These decisions come less than a year after a £6.6m budget cut was reimposed despite being reversed earlier in 2023. At the time the Scottish government promised the funding would be provided as part of the 2024/25 budget. Mr Gamble said the Creative Scotland funding issue was “truly shocking ” given the repeated warnings from
Fearsome Roman gladiators dueling for the entertainment of a roaring amphitheater looms large in the cultural imagination, perhaps now more than ever with Ridley Scott’s blockbuster Gladiator sequel, starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington, coming to cinemas this fall. But who were the gladiators? A major new exhibition “Gladiators of Britain” will use ancient
“We are thrilled to have secured funding from Arts Council England, which will enable us to lead a consortium of leading organisations spanning arts, technology and research,” said Rachel Farrer, associate director of cultural and community engagement at Coventry University. “Together we will explore how immersive technology can be used more inclusively within the arts
An upcoming Pre-Raphaelite art exhibition aims to explore—and creatively enhance—the sensory aura of the paintings associated with the movement. The Barber Institute of Fine Arts at the University of Birmingham recently announced Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites, an interactive multisensory display of 19th-century artworks and their corresponding aromas. The exhibition opens
It’s summer in London, and as usual, the capital is absolutely packed with things to do – whether that’s exhibitions, events, theatre or music. But of course, it can all get a bit pricey. So if you want to have a great weekend seeing some of London’s best culture, but also want to save a
Lucy Pittaway’s galleries, located in North Yorkshire and Cumbria, offer an immersive experience into Lucy’s colourful world. With seven galleries across Richmond, Yarm, York, Harrogate, Keswick, Bowness-on-Windermere, and Brompton-on-Swale, visitors can enjoy the friendly atmosphere and explore diverse artworks. In addition to the in-gallery experience, customers can also take advantage of the sale online at
The artist behind a slavery memorial in London’s Docklands says they hope the project will serve as a place of reflection and remembrance of the millions of Africans who were enslaved, while also acting as a reminder that racism is still a part of British life. The design by Khaleb Brooks, an American whose own
The business and trade secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has signalled a new twin-track approach to UK trade policy, in which the Labour government will pursue closer ties with the European Union while at the same time seeking new global partnerships further afield. Writing for the Observer online, Reynolds welcomes the UK’s imminent entry into the Comprehensive
As Torquay’s Artizan Gallery prepares for a new venture in their home gallery of 10 years, a quirky offering is on the cards opening on 27th August and continuing into September. Partner artists Rosie Burns and Red find common ground for their creative practice in an unusual theme, which has become the title for their
Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces in a forthcoming exhibition will offer more than just a feast for the eyes. Curators are planning to stimulate both visual and olfactory senses by pairing scents evoked by the paintings. The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, at Birmingham University, will introduce a variety of smells alongside artworks in its exhibition opening on 11