Cultural Value and the Crisis of Legitimacy
This Demos publication by John Holden explores the differing concerns regarding culture and the arts between politicians and policymakers as opposed to professionals and the public.
The paper examines how the points of view held by these groups are incompatible, and suggests creating a different alignment between culture, politics and the public - ultimately resulting in "a democratic mandate from the public".
The arguments and analysis contained in this report could be re-read in the context of current developments over public funding of the arts and the vlaue a'Big Society' might place on arts and cultural provision.
The report followed the 2003 conference 'Valuing Culture', held by Demos, AEA Consulting, the National Gallery and the National Theatre.