Tuesday, 11 May 2021
Russell Janzen bemoans the loss of the physical and emotional intimacy of live dance performance. Video and socially distanced dancing fail to connect.
Uncertainty over trade policy between the UK and the EU has affected a significant number of textile and apparel manufacturers, fashion designers and retailers, according to research by Dr Patrizia Casadei and Professor Simona Iammarino.
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.
Freelancers are the lifeblood of the theatre. But, as Chinonyerem Odimba writes, it’s not a case of ‘us’ and ‘them’ – theatre’s survival depends on an interdependent ecology.
The responses a city makes to specific challenges are critical to the life of that city. Dr Stuart Andrews and Dr Patrick Duggan have been researching performative practices for recovery after lockdown in Bristol, Glasgow and Newcastle.
Wednesday, 05 May 2021
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.
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.
James Bowden and Edward Thomas Jones have been examining the emerging world of NFTs and find substance beyond the hype.
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.
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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.
Despite knowing cultural venues are in precarious financial straits, Sarah Carson mourns the fact she can no longer buy a single theatre ticket.
Arlene Goldbard and François Matarasso discuss the future of community arts funding with artists in Europe and the US.
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.
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.
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
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.
After a turbulent year, Ezra Brain deconstructs political theatre and sets out his case for ‘re-Marxing’ theatre’s future.
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.
With a wave of high-profile international conductor resignations post-Brexit, Richard Morrison advocates the benefits of nurturing home-grown talent.