The art exhibition striving to destigmatise sex work
'Absence of Evidence' is the collaborative outdoor photography project striving to raise awareness about the conditions of sex work while building a safer future for women involved in prostitution. A collaborative outdoor photography project between artist duo Henry/Bragg and a group of former sex workers known as ‘Untold Stories’ is...
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Exclusive – Meet Ketnipz, the Instagram sensation spreading positivity and mental wellness
At the age of just 21, Harry Hambley has already become an internet sensation through spreading positivity and mental wellness one doodle at a time. An afternoon Zoom call with Harry Hambley (aka Ketnipz) had me rifling through old school planners to see if my brainless scribbles had any kind...
Museums rush to collect artefacts from the BLM protests as they’re happening
Museums set out to preserve artefacts that represent 2020's BLM protests, recording history in real time. The tragic killing of George Floyd has brought about an incredibly transformative period in American history that is guaranteed to be studied by historians for years to come. As the ongoing civil rights uprisings...
#DrawFor: the new charity helping artists and key workers
Spun out of the coronavirus pandemic, DrawFor is a new non-profit organisation that’s giving back to NHS key workers through artist donations, and anyone can get involved. Do you fancy yourself as a bit of an up-and-coming artist? Have some work you’d like to share on social media? Would...
Art Basel is going digital
In the wake of postponed events due to Covid-19, the internationally renowned art platform will display over 4,000 pieces of art in virtual viewing rooms this summer. As industries continue to take precautionary action against the spread of Coronavirus, art fairs with international clienteles have been forced to postpone -...
Banksy transforms his bathroom into rat art piece
It might not be in his usual street art context, but Banksy’s still making new pieces, this time in his house amidst the coronavirus lockdown. We’re on week five of lockdown now? I think? All this time being confined to your own home can stifle your creativity – though...
Historic England launches isolation photography project
People across the UK are being asked to share images of what everyday life is like in lockdown to 'record history' for future generations. Historic England is encouraging the British public to contribute to a national collection of images in what’s being referred to as ‘a unique time capsule for the future.’ Aiming to show coming generations what everyday life has been like since lockdown began and how people are...
How to turn your lockdown snacks into clothing
I’m assuming that, like most of us, you’re probably stuck in quarantine right now. So why not turn your snack cupboard into wacky, wearable fashion? Have you ever looked at the foods available in your kitchen and wondered what they’d be like as fashionable street wear? What do you mean no? Nicole McLaughlin, a former designer for Reebok, has looked at her food stash a little different to most of...
Artist Dan Lam’s bizarre fluorescent sculptures
Dan Lam’s blob sculptures are bright, colourful works of surrealism. I’m not entirely sure where I’d put one in my own house, mind. You’d be forgiven for thinking that Dan Lam’s sculptures – a mix of synthetic materials that are hand crafted into oozing blobs – were the product of a high budget CGI company. Rest assured, however, that they’re entirely real, and have been making the rounds on...
The best entries in the World Illustration Awards
The World Illustration Awards provide a perfect platform for some of the very best talent in illustration. Get inspired with the top entries from this year’s competition. Have you picked up the pen and pad recently? Illustration is one of the most accessible forms of expression out there, transcending language and providing a universal medium of communication. From lost Soviet technology to gender equality, the best entries showcase the power of...
