Andrew Newman

Andrew Newman

Andrew Newman is an artist who sometimes writes. He has exhibited his work in Sydney, Berlin and Tokyo. He has studied experimental media under German filmmaker Karl Kels at the Universität der Künste, Berlin and journalism and communication under investigative journalist Wendy Bacon and media theorist Philip Bell at the University of Technology, Sydney. He is currently a PhD candidate at the Centre for Contemporary Art and Politics at the University of New South Wales.

Articles by Andrew Newman

Voting ain’t easy when you’re a Russian spy

Voting ain’t easy when you’re a Russian spy

23 Jul 10 Like many young Australians, I move house a lot. Since Kevin07, I have been located at four different addresses within…... Read more

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In my sports column on The Punch tomorrow: why Eurovision was easily the best game on the weekend. Mummy bloggers, you'll like this one!

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Some sensible thoughts to stop us losing to boozing

Some sensible thoughts to stop us losing to boozing

How old were you when you first had a few drinks? There’s a good chance that by the time you turned…

Five sparky ideas from a revolutionary talkfest

Five sparky ideas from a revolutionary talkfest

If the weekend of provocative public talks TEDxSydney accepted your application to be part of their 800-strong…

Are you and your vitamins meant to be friends forever?

Are you and your vitamins meant to be friends forever?

If you are anything like me, the ever-growing vitamin and mineral section of the pharmacy or supermarket…

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choice ringside rantings

From: They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments

Michael S says:

"A teacher at Geelong Grammar had criticised her for using words that were too long, which had left her confused and had made her doubt her ability to write essays. She became ''quite distressed'' when her English marks began to fall." I can sympathise. My scholastic mentors conveyed to me a causal relationship… [read more]

From: Welfare for breeders is a bonus for everyone

Change Up! says:

I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]

Gentle jabs to the ribs

They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments

They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments

A private school girl’s family is sueing her elite, extremely expensive private school for not… Read more

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