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
I spread disinformation, and I’m very sorry
In which our brave author is found guilty of trying to be funny online
Ukraine: where are we?
Once month since the invasion, Moscow’s numbers don’t add up
And never the twain shall meet?
A lineup of new books tackle the thorny China problem
Safeguards needed for children seeking home abortions
Pregnant women and girls must see a qualified health professional in person
Don’t trust the myths of biology
Being a woman has absolutely nothing to do with tits
Why hasn’t the Cabinet lost faith in Boris?
It is the history of Cabinet resignations, not no confidence votes, that indicates whether a Tory PM survives
A death sentence for freedom online
The Online Safety Bill won’t make us the “safest country to be online” — just the most boring
Ukraine’s patriotic master
The painter Ilya Repin straddled both Ukrainian and Russian cultures
Donald Trump’s teachable moments
What lessons should today’s conservatives take from Trump?
An epidemic of misguided moralising
The difference between vaccine sceptics and advocates is not as great as it appears