Category: Analysis
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What happens when arts organisations listen?
What if cultural organisations became more relevant not by asking only what communities need, but by paying attention to what they already bring? Inspired by Koyo Kouoh’s ‘In Minor Keys’ at the 2026 Venice Biennale and Nina Simon’s book ‘The Art of Relevance’, this piece explores how needs and existing community assets might offer another…
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How place shapes the meaning of art
Why does a Rothko feel different in Florence than in a white cube gallery? This analysis explores how architecture, institutions, curatorial choices and local history shape the meaning we take away from the same artwork.
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Why some exhibitions succeed in bringing audiences through the door
With many museums still operating below pre-pandemic attendance levels, attracting visitors has become an increasingly deliberate exercise. Looking across London’s major exhibitions, several recurring patterns emerge, revealing how institutions are adapting to changing audience expectations.