Arts & Culture News

Unique project maps the history of the British antiques trade

Published
Monday 15th June, 2015
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Arts & Culture

It is worth billions each year to the British economy and inspires endless hours of television programming. But the British antiques trade has been somewhat neglected by academics - until now.

University appoints a champion for public art

Published
Friday 10th April, 2015
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University
Arts & Culture

The University of Leeds has signalled a commitment to public art with a new key role aimed at highlighting its extensive collection.

University backs Leeds 2023 European Capital of Culture bid

Published
Wednesday 18th March, 2015
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Arts & Culture
University

The University is backing a bid for Leeds to be the 2023 European Capital of Culture. The city will have to declare its intention to bid by December 2016, with the successful city announced in 2018.

The South Bank Show Archive finds a new home

Published
Tuesday 24th February, 2015
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Arts & Culture
University

A major archive comprising hundreds of hours of unseen interviews with many of the world's leading artistic figures has been established at the University of Leeds.