It should be a golden time for art and design education, but smaller schools have merged with universities, staff-student contact time is at an all-time low, and European students are facing a hike in fees. We’re sleepwalking towards disaster for the nation’s creative sector, writes Ben Evans.
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We owe Prince Albert a great debt. Many know the 1851 Great Exhibition that showcased Britain’s industrial and design prowess to an audience of millions. The profits effectively paid for the V&A and other cultural institutions in South Kensington. “Albertopolis” is one of our jewels in the crown.
But in the 1830s he also supported the founding... Keep reading on GQ