Art

Art

The story behind London’s most radical design studio

Paddington Printshop — From anti-landlord housing struggles, to socialist activism: the Paddington Printshop designed the aesthetic of rebellion in the 20th century.

Written by: Jacob Charles Wilson

Skate

Life lessons from skate legend Chad Muska

All or nothing — In a searingly honest interview, artist and skater Chad Muska shares the highs and lows of an extraordinary career.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Art

Remembering Keith Haring’s final years

A look back — To tie in with his first ever UK retrospective, artist Karey Maurice looks back on his intimate friendship with Haring: ‘he showed me through sickness you still have to work and produce and give to the world what you intended to do.’

Written by: Miss Rosen

Art

Tattoo legend Ed Hardy reflects on a life in ink

Deeper than Skin — As he opens his first-ever museum retrospective this month, we speak to the artist who helped take tattoos mainstream.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Art

The queer polymath who pioneered ’60s counterculture

Steven Arnold — An artist, filmmaker, photographer and protégé of Salvador Dalí, Steven Arnold had many guises, mastering new mediums at will. A new film looks back at his incredible legacy.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Music

How to survive as an independent festival in 2019

Can it still be done? — With more and more festivals crowding the cultural calendar, it’s hard to survive, let alone stand out. But among the noise, a number of DIY events are carving out their own distinct space – thriving in the process.

Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray

Art

A treasure trove of amateur gig posters from the ’90s

To Evelyn — Evelyn Short was a local legend in the village of Dinnington, known for her treasured archive of gig posters. A new book explores the sheer scale of her archive – while also telling a wider tale of community and fame.

Written by: Jacob Charles Wilson

Art

Celebrating 50 Years of black creativity in the UK

Get up, stand up now — Visual artist Zak Ové talks us through his new, landmark exhibition, Get Up, Stand Up Now: ‘Art helps us attain equality, honesty, and perspective towards our own history.’

Written by: Miss Rosen

Art

How graffiti managed to take over the art world

Beyond the streets — A new show explores the evolution of street art, featuring hundreds of large scale works by over 150 contemporary artists.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Art

What to catch at Manchester International Festival

In partnership with MiF — From day trips to the moon, to mysterious sound chambers: the 2019 lineup for the innovative arts festival is more impressive than ever.

Written by: Huck

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