Alice Jaspars
Culture Editor for Leaders of Great Britain
Articles published by Alice Jaspars - Page 2
Edinburgh Fringe festival cancelled for the first time in history
From its establishment in 1947, the aptly named Edinburgh Fringe was intended to act as a more eccentric rival to the main International Festival.
Collecting the present for the future: contemporary collection amid the coronavirus pandemic
The changing role of the museum in the twenty-first century has resulted in a number of collections acquiring objects from contemporary society. The outbreak of coronavirus is no exception.
Art dealers waive video fees amid coronavirus pandemic
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, contemporary art dealers are joining together to share video art online, referred to by the Telegraph as “what effectively amounts to a mini international festival of film and video by artists.”
Loaned Van Gogh stolen from Dutch museum
Police are investigating the theft of an “incredibly valuable” Van Gogh from the Singer Laren museum in the Netherlands.
Professor Dame Mary Beard appointed to British Museum board despite No. 10 opposition
Following the decision of No. 10 to block Professor Dame Mary Beard from a position on the board of the British Museum, the cultural institution has appointed her regardless.
Antiques on High director, Vincent Page: “I struggle to understand how some appear to put financial gain in preference to life itself”
Following the government's announcement that all non-essential shops are to be shut to prevent the spread of coronavirus, The Leaders Council spoke with Vincent Page, director of Antiques on High, to ask his views on the government’s handling of the situation.
Guy Pomroy, director of Starkstorm on the coronavirus pandemic: “These are unprecedented times”
“These are unprecedented times. As the business that provides medical equipment and installs and maintains it going forward for the NHS, these are challenging times. We have been designated as key workers. We are doing everything we can to ensure that we can continue to provide the level of support for the NHS, because we know that it’s testing times for them especially.”
Chair of Arts Council England announces £160 million emergency fund to help arts sector
Museums, theatres, galleries and artists who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in England will have access to a £160 million emergency fund issued by Arts Council England.
Valeria Luiselli announced as winner of Rathbones Folio Prize
Valeria Luiselli, author of Lost Children Archive, has been announced as the most recent winner of the Rathbones Folio Prize.
Woody Allen’s memoirs find new publisher
Woody Allen’s autobiography Apropos of Nothing has been published by Arcade Publishing following Hachette terminating their agreement with Allen earlier this month.
Former Manchester United players offer free accommodation to NHS staff
Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs, former Manchester United players, have offered free accommodation to NHS staff in two hotels they co-own.
Former first minister cleared of 13 counts of sexual assault
Alex Salmond has been cleared of 13 counts of sexual assault against nine different women following a two-week trial.
Oxford University society who no-platformed Amber Rudd banned from university
Following the UN Women Oxford UK society’s decision to no platform Amber Rudd earlier this month, the university has barred the society for breaching free speech guidelines.
Prince Edun Akenzua calls upon British museum to return Benin Bronzes
Prince Edun Akenzua of the Royal Court of Benin has called upon a British museum to “blaze the trail” and return one of thousands of Benin Bronzes looted during the colonial era.
Culture in Quarantine festival announced by BBC
The BBC have announced the Culture in Quarantine festival, covering dance, theatre, and classical music among other events during the current coronavirus pandemic.
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