Cultural policy

Egypt’s art world rallies to defend freedom of expression

“Long Live Free Art”, the rallying-call title of an exhibition that closed in Cairo on 15 January, succinctly expressed the Egyptian art world’s growing resistance to the new constitution, which was... MORE

Published online: 24 January 2013

 
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Danish lawmakers want to play the naming game

The country's former culture minister wants to disclose the names of all artists who have applied for government grants, including those whose proposals were rejected

Published online: 13 December 2012

Plan approved to give Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera its independence

Critics fear the nation’s heritage is being sold off

Published online: 24 October 2012

Scottish funding body promises overhaul

In response to growing criticism over its management, Creative Scotland says it will improve its decision-making process

Published online: 23 October 2012

Surprise appointments in UK cabinet reshuffle

Former culture minister Jeremy Hunt is promoted to Health Secretary, while the relatively unknown Maria Miller is given his post

Published online: 05 September 2012

US says no to sanctions against Russia in Chabad case

Government statement says monetary fines would be contrary to foreign policy interests

Published online: 04 September 2012

Old Flo, don't go

The artist Bob and Roberta Smith protested today (12 November) against the planned sale of Henry Moore's Draped Seated Woman by...

Crossing borders

While the UN General Assembly is considering voting to recognise a Palestinian state this September, the artist Khaled Jarrar has designed...

Non! Mona Lisa ne voyage pas

The French have given a defiant thumbs down to the Italians who'd like to borrow none other than Leonardo's Mona Lisa from the Louvre in...

Stained glass workshop for Miami teenagers

Art students from underserved schools in Miami give their views on earning a wage for the first time under the UBS sponsored ArtWorks programme and on taking part in a stained glass workshop at Art Basel Miami Beach.