Explore cultural news, ideas in art and design, and perspectives on education and research. Our news coverage links to official sources and brings each story into conversation with creative practice.
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UNESCO Showcases Young Perspectives on Art and Peace
A UNESCO photo essay published for its 2026 Culture and Arts Education Week brings learners' creative responses into a discussion of global citizenship.
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Venice Biennale Announces Its November Public Programme
An official announcement sets out a public programme for 13–22 November 2026, including an Assembly of artist-led organisations and collectives.
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V&A East Museum Brings Making into Focus
The museum's 2026 opening in east London offers a starting point for considering how collections connect creative disciplines, materials and audiences.
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A Clear Brief for Creative Collaboration
A practical starting point for turning an initial conversation into a shared understanding of purpose, contribution and scope.
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Why the Process Belongs Beside the Work
Materials, decisions and revisions can help an audience understand a creative work and give others something useful to discuss.
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Making International Exchange Meaningful
A useful exchange begins with a shared question, attention to context and a clear idea of what participants can learn from one another.
Questions worth exploring
From Practice to a Shared Perspective
A teaching decision, a process image or a question about reviewing creative work can provide the basis for a useful article. A clear account connects the question with examples, sources and accurately credited contributions.