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
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
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
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
How a tattoo flash day is revolutionising the industry
Still not asking for it — Still Not Asking For It is a US-based event celebrating women and survivors. Artist Liv Wynter explains why her studio Red Point Tattoo – led by Claudia de Sabe – is bringing it to the UK.
Written by: Liv Wynter
A history of she-punks, from Poly Styrene to Pussy Riot
Revenge stories — Music journalist Vivien Goldman celebrates the women of the punk movement in a new book: ‘I wanted to bust open that projection that it only happened in a few blocks in the Lower East Side and West London.’
Written by: Miss Rosen
Mystical portraits of Mexican mask culture
Contemporary traditions — In her new book Mexico Masks Rituals, Phyllis Galembo photographs the captivating art made exclusively for ritual.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Kim Gordon unveils never-before-seen art in new show
Lo-fi glamour — The Sonic Youth legend is celebrating her lifelong love of Andy Warhol with a series of paintings, drawings and sculptures.
Written by: Miss Rosen
The extraordinary rise of Japan's unlikely tattoo hero
The art of intimacy — Horiren 1st is one of the world’s most sought-after tattoo artists, celebrated for keeping the ancient Japanese method of Tebori alive. But in a country where body art is considered taboo, her journey to the top hasn’t been easy.
Written by: Michael Magers
Unearthing the old business cards of Chicago gangs
Almighty and Insane — Used in the 1960s and ’70s, these discreet slips of paper served as the ultimate status symbol for gang members across the city.
Written by: Miss Rosen