Arts and culture

Sonia Boyle was announced as our next representative at the Venice Art Biennale, and we take a look at the UK’s complex but important place in the rich culture of Europe.

New research explores the value of the UK’s support for creative industries in emerging economies.

Why Harry Potter is a leading emissary of British attractiveness and values, and his little-known link with the British Council.

Ian Thomas presents new evidence for the soft power impact for the UK of arts seasons and other forms of cultural engagement.

Alison Baily reviews the evidence for the fundamental role culture has played in the evolution of our species and the structure of our minds.

British Council Arts Director Kate Arthurs speaks at the UN about how culture can help reduce poverty and create social change.

Research report: the latest Edinburgh International Culture Summit report focuses on culture, wellbeing, and investment.

As the final series of Game of Thrones hits the screens, Insight looks at the soft power of invented worlds.

Images of Notre-Dame on fire have brought home the importance of the building as a symbol, of cultural heritage in general, and of the vital need to protect that heritage.

Alison Baily looks at the findings of a new report examining the value of culture in post-conflict recovery.