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War Child's Secret 7" art exhibition opens at NOW Gallery Greenwich Peninsula
An art exhibition featuring 700 unique artist-designed record sleeves goes on display at NOW Gallery this week in aid of War Child. The Cure, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jessie Ward, Frank Turner, Scissor Sisters, Keane, Gregory Porter and Jessie Ware have all offered a track each for the return of the legendary Secret 7″ fundraising exhibition. Each record has a unique sleeve design inspired by the tracks put forward by this year’s musicians.
Ryan Lanji presents Rapture Art Exhibition at Camden Open Air Gallery
London based curator Ryan Lanji will open a new exhibition with a focus on groundbreaking youth Asian artists and beacons of the artistic community at the Camden Open Air Gallery in April. Rapture presents a celebration of covetable, collectable works of art from visionaries whose bold, fearless creativity is a reminder that art, at its most powerful, is a force of beautifully disruptive positive energy.
Positive Tracks Photo Book Captures Ugandan Communities At The Heart Of Saving Mountain Gorillas
A powerful new photo book documents the strength and resilience of the remarkable communities at the heart of saving the mountain gorillas of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda. Positive Tracks features images by cult skate documentarian and photographer Ian Reid, and showcases the extraordinary people and initiatives shaping conservation in Bwindi—from clean water projects and local schools to sustainable farming and community-led sports programs.
Submissions open for the 2025 Women in Art Prize
The Women in Art Prize (WIAP), the annual initiative dedicated to uplifting emerging female artists, proudly returns this year, with applications opening on International Women’s Day 2025 (8 March). Now in its eighth year, the competition invites women artists from all backgrounds and disciplines—painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture—to submit their work. The prizes will be awarded on Wednesday 17 September at The British Library’s Pigott Theatre.
Make Art or Die Trying: Stuart Semple's Debut Book Shows How Everyone Can Be An Artist - MiS Magazine
Stuart Semple’s new book Make Art or Die Trying shows how anyone can become an artist. Part memoir, part manifesto, the book’s mix of personal stories, art history and creative exercises teaches readers how everyone can be an artist. Breaking down art concepts and the creative process to be accessible to all. “I don’t care where you grew up, if you’ve been to art school, if you have a day job, if you’re in your teens or your nineties. Being an artist is possible for you right now.
Stuart Semple's Debut Book Shows How Everyone Can Be An Artist - MiS Magazine
Stuart Semple’s new book Make Art or Die Trying shows how anyone can become an artist. Part memoir, part manifesto, the book’s mix of personal stories, art history and creative exercises teaches readers how everyone can be an artist. Breaking down art concepts and the creative process to be accessible to all. “I don’t care where you grew up, if you’ve been to art school, if you have a day job, if you’re in your teens or your nineties. Being an artist is possible for you right now.
The Lobster Man returns to London
Celebrated British pop artist Philip Colbert is taking on artificial intelligence with a new exhibition at Saatchi Gallery. The Battle for Lobsteropolis opens this Friday and sees Colbert’s lobster embark on a journey through time, confronting artificial intelligence in a series of reimagined historical battle scenes. At the heart of the show are two monumental AI-assisted paintings, with Colbert’s lobster taking on the tech world in epic face-offs.
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair's 9th Edition Opens - MiS Magazine
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, Europe’s largest international art fair for contemporary print, has opened its 9th edition with a packed first night. Showcasing internationally beloved artists alongside emerging talents, the Fair’s unique alternative model is revolutionising the traditional art market, disrupting the elitist nature of art fairs, and pushing the boundaries of print.
Dust & Grooves book launches in UK with free party in Hackney
Photographer Eilon Paz has travelled the world to capture a total portrait of global record collecting culture in his definitive Dust & Grooves project. 10 years on from the best-selling Vol. 1, Paz returns with new photobook Dust & Grooves Vol. 2: Further Adventures in Record Collecting. With 650 pages and a foreword from legendary De La Soul producer Prince Paul, Vol. 2 is released this month in the UK with a free party in East London.
