The cultural meaning of The Queen
CulturAll editor Alex Matchett writes on the social and cultural value of Elizabeth II to a historically conflicted United Kingdom
ARTS
Wallace Chan deconstructs the individual for Venice Biennale
The multidisciplinary Hong Kong artist has reimagined one of his gigantic sculptures to create a new message for the Venice Biennale, writes policy editor Eliot Wilson
BUSINESS
The sale of Channel 4 would betray British culture
Britain needs the soft power of creativity not another national asset sold out writes Alex Matchett
POLICY
Afghanistan: when the culture war goes from cold to hot
The fall of Kabul and the victory of the radical Islamic Taliban calls into question to future of arts and culture of all kinds in Afghanistan, writes Eliot Wilson
TRAVEL
Review: Epic Iran at the V&A ★★★★★
From splendid sixteenth century folios to daring contemporary artworks, via devotional poems and displays of power, Epic Iran boasts 5000 years of cultural triumph
LONG LUNCH
A tasteful tapestry of art & food at Colonel Saab
London’s latest culinary addition is a homely artistic expression of all a family restaurant’s best ingredients
