Arts
Stunning photographs of China’s answer to Silicon Valley
These stunning photographs shed a neon light on one of the biggest electronics market in the world. The Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei District in China which is decked with neon lights as far as the eye can see. The cyberpunk-themed pictures of China's answer to Silicon Valley capture futuristic Blade Runner-like scenes in Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei District. The Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei District in China which is decked with neon lights as far as the eye can see. London-based graphic designer Marcus Wendt, 34, said:...
Teenager who can only paint using eye movements has artwork placed in exhibit
A wheelchair-bound teenage girl, who struggles to use her arms and hands and can only paint using eye movements, has had her artwork exhibited. Greta McMillan, 13, spent years trapped in a quiet world with communication limited to a sequence of blinks - for yes and no - tiny facial expressions and small sounds. The teenager was limited by her Cerebral Palsy but is now able to communicate after the local community rallied round to fund an "eye tracker" computer...
Displaying your own art work in a gallery
The big night is finally drawing nearer, and all of your hard work is about to pay off. You have spent countless nights tirelessly painting, sculpting, or drawing, and you are supremely nervous yet excited regarding how people will react to your work. You may, however, be wondering just what would be the best way to display your art? You might want to consider art display panels if your pieces would be suited for hanging on such display mediums. Why Art...
Abigoliah Schamaun: Badly-behaved Annie meets punk-yogi
By Dani Porter Half the fun of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is in the pot-luck nature of finding shows - the joy, for example, at unexpectedly striking gold (I remain in awe of physical theatre show Giant, 12 months on). The alternative, wading through the thick wad of alphabetically-listed shows for an exhaustive search, is nigh on impossible anyway. So you keep an ear and an eye out for recommendations, or you head to a box office and pluck something at...
New theatre commissions to explore Britain’s changing relationship with Europe
A partnership of leading theatres in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are set to embark on an epic cycle of new play commissions which will explore Britain’s changing relationship with Europe. Royal & Derngate is collaborating with producing partners Lyric Theatre Belfast, Cardiff's Sherman Theatre and Edinburgh's The Lyceum to produce the shows, along with its theatre complex in Northampton. The venues will be partnering with The RSA on talks and debates. James Dacre, Artistic Director of Royal &...
Campaign group launch bid to open Vagina Museum in Shoreditch
A campaign to open London's first Vagina Museum has been launched by Shoreditch based Mothership Group. The museum will be focused on vaginas, vulvas and the people who have them and will look to rival a penis museum in Iceland as one of the World's only museums dedicated to genitalia. Mothership Group is this September launching a movement to actively encourage the growth of grass roots arts and culture in Shoreditch, in a bid to stem the tide of mass artist exodus...
Delivery driver pays tribute to Sir Bruce with incredible art work
A delivery driver has transformed the rear of his muddy van into a tribute to late TV star Sir Bruce Forsyth. Ricky Minns, 42, was devastated to learn of Sir Bruce's death at the age of 89. He was at his parent's house at the time, and took the opportunity to express his sentiments on his work vehicle. Ricky, who works for a flower company, said: "I did it last night, I was at my parents' with my two daughters....
Has comedy become too PC?
They say that much of the right-wing backlash being observed in the political mainstream across the world stems from how overly PC society has become. And if that's true, comedy may have a lot to answer for. Long been a vessel for expressing risque observations of society comedy is the one element of life in which we can down our weapons in the name of a good giggle. But as far as Trainspotting actor Keith Allen is concerned, we're at...
VISIT: Olivia-Fayne Unveils First Exhibition in Hoxton – ‘Permanent Reminders’
Rising UK artist Olivia-Fayne announces her debut exhibition, ‘Permanent Reminders’. Spanning over 2 days the event will showcase some of her custom tattoo design work that she has created over the past 3 years. This exhibition will not only be a showcase of her detailed work and a chance to see her creations in real life, but will also mark the first ever unveiling of Olivia-Fayne’s designs in all manner of mediums, bringing completely new designs to life in colour, on canvas, wood and on...