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King Cole’s blue-sky thinking

Sir Henry Cole’s list of achievements is long and varied — from the first director of the V&A to helping to establish the Great Exhibition. So it is only right that ‘King Cole’ is commemorated by a blue plaque where he lived and worked in London’s South Kensington.

21 Mar 2024 Mike Thatcher

A grid of twelve blue historical plaques on a blue background, each commemorating a notable person, including Angela Carter, Mahatma Gandhi, Charlie Chaplin, and Edith Cavell, among others. Each plaque lists the person's name and their significance.

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Power to the people

Fellow AY Young’s music has already delivered energy access to dozens of villages around the world — and he’s just getting started

20 Mar 2024 Leah Clarkson

Person wearing headphones and a blue sports jersey sings into a microphone in a music studio. The room has posters on the wall, a computer with audio software open, and a window with blinds partially drawn.

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50 Famous Fellows

RSA Fellows include globally renowned and historically significant individuals across all industries. Here, we cast a spotlight on just 50 of them, ranging from lions of the Enlightenment to contemporary campaigners for justice.

15 Mar 2024 Dan Matthews

A graphic with the numbers "50" in bold black between two ornate columns on a light pink background. Below the numbers, the text reads "Famous Fellows" in smaller black font.

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Take courage

The arts sector is in crisis. Can a renewed commitment to creativity deliver a bolder future?

8 Mar 2024 Lucy Kerbel

A person in white clothing and sneakers performs a dynamic leap on an empty urban street lined with old buildings. They are mid-air with arms and legs extended, showcasing grace and athleticism under a clear blue sky.

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Taking flight

A new research hub explores how building corridors of creative industries could accelerate growth across a pan-northern ‘supercluster’.

10 Dec 2023 Jonathan Sapsed

An illustration of the Angel of the North sculpture with people nearby. Surrounding the photo is a geometric frame on a gradient background transitioning from green to red. A white house icon with the letter "N" is at the bottom.

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Our brains on art

The growing field of neuroarts explores the profound ways in which aesthetic experiences affect our bodies and behaviours

8 Dec 2023 Susan Magsamen

A futuristic room with a central glowing pillar emitting blue light, surrounded by smooth white seating. The walls are illuminated with a soft green hue. Two people are relaxing on the seats, partially visible.

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Room to grow

In the thriving art destination city of Guadalajara, Mexico, young members of the Hooogar Collective are pursuing an ambitious mission: to create community, nurture collaboration and make art accessible to all

8 Dec 2023 Jacaranda Ayala, Michelle Castillon, Maria Jose Tellez

Collage on an orange background: a person using DJ equipment on a washing machine, an art exhibit with screens and bricks, and a person browsing clothes. Text reads “Hoogar Collective 2023." Decorative pattern on the left.

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Our brains on art

The growing field of neuroarts explores the profound ways in which aesthetic experiences affect our bodies and behaviours

8 Dec 2023 Susan Magsamen

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Room to grow

In the thriving art destination city of Guadalajara, Mexico, young members of the Hooogar Collective are pursuing an ambitious mission: to create community, nurture collaboration and make art accessible to all

8 Dec 2023 Jacaranda Ayala, Michelle Castillon, Maria Jose Tellez

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Future investments

The National Youth Arts Trust was founded a decade ago to counter the damage caused by years of government cuts. Today, its mission (and challenges) are more critical than ever.

6 Dec 2023 Fiona Laird