Tuesday, 11 May 2021
British museums are in great need of revitalisation. Dan Hicks argues they can no longer pretend colonisation and its consequences are wholly in the past.
Wednesday, 05 May 2021
Museums must acknowledge the stigmatising, tokenising, and economic effects of internships aimed at minority groups – not just the opportunities they offer, says Rachael Arauz.
While digital capture and distribution are undoubtedly here to stay, Eric Gershman ponders the future of arts buildings.
How do arts organisations serving people of colour maintain connections with their communities? Dr Zannie Voss and Dr Glenn Voss share the keys to success.
James Bowden and Edward Thomas Jones have been examining the emerging world of NFTs and find substance beyond the hype.
More artists and groups are rethinking ways in which we can reuse, refashion and recycle materials that were previously considered waste. Brian Royson Mayne explains how.
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Despite knowing cultural venues are in precarious financial straits, Sarah Carson mourns the fact she can no longer buy a single theatre ticket.
In an open letter to Government, more than 150 UK music artists are demanding reforms to the laws governing streaming revenues. Bobby Owsinski thinks they are misguided.
London’s Design Museum is turning its shop into a supermarket stocking items redesigned by emerging artists. The aim is to show the vital role of creativity in our society, writes Mark Brown.
Many people have enjoyed visiting ‘empty’ galleries as a result of social distancing regulations. But Rachel Mackay says people are the lifeblood of museums and she can’t wait to welcome them back.
Arlene Goldbard and François Matarasso discuss the future of community arts funding with artists in Europe and the US.
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
With a wave of high-profile international conductor resignations post-Brexit, Richard Morrison advocates the benefits of nurturing home-grown talent.
As America grapples with issues of race, Caroline Goldstein reports on a new exhibition exploring Black lives lost to gun violence.
A decade after it was opened, Jo Phillips examines the impact the Turner gallery has had on Margate’s community, economy and infrastructure.
After a turbulent year, Ezra Brain deconstructs political theatre and sets out his case for ‘re-Marxing’ theatre’s future.
TikTok musical ‘Ratatouille’ had more views in three days than a Broadway show would get in a year. Lee Seymour uncovers surprising lessons for production companies.
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Prominent industry insiders give Lanre Bakare their take on the music streaming controversy ahead of the release of DCMS’s report this spring.
Artists participated in the circular economy long before it became a deliberate practice and policy, writes Brian Royson Mayne.
Benjamin Wolff explains how everyone from calligraphists to choreographers can lend their expertise in the fast-evolving tech and digital worlds.
As lockdown starts to ease, Eloise Feilden rounds up a selection of galleries now re-opened.