People are dying, critical resources are stretched, the very essence
of our freedom is shrinking – and yet we are moved inward, to the vast
inner space of our thoughts and imagination, a place we have perhaps
neglected. Of all the necessities we now feel so keenly aware of, the
arts and their contribution to our wellbeing is evident and, in some
ways, central to coronavirus confinement for those of us locked in at
home. For some, there are more pressing needs. But momentary joys, even
in dire circumstances, often come t...
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