Journalism
I write critically on the arts for a range of magazines, newspapers, independent publications and web outlets, including The Guardian, the Observer, The Stage, Art Monthly, New Statesman, Culture 24 and a-n, amongst others. Some selected links are here:
Why are Openings still called Private Views? For Axis webzine, May 2012
Forgan Forgone, Guardian Culture Professionals, March 2012
State of the Arts conference report, New Statesman, February 2012
State of the Arts Conference preview, The Guardian February 2012
Art Review: Asia Triennial Manchester 2011 New Statesman, October 2011
Insight feature: What do Festivals add to a City? The Stage, June 2011
Or view my complete portfolio via these links:
This book was produced by Channel Five and Arts Council England as part of their Five Art Cities project. It includes essays by Tim Marlow, Helen James – and myself.
You can download a copy of my essay Cultural Stew here, and find links or downloads to other published archive pieces through the links above.
I am fascinated by our cultural infrastructure, how it changes through the years and the effects of politics, trends and popular culture on our arts environment. You can view my piece on the Liverpool Biennial of Art 2010, for the New Statesman here. I also blog regularly on Arts and Cultural Policy – you can read link to these pieces through the topics and archives on the right.
A piece on Frieze Art Fair 2009 is here.
Awards:
- Selected for writing bursary by a-n The Artists Information Company, Aug 2009
- Selected through national open competition onto the Writing from Live Art programme, Live Art Development Agency, May 2006
Dany Louise
