Painting

The artist staging romantic fantasies with clay boyfriends
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The artist staging romantic fantasies with clay boyfriends

Better than Tinder? — Mary Stephenson got so sick of being single that she created her own imaginary dates. Now she's using art to poke fun at society's perception of romance.

Written by: Marta Bausells

The painter turning the pain of endometriosis into art
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The painter turning the pain of endometriosis into art

Pain to paper — Ellie Kammer is tired of the lack of awareness about endometriosis, a life-changing and debilitating gynaecological condition that affects one in ten women. So she decided to turn her suffering into art, in the hope it will get you speaking.

Written by: Marta Bausells

The female artists taking inspiration from ancient erotic poems
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The female artists taking inspiration from ancient erotic poems

Happy Valentine's Day — In 2017, there are still many parts of the world where celebrating female lust is an act of revolt in itself. These international artists find inspiration in ancient Arab poems to render radical love.

Written by: Marta Bausells

DIY legend Tim Kerr on living a creative life that transcends labels
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DIY legend Tim Kerr on living a creative life that transcends labels

Colouring outside the lines — As a formative influence in independent music, Big Boys founder Tim Kerr helped to develop styles varying from punk-funk to skate-rock. Yet the artist has always resisted categorisation, repeatedly asking: 'If self-expression has no boundaries, why do people keep putting labels on it?' This is the story of Kerr's journey as an artist and the responsibility that comes with it.

Written by: Erick Lyle

Meet Jack Coulter - the artist turning synesthesia into art
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Meet Jack Coulter - the artist turning synesthesia into art

A neurological phenomenon on canvas — Jack Coulter sees colours in a very unique way, turning his vibrant visualisations into abstract art. His work has already been used by SOAK and has a legion of fans online.

Written by: Sam Warner

Artist Scott Albrecht focusses on the present in a world in flux
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Artist Scott Albrecht focusses on the present in a world in flux

Here and Now - Amsterdam — Change is always going to happen, says Scott Albrecht, so his new show is all about embracing it as it comes.

Written by: Alex King

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