Public art and the regeneration of Leeds
In the first in our series on regeneration, Sue Ball reflects on the role of city leaders in enabling Leeds to become ‘cultu…
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Hibiscus Rising: The power of public art
From public sculptures to powerful performances, new commissions have a unique ability to connect with audiences – which is…
Co-creating public space: How can we thrive?
Public art is an opportunity for collective expression of identity. In his reflections on a recent conference, Woodrow Kernohan sa…
DCMS pushes ‘retain and explain’ approach on contested statues
Guidance designed to help custodians of controversial public statues and monuments deal with calls for their removal has been publ…
Parliament defends ‘no expenses’ public art commission
Confirmation that artists submitting proposals for a project worth half a million pounds will not have their costs covered comes a…
A-Level students’ street art removed after complaints
A-Level students in Bury St Edmunds have had their street art removed after less than a week due to complaints. The art students f…
Study highlights lack of diversity in public art
Public arts sector must 'evolve and improve accessibility' in order to address lack of representation from diverse communi…
Public art programme announced for Bristol Beacon reopening
Four artists have been commissioned to create new works as part of reopening plans for Bristol Beacon following its £132m re…
Accessible art trail for young wheelchair users announced
A UK charity for young wheelchair users is creating the country's first step-free art trail this summer. Whizz-Kidz will prese…
UNBOXED: unpacked
A new evalution into UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK has been published. Vikki Heywood believes it shows the programme was a good us…
Campaigners protest ongoing closure of Swindon museum
Campaigners in Swindon calling for a museum to reopen held a tea party earlier this week to mark three years since its closure. Sw…
Arts and culture fund launches in Liverpool
Liverpool Business Improvement District (BID) has shared details of a new arts and culture fund it is making available to organisa…
Reclaiming public spaces
What is placemaking and why is it needed? Maria Adebowale-Schwarte argues it not only creates spaces that are healthier and safer,…
Pleasure, connection, purpose: How museums can leverage emotions
Museums are not only holders of our histories and stories, but also repositories of a range of emotions, elicited when we encounte…
V&A urged to return religious relic to Cork
A politician in Cork is calling on the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) to return an Irish religious relic thought to have bee…
Derby Museums ‘face reduced hours or closures’
Proposed cuts to council funding for Derby’s museums could result in reduced hours or closures, leaders of the charitable tr…
Reclaiming public space
A long-held vision to pedestrianise one of the most polluted areas in London has been realised. Jonathan Reekie outlines how a par…
National History Museum criticised for gagging clause with oil sponsor
The National History Museum has been widely criticised for a contract it signed with a Danish oil company. The contract was…
Selby District Council approves public art plan
Selby District Council (SDC) has approved a plan to increase public art in the area. The Public Art Plan, which covers the North Y…
National Portrait Gallery launches youth initiative with Raheem Sterling
A charity established by England footballer Raheem Sterling has joined forces with the National Portrait Gallery to launch a creat…
Unboxing the future
There has been considerable criticism of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK – from the sector, in the press and in parliament. He…
British Council commits £14m to protect global heritage
The British Council has announced £14m of funding to protect international heritage at risk from factors including conflict…
Historic artist’s barn to be sold after funding shortfall
Pioneering German artist Kurt Schwitters’ rural retreat in the Lake District is slated to be sold for development after repe…
Echoes of our industrial past
A decommissioned North Sea offshore platform has been transformed into the gargantuan art installation SEE MONSTER at Weston-super…
