Introducing IaI

The Institute of Art and Ideas (IaI) is committed to fostering a progressive and vibrant intellectual culture in the UK. We are a charitable, not-for-profit organisation engaged in changing the current cultural landscape through the pursuit and promotion of big ideas, boundary-pushing thinkers and challenging debates.

Bringing together world-leading theorists, scientists, politicians, and writers, IAI TV is an online channel where cutting-edge philosophical debates are available for everyone to watch and share. Sign up to our mailing list to join the conversation and hear about the latest releases before everyone else.

Each year the IaI curates two festivals of ideas: the HowTheLightGetsIn philosophy festival and Crunch art festival a unique blend of talks, debates, exhibitions, performances and parties, we combine innovative thought with rich experience. Each festival features a host of thinkers and artists alongside live musicians, comedy, cabaret and DJs to keep you dancing until the small hours. The first events for HowTheLightGetsIn 2013 have just been announced. Find out more here.

All this is only possible with your support. Find out how you can become a Friend or Patron of the IaI and join a network of individuals dedicated to bringing new thinking and creative expression to thousands of people every year.