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15 December 2016
Christmas and art: what's the story?
When we think of Christmas and art, we immediately think back to pre-enlightenment art, picturing religious scenes depicting the original meaning of Christmas. But how have these ideas been translated into modern art?
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12 October 2016
Seeing Art in the World around us
Art changes how every individual views the world. Whether abstract or conventional, it needs to be seen through a fresh pair of eyes before it can be explored and appreciated. How do we do this?
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6 October 2016
UCL History of Art Taster Day
Term has started, personal statements are being prepared and thoughts on uni are all anyone talks about. Earlier this year I got the opportunity to find out about a pretty cool degree in the arts. Take a read... it might just be the one for you.
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15 March 2016
Is this art? Pixels vs paintbrushes
Art has come a long way in recent years - since da Vinci's Mona Lisa and the phenomenal Pablo Picasso. But how does traditional art hold up in the modern age of technology?
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16 February 2016
What if? Media
With cheap and simple media on the rise it is time to ask whether we are all artists...
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8 February 2016
Ten paintings that changed the world
Art extends beyond aesthetics and technique, it can affect and alter the world we know into something new and extraordinary.
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12 November 2015
Case Study: Meridith Dickin, Gold Arts Award
My first experience of Arts Award was when I got involved in Express Yourself, a project run by City Arts in Nottingham.
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4 November 2015
Case study: Becky Bruzas, Bronze achiever
Becky Bruzas completed her Bronze Arts Award at Carousel and is about to embark on her Silver for their project Curing Perfect, as part of Arts Award's 10 Month Pledge.
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26 October 2015
Case Study: Mary Strickson, Silver Arts Award
Mary Strickson was an Arts Award Voice Reporter from 2014-15, and is now a regular contributor to the magazine. She is also close to finishing her Silver Arts Award.
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14 September 2015
Minecraft as an art
Could the block style sandbox game stimulate creativity and allow children to easily create individual utopias?
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25 August 2015
Is visual art less universal than ever?
An exploration of the line between the conceptual and the accessible.
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21 August 2015
How to...get involved in an international art project
Fancy taking a year abroad while you're studying? Want to do an artist residency where you can take yourself to a brand new place (and headspace)?
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20 August 2015
How to...experience a world of art without leaving the UK
The theme this month is art takes a trip, but it's often the case people take a trip to see the art.
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5 August 2015
Case study: WW1 Special Edition, Luke Hasler
Luke has just completed his Special Edition WW1 Bronze Arts Award, making an immaculately detailed trench model, and commemorative cross. He's previously completed Bronze and Silver Awards.
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4 August 2015
Do we live in a global art world?
Did you know that last year the Louvre was recorded as the most visited museum in the world? Did you know that five museums/galleries in the UK made it into the top twenty? Would you have guessed that the entire list was made up of museums and galleries in first world, fully developed countries?
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3 August 2015
Art Takes a Trip
Going anywhere nice this August? If not, don't worry! We're taking you around the world…in art.