Bristol's once troubled Arnolfini gallery starts to pull in the crowds

A dynamic director – and Grayson Perry – are helping to turn the fortunes of Bristol’s Arnolfini aroundOn a midweek lunchtime approaching Christmas, more than 300 visitors are in the busy, buzzy Arnolfini gallery in Bristol. Around a dozen people are rooted to the spot reading Grayson Perry’s social media tapestry Red Carpet; downstairs, the cafe and giftshop are packed.It’s a far cry from a busted arts organisation, one that was judged so troubled that in June it w