Writing and Publishing
Firework spectacular
It's been written that gunpowder is the 'explosive that changed the world' and whilst that phrase is more of a…
In the future TV is more than just TV
In the 20th century TV transformed entertainment. In the 21st century TV itself is undergoing transformation as it struggles to…
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…