Manick Govinda
Manick Govinda is a freelance writer, artists mentor and arts consultant.
What’s the point of political art?
Art that shocks, offends, and amuses has a purpose beyond aesthetic: its existence is a testament to freedom of expression
The dissident rebels of the art world
We must resist cancel culture and defend freedom of artistic expression
Civilisation versus barbarism in Kensington and Chelsea
A new book reminds us of the irreplaceable value of our architectural heritage
Twilight of the hacks
“A Very Royal Scandal” and the emptiness of modern journalism
Lawless and disordered
British police and courts increasingly struggle to maintain public order
England’s forgotten football dystopia
The beautiful game is not fit to be a national religion
Kemi Badenoch won’t save the Conservatives
Her radical credentials are based on pure PR
Up with expertise, down with experts
Politicians should be informed by experts but not led by them
In defence of anons
Anonymous accounts did not cause the rioting, so why are they being blamed?
The dark horse of Durban
The work of Roy Campbell does not deserve to be ignored
Will judges protect free speech for Christians?
A new case will determine whether expressing normal Christian beliefs precludes employment
The return of non-crime hate incidents
Labour are attacking free speech through the back door
Sausage to fortune
Vague promises might haunt Starmer more than an embarrassing gaffe