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
From austerity to the Swinging Sixties
Two books by David Kirby and Robyn Hitchcock are the equivalent of two albums’ worth of their authors’ holiday snaps
Labour has a conspiracy problem
Dawn Butler MP should reevaluate her eccentric ideas
British industry has forgotten how to use its voice
Corporate cowards are not standing up to the government
The Olympic boxing row isn’t just about sports
Men should be more sensitive towards female concerns about inequalities of strength
Out of power for half a century
As the Conservatives face the prospect of a long spell in opposition, they must heed the lessons of their predecessors
How gender identity hurt women in Argentina
Argentinian women need refuges — but only for women
Confessions of a left-wing Pope
Life: My Story Through History by Pope Francis with Fabio Marchese Ragona
Plague and progress
In the 17th century, disease drove social and urban change in England
Podcasting while Britain burns
OK, OK, it’s all very deplorable, but Britain’s right wing bloggers still have to make a living
A new low for women’s sport
The International Olympic Committee has disgraced itself
The death of conservatism?
Individually and collectively, we must choose life