Artist Gabriella Kardos Shortlisted for The Cass Art Prize
When Romanian-born artist Gabriella Kardos was a teenager, her family fled the Communist regime seeking a better life. Kardos was born in Bucharest during Ceausescu’s rule and at the age of 16, after spending eight months in a refugees camp in Vienna, she emigrated with her parents and sister to Montreal, Canada.
Art on a Postcard Announces Its Largest Ever Fundraising Auction
This November, Art on a Postcard celebrates a decade of innovative fundraising with its 10th anniversary auction. From highly collectible Royal Academicians to the most exciting emerging names in contemporary art, this auction marks Art on a Postcard’s largest fundraising project yet featuring 237 participating artists. The global online auction runs via Art on a Postcard from 5 – 20 November with a chance to view the cards in person at a private view on 12 November at Gathering London.
Travelling Kiosk Art Gallery Brings “Approachable, Affordable, Inspiring” Art To Londoners
From hosting Charli XCX’s Brat album launch party to spearheading Frieze Week exhibition Remembrance of Things Future alongside Olivia Stutz Design – innovative young gallerist Sarah Kravitz continues another trailblazing year with her travelling kiosk art gallery FAWW Gallery (Forget About White Walls) dedicated to all things print. Bringing approachable, affordable, inspiring art to everyday Londoners.
Exploring Notions of Beauty with Justin Dingwall
Johannesburg-based artistic photographer Justin Dingwall creates images that are charged with visceral emotion and challenge prescribed notions of beauty. His exceptional works pivot heavily towards the unique and unusual, employing modern techniques in contemporary image-making to create an interplay of imagery that comes alive with subtle symbolism and metaphors that evoke what it means to be human.
WarholMania opens in London
Opening this September, WarholMania is an extraordinary exhibition showcasing mainly black-and-white photographs that vividly capture Andy Warhol and his world taken by two remarkable photographers, Billy Name and William John Kennedy. WarholMania features his groundbreaking artworks, the infamous Silver Factory, and his eclectic entourage, This exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the vibrant 1960s New York Pop Art scene, reliving the electrifying atmosphere that defined Warhol’s world.
Goldsmiths' Dr Rebecca Chamberlain Explores The Real Value Of Art In New Cultur.Art Series - MiS Magazine
Leading academic Dr Rebecca Chamberlain, Goldsmiths, University of London – director of the first postgraduate programme in the world for the scientific study of aesthetics and creativity – asks Is Art Better Than Sex? in psychology of the arts deep dive The (Real) Value of Art for CULTUR.ART. The (Real) Value of Art is a vital look at the psychology behind how we experience art based on Rebecca’s pioneering research.
The Artistic Alchemist: American Photographer David Aimone
David Aimone transcends traditional photographic techniques, using alternative methods to craft meticulously composed images that unfold like symphonies. Each of his photographs holds a subtle, silent power, inviting viewers to see beyond the surface.
Abe Odedina announces Son of the Soil London Exhibition
Award-winning painter Brixton based artist Abe Odedina will make his British Art Fair debut at London’s Saatchi Gallery this September with Son of the Soil. The exhibition is part of the Fair’s Solo Contemporary showcase, presented by curator Virginia Damtsa in collaboration with The African Art Hub. Odedina is an architect turned self-taught painter whose work is described as “mesmerising” by The Guardian and hailed as “vivid, layered and deeply human” by Harper’s Bazaar.
StART announces first of its 2024 programme at Town Hall in King's Cross - MiS Magazine
StART has announced the first details of its 2024 programme which will be showcased at new venue, the Town Hall in King’s Cross, London. The innovative global art fair is relocating to an iconic new space in London’s world-renowned creative and technology hub, Kings Cross-St Pancras – the vibrant district for innovative talent, now known simply as KX.
