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Taking a Leaf From The Pre-Raphaelites
Why does the work of the Pre-Raphaelites feel as radical as ever?
Where Should We Present Queer Art?
Art can be a powerful form of intersectional queer representation. Artists like Andy Warhol, Willem de Kooning and The Carters take up space with their work, ask we ask the question: where does queer art really belong?
How did Marcel Duchamp influence art with his ‘Readymades’?
Marcel Duchamp was a French-American painter and sculptor. His ‘Readymade’ sculptures transformed ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art, from a bicycle wheel to bottle rack, and his infamous urinal piece ‘Fountain’.
Who Is Changed And Who Is Dead
Ahndraya Parlato’s book dredges grief from all of the places it hides in us, its own relentless presence one that can color every day, regardless of whether the loss is in our past or merely one we anticipate.
Laocoön by Sanford Biggers
Laocoön is an inflatable sculpture by Sanford Biggers which has sparked much political controversy. Let’s begin by looking at this artwork through the lens of the Black Lives Matter Movement.
I Felt That: An Exhibition On The Gender Pain Gap
‘I Felt That’ seeks to dismantle the patriarchal imbalances of gendered pain through an exhibition of thirteen Women and Non-Binary artists. Curated by Joséphine-May Bailey, the exhibition is care centred at its core allowing artists the safe space to exchange lived experiences of the gender pain gap, whilst feeling both emotionally supported and artistically stimulated.
Frida Kahlo, Lady Gaga and Personal Trauma
Carmela Vienna examines how personal trauma is depicted in Frida Kahlo's ‘Henry Ford Hospital’ and Lady Gaga's ‘911’.
Cemetery Island (Isola di San Michele)
Cemeteries and gardens are both functioning heterotopia in our towns and cities, in this journal piece I contemplate the poetic elements that are the construction blocks to these worlds within worlds.
The Gender Gap In Art: Resources
Ever asked yourself the question, Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists? Or why are there no famous female artists? Or even which gender is better at art? Click to find out more about the Gender Gap in Art.
Abstract Compositions: An Interview With Artist Ruth October
Ruth October is an abstract artist who believes art has the power to heal and is key to well-being. Her expressive works are guided by how she is feeling when creating a piece. Her bold colour palette is key in creating works that spark joy and bring to life the unseen.
Why is location important?
Mind Stretching Series by Bogdan Dumitru
You want to sell your product at your local town fair, but your competitor is also there. Does it matter where I position my stall? Do I need to consider where they’re planning to sell their product?
How reliable is your decision-making?
Mind Stretching Series by Bogdan Dumitru
This problem was a tough nut to crack for many people. Mathematicians included. It puts us in front of our decision-making process. Is it reliable? is it flexible?
The Five Lives of Walter Sickert
The music lover, the murder painter, the suspected Ripper, the women supporter, and the collaborator - Sickert was a multifaceted character who had a profound impact on art and artists during the turn of the 20th century.
Is it fair?
Mind Stretching Series by Bogdan Dumitru
Read a story that is as old as written history. A brain teaser that intrigued scientists for many years before being cracked. Then, take a moment to contemplate what is fair. What are the requirements for fairness? How fairness evolved through time and how it still differs in different parts of the world.
The Prisoner’s Dilemma and Equilibrium
Mind Stretching Series by Bogdan Dumitru
The economist's idea of equilibrium is most likely different to yours. This is a short story about cookies, tribes, and perspectives; and how they shape our universe. Ultimately, it is a rational argument on why we should collaborate and have a long-term perspective in life.
The Lost Boy
Rising, sinking, holding on, letting go. DeSantis navigates turbulent moments of adolescence in his latest photography series ‘The Lost Boy’. With a remarkable eye for colour, it’s no surprise that the 17 year old’s work has already been exhibited internationally. I caught up with Ethan to learn more about The Lost Boy - I Feel Free and Triumph*…
ASMR at London’s Design Museum
Have you ever experienced a spine-tingling euphoria so soothing that it feels like champagne bubbles fizzing along your spine? You might realize a feeling like this as you encounter ‘Weird Sensations Feel Good: The world of ASMR’ at London’s Design Museum.
Slice Ten Lemons
People always say, ‘when life gives you lemons, make lemonade’. Lubaina Himid has decorated this canvas with lemons, but exactly how many lemons are there in this painting? The title is ‘Slice Ten Lemons’ - but we count 11.
Nostalgia, Fashion, Taste and Style
Nostalgia is a feeling we’re familiar with. It’s a sense that’s stimulated so often we hardly notice it anymore. The word has many meanings today that deserve to be discussed before looking at the impact and role of nostalgia in contemporary pop culture.
Da Vinci of Debt: Delusions of Grandeur and Eloquence in Modern America
The DaVinci of Debt art instalment was a profound piece of art that served as an allegory for Americanised consumption in the modern world. Constructed with the real diplomas of American graduate, each degree is valued at just over $180,000 (the average cost of a four-year college education in the US). The piece can therefore be said to be pragmatically valued at $470 million.