A contemporary artist like Grayson Perry is brilliant partly because of his expert knowledge of art history, not despite it. — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
There's a lot of concern that London is changing and artists are being forced to move to new areas. — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
In capitalist terms, art is a global marketplace and artistic labour is too. — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
I've argued for a much less instrumentalist politicized approach, freeing up the arts and enabling them to deliver high-quality projects. — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
A civilised society ought to make ample provision for everyone, no matter their background, to enjoy the arts and culture. — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
There has been a genuine willingness from many in the arts sector to try to understand people who are not within the… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
We want artists to stay in London. It's very important culturally and economically, but there are lots of challenges in terms of… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
Museums and galleries do recruit art historians, but they are overwhelmingly white and middle class, or else from abroad. They understandably fret… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
There are people working in arts organizations who feel that in recent years there has been a sacrifice of quality and excellence… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
The idea that Veronica Wadley has no artistic credibility is just crazy. She has a strong reputation and when she was editor… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
Public art is a unique type of art. It's very different to gallery art because it is something that we pass by… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
Too often, it is presumed that young people will only like art that they can immediately relate to. Working-class students may be… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
Studying art history is actually one of the few ways of getting a good job in the arts sector. It's hard to… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
Certainly, 'creativity' has been a vital plank of New Labour strategy. It not only hands out money with the enthusiasm of a… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
Just as a city cannot protect its manufacturing base without keeping its factories, we cannot have a strong arts sector without studios,… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
If black artists can win major commissions and international acclaim, why do we assume that to be black is always to be… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
The people who fund the arts, provide the arts, and research the arts have all produced a consensus about the value of… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
Often, when art from the canon is brought in to fine art classes, it is used as a prop to inspire art-making… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
In cities across the world, directors of leading arts institutions, galleries and museums know that when it comes to attracting locals to… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
Black artists are encouraged to explore their identity but are then pigeonholed according to their ethnicity. We may have seen the decline… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
It would, of course, be wrong to say that the arts have no social value. They have tremendous power and can often,… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
Why is London particularly attractive for artists? It's partly this incredible concentration of organizations that have a long history but also the… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
The growth of race relations management, diversity training and 'promoting good relations' has come at a cost. We are more sensitized to racism, yet… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
Studying art history is actually one of the few ways of getting a good job in the arts sector. It's hard to be a… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
By appeasing the anti-racism lobby and affirming its culture of grievance, public institutions and business leaders are not making Britain a fairer place. In… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
It's important that we challenge the culture of low expectations. You need to believe every child can do well. — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
If white people are constantly told how culturally different their Asian neighbors are, and if Asians are told to be vigilant against white racism,… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
But I do love working for Boris because he never stops. He's always fizzing with good ideas, and when you are looking after culture,… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
Islamist groups have gained influence at local and national level by playing the politics of identity and demanding for Muslims the 'right to be… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
At the same time women are putting on the headscarf, they are also going to work, to education, increasingly vocal in the media -… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
The idea that Veronica Wadley has no artistic credibility is just crazy. She has a strong reputation and when she was editor of the… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
I've argued for a much less instrumentalist politicized approach, freeing up the arts and enabling them to deliver high-quality projects. — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
Often, when art from the canon is brought in to fine art classes, it is used as a prop to inspire art-making projects but… — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
For many there is a degree of constancy in our culture; London won't let you down. — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
