In today’s Observer, “Low morale devastates art colleges” (all across London, one finds on reading the article). Who knew? Classic quote…

“I don’t think the comparison with British Leyland is helpful”

Related: Grayson Perry on London arts schools; Saatchi on London art schools; Irit Rogoff at Goldsmiths talking about what’s happening inside London art schools; and the books Why Art Cannot Be Taught: A Handbook for Art Students and Meet The Art Students (which seems to have become super-rare, maybe I’ll sell my copy). The DVD Art School Confidential also paints a rather recognisable picture, although it’s American. Sadly, the excellent BBC documentary series on the post-war history of British art schools is no longer online.