Arts Unesco is the United Nations' cultural wing
On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention Koichiro Matsuura, Director General of Unesco, tells of his reform of Unesco and how the US has been returned to membership after nearly 20 years
· ARTS [The Art Newspaper 11/15/02]

Literature TOUCH ME, FEEL ME...
There is a visceral thrill to collecting books. Sure they're difficult to store. But most true book-heads will not be content with contact by catalogue alone. They must sniff the dust of ages, they must browse, they must handle the goods. Dealers have responded to this urge by peregrinating around the country offering their wares at book fairs.
· Books [The Spectator 11/09/02]

DO THE ARTS IGNORE THE POOR?

When it comes to the arts, Trina Givens wants in. As the proud parent of Trihona, 13, a dancer; Triasia, 15, a singer; and Harold, 11, a dancer and singer, she would like to start enjoying more live arts experiences, both on her own and with her family. But as a single mother earning $33,000 a year, Givens is discouraged. She finds the local arts scene difficult, expensive and intimidating.
· lip service [Star Tribune]