Manchester City launch AI design competition for 2026 third kit
Manchester City have launched a competition where fans can submit AI designs. The winning entry will adorn the clubβs third kit in the 2026/2027 season. Is this a good idea, or perhaps worthy of charge 116? Itβs safe to say Premier League fans, generally speaking, arenβt totally loving Manchester City...
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The rise of Instagrammable museums
In the age of social media and the pursuit of aesthetics it promotes, the way we engage with and appreciate art has undergone a radical transformation. Thanks to social media, the βinstagrammabilityβ of museums and galleries now plays a significant role in drawing in crowds. More and more, visitors are...
Have tattoos become too expensive?
For various reasons, getting inked increasingly involves breaking the bank. What does this mean for the industry and for the future of an art form thatβs been around for generations? If you cast your mind back to the days of T-shirts and shorts earlier this year β now replaced by...
Opinion – AI disrupting Africaβs traditional artistry is a worry
Across Africa, a continent rich with diverse artistic heritage, traditional art has long been a vehicle for cultural expression, storytelling, and heritage preservation. From the intricate beadworks to bold masks, traditional African art has both spiritual and social value, transcending mere aesthetics. Artificial Intelligenceβs accessibility and ability to create compelling...
Tiny urban forests are having a hugely positive impact
With one in three people in England lacking access to nature-rich spaces, this micro-foresting method is being deployed to change that. Β Have you heard of the Miyawaki foresting method? Itβs a Japanese-style tree-planting technique that involves placing a strategically diverse group of native woodland trees within a small area of...
Whatβs the meaning behind Banksyβs latest stunt?
The anonymous street artist has claimed credit for three consecutive animal-themed artworks in three days. One theory is circulating on social media that the βLondon Zooβ collection (as its been dubbed) reflects the parlous state of the UK amid ongoing far-right riots nationwide. This week, a number of animal-themed artworks...
Does Banksyβs latest mural have an environmental message?
The anonymous street artist has confirmed he is behind a new artwork that appeared in north London on Sunday. Many are speculating that it depicts natureβs struggle in an increasingly urbanised world. Yesterday, social media hit pause on obsessing over Kate Middletonβs whereabouts to admire a new mural that mysteriously appeared in north London overnight. Before long, internationally-renowned anonymous street artist Banksy took to Instagram to claim...
Why did LAβs graffiti artists target these downtown luxury apartments?
In the heart of Los Angeles stands three skyscrapers once destined to house luxury condominiums, a five-star hotel, a shopping mall, and more. Now, itβs completely abandoned and covered in graffiti. What happened? Since the year 2019, a trio of massive skyscrapers in downtown Los Angeles have been left completely unfinished and abandoned. Named the Oceanwide Plaza, the three buildings were part of an ambitious, multi-billion dollar project to offer luxury...
Lyleβs Golden Syrup changes logo for first time since 1883
In an effort to appeal to a younger market, Lyleβs Golden Syrup has changed its logo for the first time in nearly 150 years. Itβs a pivot toward flat design, a trend that continues to dominate labelling, packaging, and marketing across many industries. If youβve ever bought Lyleβs Golden Syrup before, youβll probably have noticed that the companyβs logo has never changed. In fact, itβs been the same since...
Are these drive-in parks the βpetrol stationsβ of the future?
A new kind of refueling station has popped up in the Danish town of SΓΈnderborg. Rather than filling up on petrol, the facility has been designed to allow drivers to βrecharge their mindsβ alongside their electric vehicles. Most petrol stations only look good when captured on a retro film camera in low lighting, but the locations where we power up our vehicles could be about to get a massive makeover. This...
