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Human society lives for its fashion trends- the explosive, colourful choices that have come to mark specific periods in time also often represent the socio-economic atmosphere of the era they originated in. While a major criticism of trends is that they are short-lived, in recent decades, a cyclical pattern has been noticed in popular fashion […]
Why to Care about Y2K: Nostalgia, Optimism and Existential Anxiety Read More »
Art, Socially Art has a way of speaking where words fall silent. When involved in movements and messaging, it amplifies the voices of the individuals involved, ensuring the cause reaches a wider audience. It can also be a form of action that encourages unlearning, critiques concepts considered unquestionable, and actively initiates conversations where new learning
“What Were You Wearing?”: An Intersection of Activism and Art Read More »
Introduction The world of ‘fine art’, notorious for its elitism, has been much debated. A long history of exclusions and gatekeeping contributed, where only the privileged were allowed the right to produce culture. The idea of ‘fine art’ deemed a vast majority of work as either not possessing any artistic value or not possessing enough
Curation: Who Gets to Control the Narratives of Art? Read More »
Fire has long fascinated humans- it evolved in purpose from a primitive tool for survival to an object of scientific fascination and study. This interest in the element, its richly coloured embers, and the marked path it leaves behind is perhaps what greatly influenced its birth as a form of artistic creation. Pyrography- literally meaning
Up in Flames: Making Art Using Fire? Read More »
Introduction Discomfort is very common in social situations, especially when one feels like an outsider. Imagine being surrounded by a language and culture vastly different from your own, facing authority you struggle to communicate with and stand up to. How do you respond to unfair treatment when the odds are stacked against you? For Yi-Fei
In Self Defence: Shot by Yi-Fei Chen’s Bullets of Tears Read More »
Introduction Images do not just offer visual appeal- they form narratives that go on to become part of culture, ideas, and perception. What artists choose to paint influences public opinion, shapes societal views and affects the way one views the people represented within art. So, what happens when artists opt to rewrite typical portrayals? Or,
Narratives of Black Identity: The Powerful Portraits of Amy Sherald Read More »
The history of art had always designated a separate spot for craft- knitting, crocheting, embroidering, and others were simply not considered a part of the fine arts like painting or sculpture. Extremely handy and closely associated with generations of women’s household labour, these forms of creation have been disregarded as secondary forms of art- never
The Coloured Threads of Craftivism: Narratives of Power and Protest Read More »
Introduction: Art has been regarded as healing since time immemorial. It is immersive, can help work through emotions, and even be calming. The serenity offered by art stems from the process, often repetitive, familiar, and soothing. This sense of stillness experienced by the artist often extends to the viewer- allowing them to feel the tranquillity
Breathing Life into Paper: The Ancient Art of Paper Cutting by Sachiko Abe and Others Read More »
“I am completely primitive and savage. I love freedom above all.” – Aurora Reyes Introduction Emerging in the wake of the Mexican Revolution, the Mexican muralism movement proved revolutionary in its essence. This dynamic movement not only ushered in fresh concepts and perspectives but, crucially, democratized art, making it accessible to all. Distinguished by
Pioneering Perspectives: The Unsung Heroines of the Mexican Mural Movement Read More »
In the photographs of Malick Sidibé, one finds the essence of life spilling over, transcending the space between the viewer and the subjects within the photograph. There is movement, spirit, and community- all gathered during a pivotal time in Malian history, immediately after its independence from French colonial rule. Sidibé’s work is renowned today for
Capturing Life: Malick Sidibé’s Black and White Reflections of Mali Read More »