Bhutan is more than a “fallen Shangri-La”
Romantic stereotypes can be problematic in the case of Bhutan, an ancient culture finding its feet while transitioning to democracy and embracing new media, writes Georgia Kartas.
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Hope and frustration coalesce in Big Issue asylum seeker edition
The Big Issue special edition’s respectful reportage draws heavily on first-hand testimonies and the accounts of asylum seekers themselves, rather than editorialising and moralising their experiences, writes Veronica Sullivan.
Michael Cook employs role reversal to challenge who belongs where
It is the combination of angry, overt role-reversal and more enigmatic images that makes Object a fascinating social and historical commentary, writes Christopher Ringrose.
Hazelwood coal mine fire “completely avoidable”
The Coal Face is crucial reading for those interested in an analysis of the vested interests that culminated in the Hazelwood coal mine fire, writes Samaya Borom.
Mona Eltahawy’s sexual revolution manifesto for Arab women
Mona Eltahawy’s depictions of male hatred towards women in the Arab world is aggressive, rage-inducing, and personal, writes Lou Heinrich.
Where there is sin, lies redemption: A story of refugees
These Are The Names is a deeply compassionate and poetic novel that revolves around the themes of displacement and migration, writes Khalid Warsame.
Subliminal art pieces address the greatest challenge of our time – climate change
The Nature/Revelation exhibition uses art to manoeuvre the viewer into feelings of awe and respect of the natural environment and the effects of climate change, writes Christopher Ringrose.
Long-term action on climate change is needed from Australia
Despite Australia’s commendable efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam, an important insight that came out of a panel discussion was Australia’s need to take leadership on the matter of climate change, writes Donna Lu.
Changing minds through laughter
Wry political satire, coupled with sharp observations plucked from daily headlines, is a comedic goldmine, writes Heath Chamerski.
Book holds a mirror to anti-terrorism laws
ASIO’s new question and detention warrants are just one in a myriad of bills, acts and amendments that are summarised and scrutinised in a new book, writes Athena Rogers.
Wunderkammer exhibition subverts traditional human-animal perceptions
Artist and children author Rod McRae’s latest exhibition forces viewers to confront the ethics of animal treatment, writes Mabel Kwong.
Documentary traces rescuers’ crucial role throughout history
Individual courage, perseverance, and the willingness to stand up to ostensibly unbeatable systems can still influence the history and implementation of human rights, writes Christopher Ringrose.