In the days following this year’s Ten Days on the Island, there has been much to dwell on in the form of family and friendship, war and politics, as well as sinking into the stuff of life and letting days drift along. It takes some time to come up for air again and find clarity […]
A side-effect of my fixation with reading history is that I often find myself framing my life, as it is now, with the question of how I will look back on it – or how it will be viewed by some other future observer. It’s not entirely fair to be judged in hindsight – although […]
* grandmas, grandads, nannas, pops, gruncles and great aunties Someone once told me that if they’d known grandchildren were going to be so much fun, they would have had them first! We well know that experiences shared by grandparents and grandchildren (and aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews) promote knowledge, exchange, and mutual learning. […]
I’m excited to be a part of this year’s Ten Days on the Island. I’ll be chatting with author Ailsa Piper, in the Hobart Town Hall on March 22. Last year, Ailsa released a book called For Life, which explores grief and our connection with the world around us. I’m really looking forward to an unhurried […]
Dear Friends, As we approach the end of 2024, I find myself reflecting on a year that has been both challenging and transformative. This festive season, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you—our cherished friends and supporters. This has been a heavy year for many, and the idea of celebration […]
In today’s rapidly evolving cultural landscape, the role of artists and cultural leaders has never been more critical. As we navigate through times of crisis and uncertainty, artists help us find meaning, hope, and a sense of community. They provoke thought, inspire change, and challenge our assumptions, offering essential perspectives for a healthy, functioning society. […]
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I have been thinking about the creative process and the conversation that takes place between artist and audience or viewer, reader, listener as the case may be. In a performance this can feel like a more straightforward exchange with ideas, energy and emotion flowing back and forth between the performer(s) and the audience. But what […]