Monday, 23 September 2019
"Cancel culture" has become an excuse used to rationalise entitled behaviour, writes Kevin Fallon. What does the phrase really mean?
Friday, 20 September 2019
Fashion designer Helmut Lang says destroying his entire archives to make scultpure was "mostly a mechanical thing". He tells Annie Armstrong that art serves the artist, not the other way around.
Thursday, 19 September 2019
Connecting local history to the "vibrant" world of ancient Egypt has drawn more visitors to the new Bolton Museum. Its success, writes David Styles, lies in its interactivity.
The UK is in the midst of a boom time for music, but risks killing the art as it is excluded from school curriculums. Jack Pepper lays out the case - and a plan - for its survival.
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
A small US ballet company has gained a national and international following for its edgy work, writes Lauren Wingenroth. What's the secret? Acclimating themselves to risk.
Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Theatre is a dialogue, and yet many shows don't encourage a dialogue with their audiences. Maddy Costa questions the idea of the 'reasonable audience' and the model of spectatorship it presents.
Friday, 13 September 2019
Manchester Art Gallery took action when it emerged that just 8.5% of its permanent paintings collection were by women, writes Josh Sandiford. With the proportion of female artists' representation across other UK museums estimated at 10.8%, how can civic institutions address questions about power and privilege?
Thursday, 12 September 2019
A viral image of Jacob Rees-Mogg reclining on a bench in the House of Commons evokes an acknowledged motif in art, writes Hannah Jane Parkinson. She compares the politician's now-infamous slouch to some of art history's greatest examples.
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
Performance art is growing in popularity, but is it too ephemeral to become a commercial success? Scott Reyburn looks at efforts to sell the art form.
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
The economic imperatives - and economic successes - of the so-called creative industries are harming artists, writes Oli Mould. Here he argues for a "drastic turnaround" in our political conception of creative sectors.
Monday, 09 September 2019
Ofsted wants schools to build childrens' cultural capital, leading to criticisms of "white middle class paternalism", writes Warwick Mansell. What does the term actually mean and can it be taught?
Friday, 06 September 2019
The recreation of a daring work by Marina Abramovic is making headlines months before it arrives in London. Martin Bailey asks what the exibition can teach us about the longevity of performance art.
Thursday, 05 September 2019
Positioning a museum's brand can be tricky - especially if your museum is gynaecologically inclined. David Styles talks to Vagina Museum founder Florence Schechter about balancing its unique identity with broader public appeal.
Alan Harrison once performed for months for a mere $20 pay. Here he argues for arts organisations to provide the labour and wage protections artists fear seeking for themselves.
Wednesday, 04 September 2019
The reconstruction of the National Museum of Brazil will begin this month, a year after the institution was ravaged by fire. Its boss says the new building will exhibit the country's spirit of independence - and a surprising number of recovered artefacts, Tanner West writes.
Tuesday, 03 September 2019
Art handlers worry that their employers are compromising their health and safety for the sake of expediency. With no benefits, health insurance or paid holiday, Zachary Small asks: why enter the profession at all?
Monday, 02 September 2019
A new gallery for a small group of Australian artists offers them a way to "leave their legacy", its founder says. Stephanie Convery looks at the process, practice and philosophy behind the country's first gallery featuring only female artists.
Wednesday, 28 August 2019
German arts organisations are coming under pressure from nationalist politicians – but they are pushing back with satirical creative work and protest actions, writes James Imam.
Tuesday, 27 August 2019
Ever more venues are cropping up in the UK capital as property developers latch onto their potential to boost an area’s profile, reports Vincent Dowd.
Saturday, 24 August 2019
Unconventional sports like breakdancing are breaking into the Olympics. Andrew Keh looks at what is lost and gained when an underground art form becomes part of a mainstream cultural event.