Festival of the Mind: Art & academia collide in family-friendly educational festival in Sheffield city centre

The Star, Sheffield
The Star, Sheffield
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The Festival of the Mind is back in Sheffield city centre to bring arts and academics together in striking visual exhibits across the city.

Whether it is a talk under the roof of the Spiegeltent on Barkers Pool or a visit to Persistence Works to see the Tar-Dish, there is a little bit for everyone.

The Star spoke to Professor Vanessa Toulmin, the Festival Director, and Georgina Kettlewell from the Yorkshire Artspace in Persistence Works, about the festivities.

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