Artist Karen Lyons says public art needs to represent the diverse populations and voices of modern Britain, but replacing old statues with new statues in the old tradition would be…
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Whether you read it when it was released or have heard it mentioned in pop culture and films in the early 2000s, you probably know the phrase 'Men are from…
The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the UK’s arts industry. Companies such as the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal Opera House are on the brink of…
Nicky Mih, founder of Free To Shine, a charity dedicated to ending the sex trafficking industry in Cambodia, has revealed what she’s learned in a new book. In the book…
It’s now been confirmed that all ‘non-essential’ shops in the UK including clothing, toys, electronics sellers and department stores have the option to reopen from Monday, 15 June, providing they…
Popular YouTubers have been supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and have encouraged their followers to do the same – this is how. After George Floyd's death at the hand…
Public photography project by Historic England will provide learning resource for future generations Historic England has revealed the 100 images taken by the public that have made it into its…
Shakespeare’s Globe theatre attracts one million visitors a year. However, as a charity that receives no regular government subsidy, there are fears it will struggle to reopen. London without Shakespeare’s…
The global lockdown has forced countries and individuals to come up with creative ways of entertaining and expressing ourselves during a time of restriction. Stories have been shared from around…
Yesterday Tate Britain announced the cancellation of this year’s Turner Prize. It will be replaced by a £100,000 ‘Turner bursary’ split equally among ten artists who will be announced in…