Passion, energy, drive and commitment. It’s tough out there for small businesses but 21-year-old Eva Malley from Brighton, UK has proved she, and her designs have got what it takes to not only survive but thrive. An eco-conscious brand with a distinctive identity and ultra-trendy print, tote, earring, and even sweatshirt designs. Eva Malley Art […]Read More
This weekend, in the wake of a second government ordered lockdown, the Virtual Online Museum of Art (VOMA) opened its doors, free of charge, to audiences everywhere. The museum, founded by British artist Stuart Semple, boasts its official status as the “world’s first entirely virtual art museum”, and is created in collaboration with architect Emily […]Read More
During lockdown, TikTok has become one of the most popular apps. If you’re unsure what TikTok is, here is a quick run down of all you need to know: A TikTok is a short video, usually between 15-60 seconds – it can be about pretty much anything (within TikTok’s guidelines). There are new trends on […]Read More
Soft news brings us entertainment, humour, and light reading on a rainy day. Yet, it also facilitates emotional connection and a sense of togetherness through personal stories and interviews. Read More
Walking around Northern Ireland, but particularly Belfast, you cannot help but notice the multitude of murals across the city. Whilst there are so many, I don’t think this article can credibly suggest ‘which is the fairest of them all.’ Nor can the murals’ narrative be seen as a fairy tale. But it will certainly highlight […]Read More
“The idea of ‘art for art’s sake’ is as strange in our times as ‘science for science’s sake’. All human activities must serve mankind if they are not to remain useless and idle occupations,” Russian philosopher Nikolay Chernyshevsky once said. To “serve mankind”, Chernyshevsky implies, is to assist the development of man’s consciousness and improve […]Read More
She’s met President Obama and been featured in WIRED magazine, but who is Kate Reed and how does her work fuse man, machine and nature? As we all know, technology influences our behaviour and actions nearly every second of the day. Many believe that because of Moore’s law, computers will be more intelligent than humans […]Read More
We caught up with intrepid and anonymous urban explorer Beno to get the lowdown on train-surfing, crane-climbing, and his love of progressive houseRead More
As a rule, the historic Turner Prize (established in 1984 for any medium of visual art) has always attracted criticism, if not controversy. This year’s exhibition was no different, with accomplished art critic Michael Gove railing against its ‘ugliness, nihilism and narcissism’ in a Twitter tirade which also succeeded in misspelling the name of the […]Read More
Art is a form of liberation. It grants a means of expression to the silenced, the marginalised or just the pissed off. When we lose faith in art, the end won’t be too far away. Read More
Ever wondered what it’s like being a music photographer? Well, look no further. This weekend House Of Vans is presenting In Focus: A Panel On Music Photography, an exclusive insight into the life of a music photographer. Bringing in a group of esteemed music photographers from the music industry, the panel will discuss their most memorable […]Read More
Since 1970 Art Basel has been a hub for contemporary and modern art, bringing together museum directors, curators and a growing international audience of art enthusiasts. Now, over 40 years later, the fair has expanded, taking place three times annually in Basel, Hong Kong and Miami Beach. The 47th edition of Art Basel kicked off […]Read More
Sick Film, created in 2006 by Turner Prize winning artist Martin Creed, does what it says on the tin. The work is a series of videos which sees a variety of people walking into clean white rooms and proceeding to shove their fingers down their throats in order to force themselves to vomit. It’s everything […]Read More
I came across photos of Christopher Kane’s most recent collection the other day, and they reminded me why fashion should be considered an art form. Kane has been a powerhouse in the British fashion industry for years, and is known for creating some fairly wacky yet beautiful pieces. Fine Art and Fashion are both concerned […]Read More
It’s one of the great ironies of our time that the twenty-first century – envisaged as a space-age era of flying cars and underwater cities – loves nothing better than a bit of dewy-eyed gazing at the twentieth century. One man who may be able to tell you that better than most is digital artist […]Read More
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