*Patriotism, Autonomy or Subversion?* /The role of the arts in democratic change/ Art is embedded in the world; it is seen and produced through the prism of the social landscape we populate. But can it be more than this? What would it be like if culture assumed a more central position in society? And should art aim to drive the public towards democratic change?
These are just some of the questions to be explored by Dr Barber, Walt Whitman Professor Emeritus at Rutgers University and Distinguished Fellow at Demos. Joining him to ponder these matters are* Grayson Perry*, Turner Prize-winning artist and cultural commentator* Natalie Haynes* (Times columnist and Newsnight Review regular). The discussion will be chaired by BBC arts correspondent* Razia Iqbal* and will be followed by questions from the audience. We would be delighted if you were able to join us for 04 November 2009 (09:30) at the Barbican Centre in London. To get your ticket for this free event please visit our web page where you can register for a place. _http://www.britishcouncil.org/new/about-us/75th-Anniversary/lecture-series/benjamin-barber1/_ PBrush 75th Anniversary - Lecture Series The British Council 10 Spring Gardens London SW1A 2BN _www.britishcouncil.org_ <file://www.britishcouncil.org> Picture (Metafile) The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We are a registered charity; 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland). We build engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide. _______________________________________________ NetBehaviour mailing list [email protected] http://www.netbehaviour.org/mailman/listinfo/netbehaviour