Hector Proud and Susan Davis Guest Curate Art on a Postcard Summer Auction
Art on a Postcard has confirmed two influential curators, Hector Campbell and Susan Davis, who have curated a remarkable collection for our summer auction. Hector Campbell, an Art Historian, writer, and co-founder of Soup Gallery, has brought in a selection of cutting-edge contemporary artists, many of whom are making their AOAP debut.
Inside Andy Warhol's Brain - MiS Magazine
Andy Warhol is a figure whose iconic works and global fame need little introduction, but until now, no one has forwarded a clinical psychological treatise upon the artist and the creative drive that propelled him to mega-stardom.
From American Art Icons to Hidden Alternative Galleries - Discover Margate's Art Explosion via gowithYamo - MiS Magazine
Art discovery platform and free app gowithYamo brings its leading curation to life with a snapshot of Margate’s thriving art scene at Yamo Lates, a one-day celebration of Margate’s vibrant art community across five leading galleries on 15 June. Yamo Lates is designed to encourage art lovers to break away from their traditional gallery routines and explore new territories.
Artist 83y0nd lands at Hastings Pier with Climate Change Protest
Anonymous artist 83y0nd draws crowds on Hastings beach with a guerrilla activation titled ‘ 83y0nd The Sea’ which highlights the potential implications of global warming and protests the government’s unworkable and inhumane Rwanda plan to stop migration. The installation arrived for Endangered Species Day and features a refugee dinghy filled with migrant Emperor penguins in life jackets looking for sanctuary, only to be greeted by a life-size Rishi Sunak denying them entry to the UK.
Philip Colbert to raise funds for the Italian Red Cross with AS Roma support
The dynamic partnership between renowned artist Philip Colbert and football powerhouse AS Roma continues to make waves as they join forces to raise funds for the Italian Red Cross. Since November 2023, Colbert’s Lobster has infused the city of Rome with energy through his collaboration with AS Roma. During the first team match against Udinese at Stadio Olimpico, Colbert’s distinctive lobster-inspired design adorned the players’ starting kit, adding a playful twist to the game.
Art on a Postcard Announces Auction in Support of War Child
Art on a Postcard is launching its second guest postcard auction in collaboration with War Child. Bidding starts at just £50 and the proceeds directly support War Child’s work with children living through conflict worldwide. War Child is driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war. Using 30 years of experience and proven methodologies, War Child and its partners create safe spaces for children to play, learn, and access psychological support.
StART art fair moves to King's Cross - MiS Magazine
StART art fair has announced a relocation to a new space in London’s world-renowned creative and technology hub, Kings Cross-St Pancras – the vibrant district for innovative talent, now known simply as KX. The move heralds a bold new era of expansion for StART and offers an exciting opportunity for galleries to be showcased in this atmospheric and versatile new Central London location during October’s Frieze Week.
£10,000 Cash Art Prize Launched By Cass Art
A new art prize set up by leading art retailer Cass Art has launched and is inviting artists across the UK and Ireland – from professional artists, teachers, students & amateur enthusiasts – to submit their work. The Cass Art Prize is a continuation of Cass Art’s long-standing mission to support artists and encourage them to realise their creative talents.
Art on a Postcard's International Women's Day Auction - MiS Magazine
Art On a Postcard returns with their fifth annual International Women’s Day Auction featuring artist picks from eight guest female curators. Bidders can anticipate high-caliber, original postcard-sized artworks from a variety of emerging and established female artists with all proceeds going to the Hepatitis C Trust, specifically supporting the work they do with women affected by the criminal justice system, both in prison and local communities.
Canadian Artist Meg O'Hara Brings Her Work To London - MiS Magazine
Independent artist Meg O’Hara, recently named Woman of the Year – Rising Star by BCB Canada, will exhibit new artworks created while on artist residency onboard a delegation to Antarctica, at Saatchi Art’s The Other Art Fair in Shoreditch this March. Artist Meg is Artist-in-Residence aboard the Polar Prince icebreaker ship and at the Canadian Ice Core Lab during an ocean conservation expedition.
