Writing and Publishing
Intellectual fakes
On November 23 and 24 the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Italy's Ministry of Productive Activities and the Italian Institute…
Rulers of the arts
There is nothing like a supportive opinion poll to cajole politicians into action. So it may be more than mere…
Artist's Resale Right
You may have heard about it from a friend, read it in the papers, or seen it on a website.…
Leading the way
It is increasingly accepted that a robust cultural life (including a vibrant and diverse artistic landscape), is a critical component…
Are we entitled to culture?
Are we entitled to culture? Is it important? Is it a human right? These are some of the central questions…
Bright Young Things
Pick up any lifestyle magazine from any corner of the globe and odds are you'll come across one of the…
Going once...
Critics claim art auction houses are the epitome of elitist sophistication, snobbery and skulduggery. And there is more intrigue in…
The art of being queer
Throughout history, the forum of what can be loosely termed 'the arts' has been used as a driving force behind…
Flying high - the revival of circus arts
The days of lions and elephants parading around every Big Top are gone, but the circus arts are flourishing with…
English copy Welsh to make Own Art
English taking a lead from the Welsh? Surely not! Strange as it may seem to some, Arts Council England’s Own…