From illustrations to immersive theatre, Viking poetry to Victorian novels, this special edition of the Journal demonstrates how the arts can move us, spark dialogue and inspire societal change.
“As the Royal Society of Arts introduces its new
visual identity and takes its place as the home of
creativity for the common good, this edition of
the Journal celebrates the arts.”
Introducing a special issue exploring the arts in all their forms
Do we need to start treating arts and culture as central to economic renewal?
The Uffington White Horse as a relationship between landscape, community and time
The romantic myth of the ‘starving artist’ versus the lived reality of eating disorders
Black artists within classical music have long been central to the form's innovation
Meet cross-disciplinary artist Kate Blee in our latest RDI article
Discover how a Moby-Dick adaptation has centred accessibility in immersive theatre
The Viking world was not shaped just by warfare, but by poetry, riddles and storytelling
The senior youth delegate to the UN is passionate about the rights of women and girls
Discover how the Society influenced the daily life of one of our Fellows, Charles Dickens
Highlighting books recently published by Fellows of the Royal Society of Arts
Artist Helena Traill FRSA imagines how the present is haunted by ghosts of the past
A striking portrait of King Charles III made entirely from reclaimed and natural materials is now on display at RSA House.
Oliver Enwonwu is one of the RSA’s newest community leaders, working alongside Fellowship councillors and local engagement managers to organise activity across Canterbury and Folkestone.
The RSA has long believed that creativity can transform lives and communities. Here we celebrate two South-West Fellows whose work – spanning entrepreneurship, disability advocacy, co-design and storytelling – demonstrates what it means to be a creative force for good.
RSA Journal Issue 1 2026 is the ‘Generations’ issue. Cory Doctorow speaks on big tech and enshittification, Adele Zeynep Walton on online harms and young people, Tania Duarte on AI across the ages, and much more.
RSA Journal Issue 4 2025 explores how action can drive meaningful change; whether recognising that the fight to save our climate is at a crossroads that requires honesty, turning digital engagement into real-world impact by asking questions or campaigning against food poverty.
RSA Journal Issue 3 2025, the ‘Exclusion’ issue, examines the role of race in shaping British society, the clash of the generations over wealth, how councils can facilitate social connections, sexism in football, and much more.
