Hockney is in trouble in these pages (Letters, 11 and 13 May) for thinking it was Derrida’s quip that painting is dead, when the sentiment has been around for 400 years. His reference to Derrida is precise and apt. James LindesayLeicesterWhich idea is more worrying – that David Cameron didn’t believe he was doing anything wrong in his lobbying or that he did (Greensill lobbying leaves your reputation in tatters, Cameron told, 13 May)? Tim ScottLondonDavid Cameron is told his reputation is in tatters? David GodfreyWillingdon, East SussexGuardian reports BBC TV’s neglect of classical music (14 May).

Source: The Guardian May 16, 2021 17:15 UTC