusing on gay and transgender Americans and their devout families, it gives an insight into the mechanics and struggles of acceptance.
Fear, Paranoia and Love: a review of 5B
By David BraniganThe story of a terrifying period in modern history, 5B chronicles how one ward became a standard of genuine human care in a realm of fear mongering and paranoia.
MGFF20: The Struggle to Belong is Real
By Vanessa McQuarrieRight Now previews Queer Screen’s 27th annual Mardi Gras Film Festival, focusing on belonging on a global scale and the struggles of LGBTQIA+ people.
Own Voices Interviews: Philosophising with Nathan Tang
Janelle Koh in conversation with Nathan TangJanelle Koh speaks with Nathan Tang for Right Now about workshopping big ideas with young people, and how creativity and philosophy can change the world.
Own Voices Interviews: Collaging Identities with Prema Arasu
Janelle Koh in conversation with Prema ArasuJanelle Koh speaks with Prema Arasu about the Own Voices Storytelling Festival, and the importance of encouraging creative practices in pursuit of human rights.
Quantum Words Perth: Reflections on Language, Science and Ways of Knowing
By Sarah YeungSarah Yeung reflects on the Quantum Words festival, investigating the ways in which science and language interact through colonial discourse and Indigenous knowledges.