I continue to think about how I could have been more facilitative of an explicit discussion of “class” as related to art, culture, and society. In that regard, Counterpoint the British Council’s think tank, has just issued Culture and Class by John Holden. In the preface to the report, Holden, The director of Counterpoint, that “… at a time when we know that the gap between rich and poor is at its widest, worldwide, and likely to widen as the economic recession deepens, we are entirely failing to address the direct role played by culture in perpetuating these distinctions.” I urge you to access this report and consider how John and I might revise next year’s Art and Society to respond better to social class as a significant factor in defining and gaining access to art and culture. Any suggestions you care to make will be welcome.
