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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, 07 November 2023
Italian Prime Minister’s fixation with the Tolkien saga appears nothing more than an image-softening tactic, but beneath the surface there is a “deeply troubling cultural agenda”, argues Jamie Mackay.
A team of researchers from Scottish universities explore the value of data generated by the UK’s creative industries and their potential use in policymaking, advocating for a centralised data service.
In 2012, Michael Rosen published an article advocating for the role of arts in education. Noting its continued relevance, Adam Annand reflects on the use of its original 10 recommendations in current arts education practice.
UK cultural institutions with links to both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict are rallying to support affected communities. Geraldine Kendall Adams has the details.
London City Ballet, the first dance company Christopher Marney saw live, is poised for revival after almost 30 years of dormancy. He reveals his bold plans in an interview with Deborah Wales.
Wednesday, 01 November 2023
The government’s “retain and explain” policy can, if appropriately done, facilitate creative storytelling, moving monuments beyond their role as factual historical artefacts, argues Claudine van Hensbergen.
Long-term cultural investment and community engagement set the stage for Eurovision success and a lasting legacy in Liverpool, says Arts Council England’s Darren Henley.
With the overemphasis on exams and a reduction in the timetabling of creative subjects, art teacher Jessica Austin-Burdett wonders where our future creative talent will come from.
Across the world, artists advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza are facing a backlash and receiving threats for their public support of Palestine. Elaine Velie and Maya Pontone report.
From a life-size Japanese man to a £3m sculpture, thousands of items are missing from Scotland's museums. But not all hope is lost, says Andrew Picken.
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Following the announcement of Arts Council England-commissioned research on freelancers, lighting designer Paule Constable shares the harsh reality facing self-employed creatives.
A recent survey of all cinemas - from small chains to multiplexes - conducted by the Independent Cinema Office found almost half of independent cinemas are operating at a loss.
A Scottish grassroots music venue that hosted the funeral of a teenage music fan is one of hundreds under financial pressure across the country. Laura Kelly reports.
Yvonne Murphy analyses the history of state-delivered arts funding and considers its future role in sustaining and encouraging the creative sector.
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Drawing comparisons with American football, Alan Harrison says arts organisations in the US fall on hard times because they are not focused on impact.