For decades Michael Morpurgo’s stories have captivated and inspired generations of children. In over a hundred books he has championed education, environmental awareness and peace as ways to protect and empower children all over the […]
LGBT+ Artists Everyone Should Know
In honour of LGBT+ history month, our writers spotlighted the queer artists whose stories shaped the past and are illuminating the present, as well as perhaps changing the landscape of the future for artists that […]
Open Source Arts to Launch New Development Programme to Support Leeds Artists
Arts Editor Hannah Stokes interviews Jacob Justice, Events Programmer at Open Source Arts on Kirkstall Road, about the centre’s new initiative to help emerging artists in Leeds.
Art Galleries and Well Being: The De-stressing Power of Exhibitions for Millennials
A recent study has found that young adults use art galleries and museums as a means to de-stress. The survey undertaken by Art Fund discovered that those under thirty are twice as likely to visit […]
Artistic Pawfection: The Museum of the Dog Returns to New York City After Over 30 Years
The American Kennel Club is re-opening the Museum of the Dog in New York City on 8th February, after being moved to St.Louis, Missouri over 30 years ago. The museum’s collection includes not only dog-related […]
Nuremberg Art Auction: Should Hitler’s paintings ever be sold?
In light of plans by the Weidler auction house in Nuremberg to sell a number of paintings done by Adolf Hitler, Charley Weldrick explores the ways in which we judge art and whether or not work done by figures such as Hitler should even be put to auction in the first place.
A Firm Favourite: The Favourite Review
The Favourite by Yorgos Lanthimos is a period comedy-drama that’s luxurious and ludicrous. Set in 18th century England, the movie follows the power struggle between Sarah, Lady Marlborough (Rachel Weisz), vicious and tender in equal […]
Native American Art steals the limelight at the Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is finally celebrating the creativity and beauty of Native American art. Previously displayed among works from Africa, Oceania and the Americas, this is the first time that […]
Frida Kahlo: A Lifetime of Pain Painted into an Everlasting Revolution
Trigger Warning: Graphic description of personal injury Frida Kahlo is known today as one of the twentieth century’s most influential painters. The transcendence of her art is a testament to its cultural significance and relevance […]
Masculinity, Femininity and Vulnerability: Ezra Miller’s Playboy Shoot
Wearing high heels and lip gloss, Ezra Miller’s presence as a successful queer actor in a Playboy photo shoot, the interview conducted by Ryan Gajewski, has become a widely discussed aspect of the gender performance […]
12 Days of Gifts for the Fine Art Lover
ART GALLERY MEMBERSHIP The ability to visit an art gallery as much as they want within one year. This will ensure that they can see all the works of art on display. A lot of […]
The Arts and Climate Change
The issue of climate change is becoming increasingly pertinent; a crisis that is only worsening and demands immediate action. Collins Dictionary’s word of the year for 2018 was ‘single-use’, powerfully highlighting how environmental problems are […]