Artist in Focus – Oscar Murillo

Artist in Focus – Oscar Murillo

  Colombian artist Oscar Murillo’s multifaceted art has gained him wide recognition. From paintings to live performance, sculpture, bookmaking and collaborative projects within communities, through his art Murillo explores a variety of complex issues....
Female Figures II – Ana Mendieta and Kara Walker

Female Figures II – Ana Mendieta and Kara Walker

As International Women’s Month draws to a close, we highlight two more female artists whose work demonstrates a conceptual link to our theme this year of conflict and integration. Ana Mendieta and Kara Walker both deal with similar themes of race, gender, violence,...
Female Figures – Sonia Boyce and Zineb Sedira

Female Figures – Sonia Boyce and Zineb Sedira

  Art, similarly to many of the creative worlds, is an industry that has been historically dominated by men. Times have changed yet so many of the artists we first think of are still male. With this in mind, it’s so incredibly important to celebrate the powerful...
Tips For Applying To Your First Art Competition

Tips For Applying To Your First Art Competition

Applying for art competitions can be daunting even if you have applied to lots of them. If you’re feeling nervous and it is your first time applying don’t stress, this is completely normal. We have compiled some of our top tips for applying to art competitions!  ...