They are works of art but aren’t displayed in galleries. They are critiques that silently shout from any wall, door or shutter of the city. They are battles that use spray-paints and creativity as weapons. . Benjamin Serra . For a few years now the capital of England has been […]
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Chelsea: elitist and bohemian, with a unique history
From the aristocracy to artists, a mix of characters has endowed this part of London with a fascinating history. The district has witnessed a varied history, from kings to the birth of the punk movement. . . Miriam Valero . The streets of Chelsea are somewhat more perfumed than other […]
Technological acceleration?
I love the internet. I just wish I knew about more about how to use it. I am a technological illiterate. I admire the possibilities inherent in this medium. Steve Latham There are, however, some voices questioning our rush to all things ‘webby’. It is not all wonderment. […]
The Beijing Opera, two centuries in the Chinese soul
It is a multidimensional art, which expresses the hopes and dreams of the Chinese people, a showcase of their culture and a particular form of transmitting ancient or contemporary stories. . Ilsa Rodriguez . It all started 200 years ago when a group of artists from the Anhui opera came […]
Art from prison
The festival DIY Cultures 2013 presents creations arising from within prison to the outside world on 7th April. Their situation enables them to have what other artists do not: time to conceive of and execute their works. Their creativity is the fruit of their knowledge, but also an escape […]