Coronavirus and Art: How Quarantine Impacts Museums
The coronavirus has had unintended, harmful effects on art by threatening the place of art in our society. The question is: How harmful? The pandemic-imposed quarantine has become a matter of deep concern for those who either manage or are personally
Using Art to Combat Climate Change: An Interview with Louis Masai
Louis Masai is a British painter, sculptor, illustrator and street artist, perhaps best known for his murals of endangered species. A graduate of Falmouth School of Art, he aims to use his artworks as a means for spreading climate change
New York DNA between Art, Architecture and Urban Green
Article and pictures by Architect Elica Sartogo. At the Bloomberg Center's Cornell Tech building, by Pritzker Prize architect Thom Mayne, the New York DNA is part of the conceptual project. The outdoor texture has captured the skyline of Manhattan; the panorama is expressed
Psych Rock Cacophony: An Interview with Knobblehead
First catching my eye whilst browsing Soundcloud, Knobblehead are a new band bursting on to the Oxford music scene. Officially coming together in late October, the self-described 'psych-rock cacophony' has been in the mind of guitarist and songwriter, Rowan Janjuah,
Seeing Architecture Through A Different Lens: Jeanette Hägglund
Jeanette Hägglund is a Swedish photographer who has established herself with her work in portraiture and her ability to manipulate shape and color to produce otherworldly results. She has become well known on Instagram for her skill of capturing the abstract aspects of architecture. Through
Powered by Nature
Installations that interact with nature and depend on it. By the rays of light, by the breath of the wind. Light that produces energy for plants, and plants that generate light for long exposure photos. Wind that modulates the sounds
Art Can Win The War: Employing the Language of Humanity
There’s a vicious war underway. The battlefields are our overloaded screens, media outlets, platforms, devices, and minds. Many—on both sides of the aisle—criticise the way things have become polarised, protesting that they never wanted it all to be so black
Where New York Creativity Meets For A Green Vision
The title of this article is exactly what the huge green puppy, by the artist Jeff Koons, tells us at the Brandt Foundation in Connecticut. It is exactly what Joseph Kosuth expresses at the Whitney Museum in Chelsea, in his
Arts And Liveable Cities
What do we mean by a liveable city? Perhaps the sum of the factors that add up to a community's quality of life: housing options, decent jobs, robust neighborhoods, mobility, vibrant public spaces, and affordability. But really, couldn’t that apply
ART 2030: Art for a Better World
Founded in Copenhagen, ART 2030 is a non-profit organisation that aims to merge art with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The organisation believes that through art, they can open people's heart and minds and ignite their imagination, sparking
The Bottom Line: An interview with Janelle Barone
Janelle Barone is an Australian-based digital illustrator and designer, known for eye-catching drawings on social issues, film and everything in-between. With a deliberate use of colour, her work evokes powerful emotions, inspiring a sense of intimacy and intrigue about the
The Art of Beeing: An Interview with Louis Masai
When speaking to Louis Masai, one thing is strikingly clear: that he is a truly valuable member of the sustainable art world. His oeuvres tell a powerful story about the broken nature of the animal kingdom, calling on mankind to