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'.
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.
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.
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
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.
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.
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?
Elisa Bray spotlights artists - professional and amateur - using their creativity to express grief, battle antisemitism and document recent trauma.
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
While many major US museums grapple with how to handle the gender and racial imbalances in their collections, Katy Hessel gives credit to a museum doing things differently.
Scotland’s ‘living’ heritage may garner international acclaim but lacks a legal protective framework. Stephen Collins calls for a more robust approach to safeguarding intangible cultural assets.
Pierre d’Alancaisez questions how Shadow Culture Secretary Thangam Debbonaire plans to put creative industries at the heart of economic growth in the absence of any new funds.
Ten years since Hull was named City of Culture for 2017, how has its impact on the city and local communities held up? Crispin Rolfe and Tom Airey have been finding out.
Arts collective Looty used scanning and NFT technology to ‘repatriate’ the Rosetta Stone from the British Museum. But experts say caution is needed around digitisation of contested artefacts, as Aimee Dawson reports.
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
The devastation of Odesa’s Fine Arts Museum underscores the ongoing cultural losses in Ukraine. Novaya Gazeta Europe examines the broader impact of conflict on the country’s heritage.
A publication by Susan Jones and Jon Blackwood explores the exploitation of artists, equitable working practices and potential solutions.
Likening basic income for the arts to a unicorn - often spoken about but never seen - Celina Lei reflects on Ireland's successful pilot scheme.
In an interview with Impress, Arts Professional's Editor Ruth Hogarth traces her journey from finding community in theatre via journalism at the BBC World Service and – merging her passions – ‘coming home’.
Facing closure, Greenwich Dance exhausted all efforts, grappling with funding rejections and unanswered emails, before finally admitting defeat. Here it reflects on the support that could have made a difference.