Wednesday, 13 September 2017
As the business of Brexit gets going in earnest, Beethoven’s Ode to Joy is sounding, for many, more like a requiem, writes Robert Hewison.
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Are museums that use public money entitled to express political opinions? Anabel Roque Rodríguez rails against neutrality and the dangers associated with it.
Monday, 11 September 2017
David Taylor puts forward eight reasons why every orchestra is going to scrap sheet music and go digital.
As a winning artist rejects the cash that comes with the BP Portrait Award, Jonathan Jones asks, if artists don’t want BP’s money, how can the National Portrait Gallery keep offering it?
Rural areas don't attract arts donors at the same level as big cities, but philanthropists Peter and Sarah Finn recognise the impact their investment can have beyond the urban centres. Mike Scutari explores their motivations.
Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Despite facing complex ethical issues on a regular basis, research into the ethics of art is given scant attention by the world’s museums, says Erich Hatala Matthes.
It's tough out there for women, says Victoria Sadler, who names and shames some of London's leading theatres for failing to programme female playwrights.
Thursday, 31 August 2017
Casey Lesser profiles ‘stusu’, an Airbnb-style scheme by two Berlin-based artists that allows anyone to rent studio space in other neighbourhoods, cities and countries.
Wednesday, 30 August 2017
How can museums be more socially engaged? Alistair Hudson suggests it’s time to stop encouraging people to participate in museums, and encourage museums to participate in people.
Design experts Raj Patel and Kate Wagner assess different styles of concert hall, and trade opinions on the best place to sit for optimal acoustics.
Wednesday, 23 August 2017
A new model is emerging for curation: transcending competition by presenting a single exhibition across multiple venues, writes Gina Fairley.
The death of a performer, a fire and massive crowds have brought safety concerns to the fore at Spanish festivals. Raquel Vidales, Tommaso Koch and Jesús Ruiz Mantilla assess what happened – and what the legacy will be.
Many plays explore work with challenging or upsetting themes, but when – and how – should theatres flag these to audience members? Kate Lovell discusses the ethics of trigger warnings.
Monday, 21 August 2017
Andrea Moneta explores how interactive technology is changing the way opera and theatre are produced and enjoyed.
As preparations reach fever pitch for Notting Hill Carnival next week, Damien Morris assesses its role in the community after the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Friday, 18 August 2017
National Portfolio funding for Wise Children has become symbolic of many layers of inequality, and raises questions about privilege, but scrutiny from the arts is not personal, writes Katy Noakes.
Despite having a highly developed arts infrastructure, it is still incredibly difficult for artists in the UK to sustain a career from their art practice – is the infrastructure a barrier, asks Maurice Carlin.
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
We’re all multicultural at different times, in different places, in different contexts, with different people, so it makes no sense to label an artist with one aspect of their identity, writes Sunil Badami.
A Nesta blog considers potential innovations that could transform how the bigger funders might work in the future, including the use of open data and machine learning.
Monday, 14 August 2017
Is there a disconnect between Arts Council England and the contemporary music sector? Following the latest national portfolio funding announcement, Jon Chapple asks some questions.