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The Fine Art of Political Nonsense
#culture
The Fine Art of Political Nonsense
Politicians talking about art is like a cat reviewing jazz: confused, unimpressed, but acting like they get it. They’ll praise a painting they just Googled, quote Shakespeare wrong, and claim budget cuts somehow “support the arts.” And when they commission statues of themselves? They always end up looking like melted candles with a superiority complex.
PM Backed 'Catastrophic' Plan to Show Violent Netflix Series in Schools: Victim Support Warns
- Wednesday, 02 April 2025
A victim support organization has warned that making the Netflix series "Showing Adolescence" available in schools could be "catastrophic", potentially encouraging children to seek out violent content online and become radicalized. The show depicts the story of a 13-year-old who kills his classmate after becoming involved with the "incel" culture, and its creators met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer before he backed making it available in schools.
Trump Targets Smithsonian: 'Eliminate Anti-American Ideology' from Museums, Centers, and National Zoo
- Friday, 28 March 2025
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to eliminate "improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology" from its museums, centers, and National Zoo. The order directs Vice-President JD Vance to lead a purge of exhibits and programs that "divide Americans by race" and singles out specific museums, including the American Women's History Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Ukrainian Culture Minister to Speak at Hull Arts Event: "Culture vs War" Focus of Keynote Address
- Friday, 07 March 2025
Ukrainian Culture Minister Galyna Grygorenko will be the keynote speaker at the Cultural Tides conference at Hull Truck Theatre on March 14. She will introduce and speak about the documentary film "Culture vs War". Ms. Grygorenko is delighted to visit Hull, which she sees as an opportunity to showcase Ukrainian artists and creatives who have continued to raise spirits despite war. The event is supported by the British Council.
