
Arts First challenges the contemporary view of the arts as tools for social change; highlights how freedom of expression is compromised by political activism and institutional cowardice; explores what is unique and special about the arts; and celebrates new artistic achievement and courage in the face of today’s challenges. Arts First is produced by the Academy of Ideas Arts. and Society Forum. ar... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

Today we dive into the world of contemporary art, focusing on the New Contemporaries exhibition, currently on show at the South London Gallery.
We’re joined by two good friends of the show: artist Rachel Jordan and curator, writer, and campaigner Ma... more
In recent years the National Trust, Britain’s largest heritage organisation, has faced growing criticism for shifting its focus. Once dedicated to preserving historic houses, gardens and landscapes for their architectural, artistic and historical val... more
Cultural historian, Dr Tiffany Jenkins’ new and highly acclaimed book, Strangers and Intimates: the rise and fall of private life provides the focus for this episode. It is a thoughtful, well-researched, nuanced, very readable account of how the righ... more
Arts First is now well into its second year and has created over 40 episodes (including our four-part Christmas Carols extravaganza). What started out as an experiment with an uncertain future has developed a bit of a rhythm of production and is very... more
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It’s so hard to find podcasts about art that are willing to challenge the status quo, with guests that speak really truthfully about their experiences and what they think about art and exhibitions. It’s just nice to hear some proper criticism as opposed to the more descriptive responses to art that seem to have become so popular in recent years. I just binged all the available episodes and I’m really looking forward to hearing more.










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