Culture Is Bad For You

Author Mark Taylor is in conversation with Désirée Reynolds about the inequalities at the heart of our creative industries.

Culture will keep you fit and healthy. Culture will bring communities together. Culture will improve your education. These are the messages from governments and arts organisations across the country.

The world of culture brings joy, health, connection and catharsis to billions, but often at the expense of those who labour to produce it. The culture industry is far from meritocratic, and women, people of colour, and those from working-class backgrounds are systematically disbarred.

If you thought the cream always rises to the top, this book will make you think again - and show you what we can do about it.