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The Power of Art

AL Kennedy reflects on the importance of the beauty and creativity of art to sustain the human spirit.

AL Kennedy reflects on the importance of the beauty and creativity of art to sustain the human spirit.

"Art is a power and most of its true power is invisible, private, memorised and held even in prison cells and on forced marches, so you can see why totalitarians of all kinds dislike it."

Producer: Sheila Cook
Editor: Richard Knight.

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10 minutes

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Sun 25 Jan 2015 23:50

A Point of View: Why tyrants are afraid of art and beauty

A Point of View: Why tyrants are afraid of art and beauty

Beauty - and art - may seem unnecessary luxuries, but they are as essential to our survival as food and water, argues AL Kennedy.

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Role Contributor
Presenter AL Kennedy
Producer Sheila Cook
Editor Richard Knight

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  • Fri 23 Jan 2015 20:50
  • Sun 25 Jan 2015 08:48
  • Sun 25 Jan 2015 23:50

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