Zoe Armfield, Magdalen Fisher, Dr Tristram Hunt, Catherine Petitgas, Rod Skipp, Rachel Cooke

Transforming or distorting reality, art has always changed our perception of the world. Constantly pushing boundaries further and exploring new forms of expression, contemporary art continues this to challenge our minds and offer us new ways of seeing.

In this debate, leading figures of the art world discuss the power of art in politics and society, highlighting the artist’s responsibility towards society, and the ability of art to make a difference, giving young people the opportunity to build an identity and find a place into our world.