Wednesday, 25 January 2023
Years of invisibility created by British theatre censorship laws have ironically produced an extensive archive of Black theatre history, writes Kate Dossett.
Tuesday, 17 January 2023
Policy makers at all levels have historically invested in the arts. Eliza Easton and Salvatore Di Novo have produced a fascinating data set revealing how English arts funding has changed since 2009/10.
Shining Path carried out many atrocities in Peru during the '80s and '90s. Dan Collyns has been finding out how a dance programme is helping to relieve the trauma of survivors from that era.
Art can be an integral part of the way we care for one another, according to a group of Dutch academics who researched participatory art practices during the pandemic.
The fundamental basis of ‘museumship’ is changing. Simon Tait argues that, to stay relevant, they must engage in cultural conversations about the past, present and the future.
Penryn College in Cornwall is exploring whether embedding creativity in the curriculum equips young people better for the future. Sarah Childs shares their progress so far.
Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Culture must be at the heart of West Yorkshire’s economic strategy to build a thriving cultural ecosystem in the North and beyond, according to Tracy Brabin and Andy Haldane.
Which works of literature and art will be included in Sweden’s new cultural canon? Public News Time cites some potential candidates.
Can George Osborne legally return the Parthenon marbles? John Picton outlines the implications of their repatriation.
The prolonged demise of ENO has not been caused by financial deficit or a loss of affection, but by a lack of identity and direction, claims Norman Lebrecht.
The loss of commercial galleries in Dublin is reflective of the lack of support for visual arts from public bodies, writes John Burns.
Wednesday, 04 January 2023
How can issues of identity and belonging be made visible? Dimitra Gkitsa shines a spotlight on artists depicting the complexities of the Albanian migration experience.
Following the DCMS committee’s inquiry into the economics of music streaming, Andrew White explores the implications for UK artists.
What does it mean to be disability-led? Jo Verrent unveils the realities of running the disabled led arts organisation Unlimited.
In an increasingly multipolar world, cultural diplomacy is crucial to our society, academic institutions and global governance, writes Gihane Zaki.
Rising costs, reduced opening hours and staff redundancies are threatening heritage sites across the UK, with nine in ten fearing permanent closure. Dalya Alberge reports.
Wednesday, 07 December 2022
In its new report, Creative United sheds light on the value of creative freelancers to the sector, making recommendations for creative organisations and policymakers.
The cost-of-living crisis has drawn attention to the crucial role of libraries not merely as repositories of knowledge and literature, but for warmth too. The Guardian argues they must be preserved.
Josie Sparling explores some of the ways arts and heritage charities are working to mitigate, minimise and manage the climate crisis.
As museum collections continue to come under scrutiny, Mary Harrington says critiques are less a reflection of ‘dismantling’ power than of ‘shifts’ in power relations.