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The Personal is Political: The Impact of Labour
Mariah Chaun explores the notion of ‘the personal is political’ through Hartford Wash: Washing Tracks, Maintenance Inside/Outside (1973) by Mierle Laderman Ukeles.
The Move Towards the Interior, Matisse and the Fauves
Emily Quli takes a look at Matisse and the group of early 20th century artists whose bold and experimetal use of colour and technnique saw themselves labelled as the Fauves.
Essential Reading for Art Lovers
With the Christmas holidays approaching, Carys Granger recommends six reads to inspire any artists or budding art lovers to get stuck into.
Skin Bags: Olivia Laing and the Authentic Human Form
Sophie Norton outlines Olivia Laing's essay titled 'Skin Bags', bringing to light the artwork referenced by Laing in her writing. Laing considers the authenticity of the human form, countering its faux presentation in the media and highlighting a selection of artists who succeed in real, brutal depictions of the human body.
Dreamland Exhibition Review: Redefining Beauty
Ella Gauci reviews the Norman Rea Gallery’s latest exhibition: Dreamland, where live music and flower garlands accompany art to reimagine beauty in all it’s various forms.