Alexandra Wilson Culture Vultures with Philip Clark

Alexandra Wilson discusses her book Culture Vultures with journalist Philip Clark at Blackwell's Bookshop, examining how activism shapes today's arts.

Professor Alexandra Wilson joins music journalist Philip Clark for a discussion of her book Culture Vultures, exploring how the arts have become entangled with politics and ideological agendas. The conversation covers museums and galleries, period dramas, the musical and theatrical canon, and debates about access and arts education. Wilson argues for rediscovering the enjoyment, meaning and community the arts can offer when approached on their own terms. The event lasts one hour and takes place in person at Blackwell's Bookshop.