Olympics: why not all new sports will return at Paris 2024 – but breakdancing will make its debut

Never in the history of modern Olympics has so many new sports made their debut than in Tokyo 2020. Skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing and karate have...

Art, drama and music lower stress. Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking of taking arts in years 11 and 12

This article is part of a series providing school students with evidence-based advice for choosing subjects in their senior years. If you’re thinking of taking a...

Why designing an Olympic logo is so difficult

In 1913 Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games, created one of the most recognisable logos in the world. The symbolism of...

NFTs by chimpanzees, like 1950s primate art, raise questions about the nature of creativity

According to the Save the Chimps sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Fla., history was made when non-human primates created NFTs (non-fungible tokens). As with all NFTs, these...

Taking the circus to school: How kids benefit from learning trapeze, juggling and unicycle in gym class

Twelve public schools in Winnipeg are currently operating circus programs in physical education. Circus arts have been gaining popularity in schools around the world. Added to...

Why studying arts like acting or dance can better equip business students for the post-COVID world

COVID has seen the idea of caring for your employees take on a whole new meaning. As workplaces reopen and companies deal with the socio-economic fallout...

Ola Rotimi: the enduring influence of a Nigerian theatre giant

Twenty years after his death, the Nigerian dramatist Ola Rotimi is attracting renewed interest. San Diego State University hosted a webinar in April 2021 where the...

Arts venues set the stage for wonder, the critical sense we need for post-pandemic innovation

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything, from how we work and shop to how we communicate and learn. Worryingly, governments have overtaken market forces in deciding...

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Bringing art into public spaces can improve the social fabric of a city

You don’t need to look far to see the impact of art in public spaces. Art can connect us to place and record history as it...