Voicebox: Christmas on Voice
This Christmas we'll be bringing you festive 'How To...' guides, lists, quizzes, and team thoughts and insights into next year in the art world.
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25 December 2018
Beating the Xmas blues
Twas the night after Christmas, all festivities done,
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24 December 2017
Christmas Travels
Whether you are driving, flying or taking public transport, travelling is a huge part of the Christmas Season.
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21 December 2017
It's (almost) Christmasssss!!
Christmas is my favourite time of year. However, I personally prefer the run up to Christmas than the actual day because once the day is here everything seems to be over and done with so quickly.
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24 December 2016
Christmas Market in Kingston Upon Thames
I went to a Christmas market in Kingston where there were many hand made items, arts and crafts related on display, along with food and decorations.
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22 December 2016
2016's been a pretty good year for the arts
With political chaos creating as many headlines as it did headaches, how did the soothing arts world react?
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18 December 2016
Art history's alternative Christmas styles
Since the Enlightenment, Christmas as a religious celebration has all but disappeared from the art world. But even pre Enlightenment, the Nativity was shown in a wide variety of ways across the world.
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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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13 December 2016
What's it all about? Christmas in Film
As the evenings draw in, frost sneakily creeps over the ground and the weather outside gets frightful, it is time to get comfy on the sofa with friends and family and put on the inevitable Christmas films!
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12 December 2016
How to make your own Christmas bunting
A short guide on how to create bunting, ideal for Christmas presents or decorations.
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8 December 2016
How to... make Christmas accessories
In this quick and easy guide, Sally shows you how to make Christmas cards and wrapping paper.
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8 December 2016
How is Christmas portrayed in theatre?
Why wouldn't you love Christmas? Time united as a family, a chance to find romance under the mistletoe, snow falling outside as you wrap yourself up with a hot chocolate and Miracle on 34th Street.
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6 December 2016
British Independent Film Awards 2016: list of winners
Andrea Arnold's acclaimed global hit, American Honey, starring Shia LeBeouf took the most awards of the night with four, including the top prize. I, Daniel Blake, which had the most nominations, took only two awards for its two leads.
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26 December 2015
Need to know: 2016's Hip Hop names
It's been a good year for Hip Hop. What will 2016 bring?
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23 December 2015
The top 10 art exhibitions for the holidays
This year there are lots of exciting exhibitions happening over the festive period, the perfect day out.
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22 December 2015
Your Christmas reading list, sorted!
When the weather is cold, the fire is burning and you've had too many mince pies, what better winter activity than to curl up with a festive read? Turn off the TV and pick up on of these Christmassy books, all you need to do is make the hot chocolate!
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21 December 2015
How to...make DIY Christmas gifts
Tis the week of Christmas, which is so often filled with last minute panic. Maybe you don't have the money, haven't had time for shopping or are just out of ideas…whatever the reason, instead of panicking and battling through the crowds to find something, why not try some cheap and easy DIY Christmas gift ideas? After all nothing says Christmas better than homemade presents with a personal touch!
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9 December 2015
Who's winning the 2015 Christmas ad game?
Last year, I reported on how I felt 2014 marked the establishment of the New Wave of Christmas adverts with more adverts than ever with short form narratives and touching productions rather than flashing price tags and undulating images of products.