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Cuts to art subjects funding ‘walk us back 60 years’, says artist Helen Cammock

UK’s decision to slash subsidy is designed to stifle criticism from artists, Turner prize winner says

The Turner prize-winning artist Helen Cammock has condemned the government’s decision to halve higher education funding for some arts subjects, calling it a move that will “walk us back 60 years” and make the arts a pursuit for the rich.

Cammock said the funding cuts, which were signed off last week and will slash the high-cost funding subsidy for creative and arts subjects by 50% from September, were a cynical move designed to stifle criticism from artists.

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