What a change in government might mean for the UK culture sector, a close look at Eike Schmidt’s unsuccessful campaign, and Willis Thomas discusses displaying his new afro pick sculpture at the world’s biggest music festival

More than 20 organisations have called for improved arts education and freedom of movement in Europe

We look at the impact of 14 years of Tory rule on the culture sector—and ask if the future looks any brighter

The Conservatives, meanwhile, are focusing on protecting public monuments

Clore Duffield organisation will back the creation of extra learning spaces and a new garden at Tate Britain

Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party—even the Animal Welfare Party—tell us about their policies for the arts

We spoke to cultural historians, former ministers and museum directors about the changes they hope to see for the culture sector—and crucially, who they will vote for