Art
A Dog’s Life: Dogs in Art and Design
There are few relationships as universally understood as the bond between humans and dogs. Faithful companions, protectors, muses and members of the family, dogs have long occupied a special place in our homes, our memories and our culture. A dog’s lifethe ambitious traveling exhibition of 20-21 Visual Arts Centercelebrates this enduring relationship through an extraordinary […]
The Art of the Possible: Opening Night at the Saatchi Gallery
On Friday May 8, the doors of Saatchi Gallery open to guests, artists, curators, press and football personalities for the launch evening of The art of the possible — a historic exhibition celebrating 150 years of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup through the prism of art, culture, memory and creativity. The […]
Why the future of art is interdisciplinary
The image of the artist working alone in a studio, devoted to a single medium, has long shaped the way we imagine creative practice. Painters painted, sculptors sculpted, and designers designed. But today, these boundaries are blurring. In the world of contemporary art and design, artists are increasingly working across disciplines, combining sculpture, design, architecture, […]
Process Over Perfection: Embracing the Unfinished in the Art and Design World
For years, art and design have been driven by polish. Clean lines, flawless finishes, carefully curated launches. Perfection wasn’t just admired — it was expected. Now, the art and design world is moving away from the traditions of the past, breaking from classical conventions to embrace new, experimental approaches. But lately, something has shifted. As […]
Cultural Symbolism in Art and Design- Colours and shapes
Design is never just about aesthetics. Every colour, pattern, and shape carries meaning—whether subtle or overt—and these meanings shift depending on cultural context. What may be seen as vibrant and celebratory in one culture can represent mourning or solemnity in another. For designers and artists, this symbolism offers a powerful toolkit for storytelling and connection—but […]
The Impact of Environment on Art and Design: How Location Shapes the Experience
Art, by its nature, is not static. While many artworks are designed with a particular location in mind, what happens when the same piece is placed in different environments? The physical space around the artwork often plays a crucial role in shaping not only how it looks but how it’s experienced, perceived, and interpreted by […]
Manchester’s music scene in art
Concrete club The concrete club is an independent rock group of 5 pieces from Manchester, formed at the end of 2022. Since this time, the group has already completed a tour in the United Kingdom, has titled several raucous closed windows, played at the Albert Hall in Manchester and perfected their live and face live […]
Charités et art: créativité pour une cause à l’origine du changement social
L’art est souvent considéré comme le reflet de la société, mais lorsqu’il est associé à des causes caritatives, elle devient quelque chose de plus: une force de transformation. À travers le monde, des artistes et des organisations créatives s’associent à des organisations caritatives et aux organisations artistiques pour inspirer l’empathie, sensibiliser et générer un impact […]
Snake Geneva: Hidden on sight – Behind the scenes of a public art installation
Lazerian has united its forces with Lawless Studio® to offer a public art installation in the Parc mestens mon de Genève – part of a wider campaign to raise the world to the snake bite. Located in Switzerland, Geneva is an important cultural and educational hub, not only for artists, but for progress and creation […]
Crafts, community and music art hardiabacing: visit Bill the Music Man
Discover Bill’s workshop: a sanctuary of tradition and craftsmanship Entering the Music Man Atelier Bill has the impression of entering a sanctuary of tradition and crafts, where the art of the repair of instruments has prospered for more than four decades. Bill is a pillar of the community of music instruments, renowned for his skills […]