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The Ultimate Accessory: Turning Bags Inside Out at the V&A
Florence Chadwick takes us through the V&A’s current exhibition: ‘Bags: Inside Out’, which traces the development of the iconic accessory piece amidst ‘the growth of celebrity culture, sustainability, transatlantic travel, and identity politics’, as she articulates in this engaging review.
Interviewing Gillian Askew: Artist and Chair of The Scott Award
Maya Bewley interviews student and artist Gillian Askew about her involvement with the arts on university campus, and how The Scott Award is central to this work.
Rewriting the Surrealist Narrative for Women
Camila Hernandez explores a feminist take on surrealist art, the origins of which are generally considered to be dominated by the singular perspective of male artists.
The calm in the storm; Charlie Mackesy and the impact of art during lockdown.
Meg Bulmer looks at Charlie Mackesy’s inspirational artwork, and the positive impact it has had on communities in times of vulnerability.
House of Sunny: Where Aesthetics Meet Sustainability
Sophie Norton considers the sustainability of fashion brand House of Sunny, and whether zero waste options such as mycelium are realistic alternatives to the textiles that are contributing so heavily to fast fashion waste.