Throughout history, cities have been associated with incredible bursts of creative energy - the Renaissance in Florence, or modernism in Paris. London is the cultural metropolis of the early 21st century. — Munira Mirza Copy Share Image
In times of stress, it is easy to look to one's weaknesses and fear the worst, but it is worth remembering that London's cultural strengths are not some ephemeral dot-com bubble; they are a real, tangible legacy of decades of… — 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
