Friday, 29 July 2016
A Cambodian arts organisation is attempting to raise the profile of a city’s art scene by converting a boat into a floating arts centre. Dara Bramson navigates the gangways to report back.
Thursday, 28 July 2016
The Guardian’s film critic watched the first half of Romeo and Juliet on stage and the second half via a livestream in the cinema – which did he think was better? Peter Bradshaw feeds back.
Cultural leaders including Rufus Norris, Samuel West, George the Poet and Dreda Say Mitchell join a roundtable discussion about the cultural response to Brexit.
How can the BBC attribute a painting to Lucian Freud, whilst he emphatically denied that he ever created it? Kamini Vellodi weighs in.
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
Artists and curators discuss whether neutral, window-less, open or intimate spaces are the best to view art in. Robert Bevans reports.
What will the internet of things, mixed reality and immersive VR mean for theatre in the coming years? Researcher Joris Weijdom offers his views.
Thursday, 21 July 2016
Many UK museums are taking advantage of the Pokemon Go ‘phenomenon’, attracting young gamers by advertising their ‘Pokéstops’, says Nicola Sullivan.
Dancing with others can bring us closer to the physical and mental health we require to thrive say researchers Jacob Taylor, Emma Cohen and Arran Davis.
Artists are often involved in ‘R&D’ projects that are incredibly innovative, but don’t result in economic changes or new products. So what does Digital R&D mean in the arts, asks Leila Johnstone.
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
Culture ministers have no real power, so if new Minister Matthew Hancock is to be at all useful, he should focus on strengthening Arts Council England and the British Council, says Rupert Christiansen.
The people of Northern Ireland should pressure their representatives to prioritise arts funding, because it’s one of the few things in society that can educate and inspire, says Joe Lindsay.
Monday, 18 July 2016
Theatre only works if all audience members lose themselves in the play, and this can’t happen if people next to you are texting, munching or vaping, says Michael Simkins.
Has the Brexit campaign – and the division it sowed – undone the overwhelming sense of pride in British culture brought about by the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony? Writer Frank Cottrell Boyce weighs in.
Friday, 15 July 2016
The musical remixes of former Prime Minister David Cameron’s final words – and hums – prove that artists will always respond to challenging times with creativity and good humour, says Daniel Ofman.
Once a week, a group of South Korean soldiers take part in ballet lessons. Nataly Pak and Minwoo Park tag along to find out why.
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
A new mobile Pokémon app – which has almost as many daily users as Twitter – is bringing new visitors to museums. Blaire Moskowitz investigates.
How can government make it easier for anyone to become an artist? Createquity takes a look at policies around the world.
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
Should museums collect digital objects? Mark Carnall and Ellie Miles trade ideas about Youtube videos and Sonic the Hedgehog fan art.
How did an art director embed creativity into Nantes and resurrect a city that was ‘culturally dead’? Giovanna Dunmall reports.
Friday, 08 July 2016
The Director of Arts at the British Council, Graham Sheffield, says that now is a time for reflection, collaboration and reinforced arts activity in the wake of the Brexit vote.