Opinions & Analysis
Damn! Damage happens to artworks; how to handle it
Are corporate events putting our galleries and collections at risk? How to manage damage to artworks when it occurs.
Is it time to look more closely at cultural leadership?
New research from the UK has scratched the surface of ingrained cultural issues, linked to a failure of leadership.
Developing a culture of arts philanthropy
Policy-makers and arts organisations must consider how to encourage next-generation philanthropy.
Enough with the selfies; look at the art
US museum guard Dereck Stafford Mangus urges museum goers to put their phones down, just for a minute.
Why is TV so much better than film at video game adaptations?
Making a film is already difficult enough and it’s even more of an uphill struggle for a video game film…
The power of youth arts
Youth theatre companies provide opportunities for young people to develop their skills, but also enhance their well-being.
Forget the tortured artist: they don’t help anyone and least of all you
The idea that one should come to work intentionally saddled with anxiety, depression and heartbreak is nonsensical, and yet ...
Why are climate activists glueing themselves to paintings?
Climate activists are targeting priceless art to spread their message. Here is why the absurd act is more than a…
Does passion really spring eternal?
What happens when the passion runs dry in your creative project, The Big Idea's Verity Johnson asks?
Heartstopper is the queer TV show we need right now
As LGBTQIA+ people face renewed hostility, this sweetly affirming Netflix series celebrates young queer love with humour and warmth.