The Institute of Art and Ideas (IAI) aims to promote all forms of creative expression. We are excited by new thinking and ideas that push boundaries.

Our organised events include the Art Festival at Hay, which brings together the world’s leading contemporary artists, curators and commentators, and the Philosophy Festival at Hay, which puts innovation and cutting-edge thought at the forefront of contemporary culture.

Through a dedicated online educational programme, we extend our events and ideas to a much wider audience, reaching out to 400,000 people annually.

 

Thought for the day


“A man is original when he speaks the truth that has always been known to all good men.”

 

 - Patrick Kavanagh

       

       

 

       
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IAI at the Shockwaves NME Awards

The IAI team went along to grill the biggest and brightest names in the UK music industry on new talent, getting started and the contemporary music scene

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IAI at the Olivier Awards Nominee's Lunch

The IAI team caught up with legendary Queen guitarist Brian May and Merlin star Anthony Head at the Laurence Olivier Awards Nominees Lunch.

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Exhibition of the Month


The Art Festival at Hay recommends Crash, the new exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery, inspired by the famous novel by JG Ballard.

 

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