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Slavery exhibition at the Rijksmuseum, Grime artist Bugzy, the decline or resurgence of crafts

The Rijkmuseum in Amsterdam opens a landmark exhibition; Slavery, Grime artist Bugzy Malone, The Loewe Craft Prize is announced: are British crafts in decline or in a resurgence?

As the Rijkmuseum in Amsterdam opens a landmark exhibition, Slavery, exploring the Netherlands’ 250 years involvement in the trade of human beings, the Director, Taco Dibbits, joins Front Row to explain why this history must be embraced.

British hip hop, grime and, more recently, drill are all musical subgenres that have emerged and thrived in London. But Mancunian artist Bugzy Malone is leading a wave of rappers with northern accents. Born Aaron Davis, Bugzy Malone grew up amid poverty and crime. Stories of gangland life and emotional trauma have been channelled into much of his work, and his new album The Resurrection continues in the confessional vein. He talks about the motorcycle accident that nearly killed him, his recovery and how the process was the inspiration behind the new album.

The high fashion brand Loewe has created a €50,000 prize for craft with international submissions from across many different practices. We speak to Loewe's creative designer Jonathan Anderson about why he set up the prize and also to Patricia Lovett, Chair of the Heritage Crafts Association about why some traditional crafts in the UK are in perilous decline.

Presenter: John Wilson
Producer: Hilary Dunn

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28 minutes

Slavery Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum

The Slavery Exhibition opens at the
from 8 June



Main image: Installation from the Slavery Exhibition, Rijksmuseum
Photo credit: Rijksmuseum

Bugzy Malone

's album The RessurectionÌý¾±²õ available

Loewe Craft Prize

The winner of this year's Ìý¾±²õ

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