Tuesday, 09 January 2024
The Ransomware attack at the British Library comes amid an increase in online raids affecting cultural institutions from New York to Berlin. Gareth Harris explores how organisations are defending themselves.
In December, Greenwich Dance closed after three decades of activity. Its CEO and Creative Director Melanie Precious says this loss to the community should not be in vain.
Arts venues fear the worst as cash-strapped councils - including Bristol, Nottingham and Suffolk - move to reduce or scrap their cultural budgets. Vanessa Thorpe reports.
The creative industries in the UK are highly reliant on international talent and trade, but policy to support them is weakening. The Erksine Analysis and University of Arts London commission is looking to reverse this trend.
Following Indhu Rubasingham’s appointment as Artistic Director of the National Theatre, Lakshmi Sekhar makes the case for young Asian people pursuing performing arts despite parental scepticism.
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
Press releases say ENO's move to Manchester will provide activities that contribute to wellbeing and public health. But Alexandra Wilson thinks it's not opera's job to do such social work.
Recently, conductor Vladimir Jurowski paused a performance to let climate activists make their case on stage. He spoke to Paul Carey Jones about why he did it.
Canada's museum on prescription programme has sparked similar initiatives internationally. Given the extraordinary effects being claimed about art, neuroscientist Emma Dupuy has been investigating.
Is an arts and humanities PhD fit for purpose? The AHRC's Chief Executive Christopher Smith says recent funding proposals offer an alternative model with higher ambitions.
In their first findings from Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts pilot programme, researchers report artists have more creative time, improved mental health and better financial stability.
Wednesday, 06 December 2023
The British Museum should serve as a space for intellectual engagement, even if it involves confronting uncomfortable historical realities, argues Bonnie Greer.
In response to a call in The Guardian to save the arts, Alan Davey warns of an approaching ‘doom loop’, while Susan Jones says the future lies in animating 'levelling up'.
English National Opera’s plan to relocate to Manchester is backed by the both the city authorities and ACE. But Nicholas Kenyon wonders how the company will fulfil its operatic ambitions.
From the status of heritage sites in Gaza to a significant manuscript acquired by The Courtauld, podcast host Ben Luke explores major developments in the global arts sector.
After another year of record-breaking climate impacts, cultural organisations must adapt to secure a liveable future. ACE's Environment team share their strategies for change.
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
From ancient bone flutes to congregational hymn singing, music is renowned for its emotional and therapeutic qualities. Neuroscientist Leigh Riby explains what’s going on in our brains.
Pat Thomson and Chris Hall visited primary schools where art is a core part of the curriculum, prompting them to ask: Why don’t more schools aim to be art-rich?
Underinvestment has left the arts sector considerably weaker than in pre-2010, says Charlotte Higgins. She calls on the Shadow Cabinet to think big and act fast.
Elisa Bray spotlights artists - professional and amateur - using their creativity to express grief, battle antisemitism and document recent trauma.
Working-class artists are creatively breaking down barriers - one using Marmite on toast - to build careers in the notoriously exclusive world of fine art. Nicola Bryan reports.