Tuesday, 23 January 2024
A fair transition to green working practices in the performing arts must first address society's inequalities and disparities, write Jordi Baltà Portolés and Isabelle Van de Gejuchte as they reflect on climate justice in the creative sector.
Should museums be able to assert copyright protection on images in the public domain? And do advances in AI raise new questions about intellectual property? Sarah Barker investigates.
With 2023 seeing record numbers of live music spaces close their doors, Music Venue Trust CEO Mark Davyd looks back on the wins and losses of the last 12 months.
After a savage cyber-attack crippled the British Library, Richard Ovenden argues it's government's responsibility to support its recovery and pay for more resilient digital infrastructure.
Maxwell Rabb reveals the crucial role smaller galleries are playing in bringing emerging artists to the attention of museum curators and institutional collections.
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
In a widely criticised move, the Berlin senate is requiring artists to comply with its definition of antisemitism for state funding, sparking debate over artistic freedom. Jad Salfiti reports.
Joshi Herrmann interviews outgoing HOME Chief Executive Dave Moutrey on the “colonisation” of the arts and democratising the sector as he prepares to become the city’s full-time cultural chief.
Director Jon Morgan reflects on Theatre Trust’s key achievements in 2023 and - looking ahead - anticipates increased demand for its services as local authorities slash budgets.
Following backlash against badly behaved audiences, Guardian’s culture critics share top etiquette tips whether attending the theatre, an art gallery or The Proms. First rule: Don’t eat crisps.
Looking back on 2023, Gary Raymond examines the cultural landscape in Wales amid an ongoing battle between its Arts Council and National Theatre, and funding cuts.
Tuesday, 09 January 2024
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 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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.