The recent Black Lives Matter protests have sparked widespread debate about many aspects of our society, from policing to intersectionality. But following the toppling of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol, much of the discussion […]
A History of the Ambitious Thieves of Art
The recent theft of the £5 million ‘The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring 1884’ by Vincent van Gogh is not the first and won’t be the last piece of art to be stolen. Over […]
Full Stream Ahead: How has the Arts and Culture world coped with Covid-19?
With great Leeds arts community spaces such as Hyde Park Picture House or the Leeds Museums & Galleries temporarily closing due to Covid-19, it is easy for students to remain defeatist, envisioning the creative landscape […]
Escaping a Crisis Through Art
As an art enthusiast, art galleries have always provided me with a quiet space to reflect and connect with an unknown narrator. Therefore, the news that commercial art galleries are reopening leaves me with great […]
Resistance and Reform: The Role of Art in a Changing World
Art has always provoked us to challenge ourselves and the world we live in. It could be argued that art’s main task is to perplex, probe and disturb. However, unlike other means of commentary, art […]
Public Statues: Time to Rethink our History
The widespread global protests from the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd have been met with praise and support, with thousands across the UK coming out to show their solidarity. Most […]
LUU Art Society Delivered Over 100 packs to Self-isolating Students
In this time of self-isolation, we are all probably feeling like it is time for some positive news. You might have seen recently on Leeds Uni Tickets, Instagram or Facebook about how LUU Art Society […]
Open Theatre’s Normal: An Alarming True Story of Horror Brought to Life
Anthony Neilson’s haunting tale of Peter Kurten, a prolific serial killer who terrorised the people of Dusseldorf in the 1930s, has been brought to life extraordinarily by Open Theatre’s production. Eve Walton’s direction tells the […]
2020 Exhibition Hot List
It’s the start of a new year, and nearly every publication out there seems to have an article about the exciting things the contemporary art world has in store for us in 2020. If you’re […]
A Tribute to the Life and Work of Barbara Hepworth
Noah Hughes recounts the life and work of world renowned Wakefield-born sculptor, Barbara Hepworth
Keanu Reeves hailed Hollywood’s hero for ‘age-appropriate’ girlfriend.
After a decade of friendship, actor Keanu Reeves (55) and visual Artist Alexandra Grant (46), debuted their relationship publically at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles. As a notoriously private celebrity, Reeves […]
Manchester Museum Repatriation: Decolonising States of Mind?
Ananya Sriram and Ella Davis-Yuille Earlier this month, Manchester Museum became one of the first museums in the country to repatriate some of its artefacts. 43 sacred objects, including traditional body ornaments, musical instruments and […]