Writing and Publishing
New Director for central ballet
At the end of 2005, the Central School of Ballet announced the appointment of their new Director, Bruce Sansom. The…
Fashionable Ethics
Once upon a time “you are what you eat” was the catchcry of a socially conscious generation who were concerned…
Tainted funds
Critics are once more complaining about the negative effects of public funding for the arts. But are there any artists…
Demos is no Davros
Demos, one of the UK’s leading think tanks sees its task as nothing less than “building everyday democracy” within our…
Festival snobbery?
Those who would argue that arts festivals are not sufficiently accessible point to ever increasing ticket prices as a sign…
Is seeing believing?
In the 21st century photographic images, even those that purport to be honest representations of observed reality, should be taken…
An African tale
Attempting to place African Literature amongst its literary compatriots proves to be something of a conundrum in the 21st century.
Clore your way to the top
What is Arts and Cultural Leadership? And how do we define what qualities are required by arts and cultural organisations…
Held up - satire and the funnies
The unprecedented furor surrounding cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) could see the end of illustrated satire…
AIL scheme benefits the nation
MLA, the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council, has acquired £4.5 million worth of items of cultural importance for the nation…