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Arts and culture

Sonia Boyce

On British Art and Culture in Europe

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.

The UK as champion of emerging creative economies

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

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Harry Potter and the drivers of trust

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

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Exploring the value of the arts

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

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The unselfish meme? How culture has shaped human destiny

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

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Uniting Nations: Culture and sustainable development

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

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Connecting through culture: The Edinburgh international culture summit 2018

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

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The soft power of Westeros and Middle Earth?

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

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A monument to the end of time

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.

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The art of peace

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

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