Wednesday, 15 May 2024
In the debate surrounding repatriated artefacts, Henry Hill believes that museum trustees are agreeing to loans that deliberately undermine the government.
As Bristol's once bohemian Stokes Croft neighbourhood falls further under the influence of commercial property development, Steven Morris talks to local artists trying to save their studios.
Artistic Director of Brighton People's Theatre Naomi Alexander says artists leading co-creative practice are rarely valued. Her research explores artists' leadership qualities, skills and responsibilities.
Amid heightened criticism of Arts Council England's criteria for selecting funding recipients, Lloyd Evans attempts to apply for a grant.
Oliver Shah speaks to Tate Chairman Roland Rudd about the challenges of running a state-funded organisation, and dealing with controversy over the Sacklers, a racist mural and one-star reviews.
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
Martin Bailey interviews National Gallery Director Gabriele Finaldi about security, acquisitions and the opportunity to completely rehang the collection.
Kim Tatum speaks with three transgender actors appealing for the opportunity to be put on an equal footing when it comes to auditioning for cis roles.
The West End is thriving, writes Tim Bano, but with rising inflation and production costs, angel investors are being edged out in favour of new financial models.
Over the past year or so the British Museum has been struggling with a series of scandals, but as Rebecca Mead reports, these are the result of historical legacies.
Research collaborations across art and science are on the rise, but assumptions and metaphorical language around how these worlds operate and meet persist. Josie Chambers explores some of these conceits.
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Richard Morrison speaks to sector leaders about the cost of keeping our national museums free in an arts funding crisis, especially when over half of regional museums now charge admission.
Polly Toynbee looks ahead to the challenges in the arts sector that will greet a possible new Labour government.
Having contributed to a recent House of Commons report - Misogyny In Music - researcher and former A&R manager Sally Anne Gross isn't surprised the government rejected its findings.
Recent studies show viewers prefer computer-generated art when they think it's created by humans. Shirley M. Mueller explores what drives the bias against AI-generated artworks.
Following the British Museum's social media gaffe in March, Aimee Dawson examines how arts organisations might best handle themselves in the eye of a critical storm.
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Adam Behr asks why arts education is under fire when the UK’s creative industries generate more revenue than cars, oil and gas.
Cash-strapped councils are cutting cultural spending to help plug budget shortfalls, but could desperate local authorities sell off artworks to raise funds? James Goodwin looks at the legalities.
As France prepares to slash its budget for culture, Jonny Walfisz compares how the cuts line up with arts spending across continental Europe and the UK.
In the financially cut-throat musical theatre market, producers demand “a sure thing” from their creative teams. Katie Birenboim asks musical director Amanda Morton how she ensures that mentorship can flourish when the stakes are high.
In his profile of Southbank Centre's Chief Executive Elaine Bedell, Alex Lawson uncovers the depth and inequality in the current funding crisis and lays bare the soaring costs facing the flagship arts complex.