Art, Activism and Adventure at The Other Art Fair
This March, The Other Art Fair is staying true to their name by challenging gender inequality in the art market with an impressive 69% female-identifying artist line-up and will include several unique new female-focused features. The popular artist-led Fair returns to The Truman Brewery this March, offering Londoners the chance to buy artwork directly from over 150 exciting independent artists.
The Women In Art Fair Launches Open Call
Female-identifying artists are invited to submit their work for the 2024 Women In Art Fair (WIAF). Following its successful inaugural edition in 2023, WIAF announces its second edition, themed Time for Unity, taking place in October 2024 at Mall Galleries, during London’s Frieze Week.
Aunt Joy's Girls Like Us Unites Established Female Artists with Future Female Creators for Charity - MiS Magazine
London based Aunt Joy Gallery has launched a search for budding young female artists to take part in their annual ‘Girls Like Us’ charity campaign for International Women’s Day. Girls Like Us forms a unique and inspiring call to arms for tomorrow’s generation of female creators, pairing them with established female artists to create collaboration works. Aunt Joy, the online gallery exhibiting contemporary art created solely by women, is behind the Girls Like Us project.
Good Vibrations: Interview with artist Mark Brazier-Jones
From using scrap metal to producing consciousness-driven art, Mark Brazier-Jones discusses his exhibition of shamanic sculptures at Secteur Privé, a new “living spaces” art concept The notion that art can improve mental well-being is something intuitively understood by designer and artist Mark Brazier-Jones. After four decades of creating art bespoke furniture designs for private clients, films and museums all over the world, Brazier-Jones has created a series of sculptures for the home.
Sarah Kravitz Gallery Opens Girlchild solo exhibition by Helena Stiasny
Sarah Kravitz is pleased to present ‘girlchild’, a solo exhibition by Warsaw-based painter Helena Stiasny curated by Elaine ML Tam. The exhibition explores who or what is the enigmatic ‘girlchild’? She is an issue of feminism, the victim of misogyny, an instance of culture, the fiction of women, the dysphoria of gender. However, she eludes a fixed archetype or recognizable identity, as the girlchild defies definition, expressing herself through an infinite array of forms and emotions.
Aunt Joy Gallery Presents: The TogetHER Collection - A Celebration of Women in Art and Collaboration
In a tribute to the strength and unity found through collaboration and community, Aunt Joy Gallery proudly unveils “The TogetHER Collection.” Comprising of paintings and limited edition prints, created by a host of female artists, the collection aims to shed light on the underrepresentation of women in the arts whilst supporting a selection of charities.
Art on a Postcard Annual Winter Auction
The ninth edition of the Art on a Postcard winter auction launches via Dreweatts auction house this week, with a private view hosted by London contemporary art gallery Gathering on 21 November. This year’s extraordinary collection boasts a remarkable line-up of 595 works curated by six distinguished guest curators and aims to raise funds for The Hepatitis C Trust’s vital unfunded helpline, a vital resource for the many thousands of people who received infected blood or blood products.
Koestler Arts Annual Exhibition Opens At Southbank Centre
The Koestler Arts’s 16th annual UK exhibition opens at the Southbank Centre this week. ‘In Case of Emergency’ is curated by award-winning poet Joelle Taylor, and features nearly 200 artworks by artists in prison and other secure establishments from across the UK.
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair - What's New for 2023 - MiS Magazine
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair is at the forefront of innovative programming for print enthusiasts and collectors alike with the October 2023 edition boasting exclusive print launches from Eliza Hopewell and Nick Smith as well as the launch of a charity partnership with United in Design and a collaboration with art and comedy collective Art Laughs.
Kravitz Contemporary Announces New Artist Residency
Kravitz Contemporary has announced a new artist residency and annual exhibition to platform international artists from underrepresented backgrounds. Figure This is a two-part project in close collaboration with UK-based patrons of the arts, the Kowitz Family, and the Noldor Art Residency in Ghana.
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