Institute of Art and Ideas

The Institute of Art and Ideas (iai) is committed to fostering a progressive and vibrant intellectual culture in the UK. We want to change the current cultural landscape through the pursuit and promotion of big ideas, boundary-pushing thinkers and challenging debate.

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

IAI TV showcases the best of our debates, talks and live performances. Visit http://iai.tv for more details.

NEXT FESTIVAL: HowTheLightGetsIn 2012 (May 31 - June 10 )
featuring Brian Eno, James Lovelock, Michael Eavis, Michael Nyman, Steven Pinker, Terry Eagleton, Giles Fraser, dan le sac, Raffertie, Jim Al-Khalili, Emmy the Great and Pete Lawrence
http://www.howthelightgetsin.org