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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.
Last on
Sun 25 Jan 201523:50
BBC Radio 4
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.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | AL Kennedy |
| Producer | Sheila Cook |
| Editor | Richard Knight |
Broadcasts
- Fri 23 Jan 201520:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 25 Jan 201508:48BBC Radio 4
- Sun 25 Jan 201523:50BBC Radio 4
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A Point of View
A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
