Populist Voice for Culture's Future; James Boyle to Shake Up the Scottish Arts Sector

The Herald (April 23, 2004)

Author: Phil Miller; Arts Correspondent

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JAMES Boyle's appointment as leader of the cultural commission caught many people in the arts world by surprise.

He even looked a little startled himself yesterday as he sat on the podium next to Frank McAveety, the culture minister, having been for 35 minutes in a post which he said would recast the cultural landscape in Scotland for the next generation.

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Populist Voice for Culture's Future; James Boyle to Shake Up the Scottish Arts Sector

Forthright, imaginative, a proven and highly intelligent manager with a keen populist streak, Mr Boyle has steered the Scottish Arts Council through testing waters.

He was the architect ...

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