Grayson Perry's Reith Lectures 2013 -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03969vt

Perry spoke quite eloquently on the idea of art and it's uses. Art as serious play seemed to stand out for me though. The idea that we all need to play, regardless of age and that process should not be dismissed as child's work.

Play can be challenging, difficult and hard; not to be taken lightly...