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# Evening Standard Debate: Art vs Science

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A group of leading thinkers including Lord Browne and Lily Cole gather at Google London to debate the cultural influence and relationship between art and science.

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A group of leading thinkers in art and science come together at the Google headquarters in London to talk about the influence of art and culture in London.

**The Panelists**

**Lord Browne of Madingley**, Tate Chairman and former BP Cheif

**Munira Mirza**, Deputy mayor  for education and culture

**Lily Cole**, Actress and philanthropic entrepreneur

**Rohan Silva**, Government technology adviser

**Jonty Hurwitz**, Wonga co-founder and sculptor

**Leonie Frieda**, Historian and former model

[Click here for press on the event](http://www.standard.co.uk/news/education/students-are-put-off-arts-subjects-because-they-dont-lead-to-a-job-8617369.html)

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