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Banksy In The Bin: The Infamous Shredding Picture

Posted on 19th October 2018 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Banksy is arguably the most iconic street artist of our time, who still remains anonymous, (although is probably Robert Del Naja, 52-year-old member of trip-hop trio Massive Attack, sorry for the spoilers). International headlines have […]

Paint, Pot, Print: How Art and Mental Wellbeing are Connected

Posted on 19th October 2018 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Georgia Thompson provides a look at Paint, Pot, Print, an exhibition Swarthmore Café are currently running in association with Love Arts Festival. Celebrating creativity and mental wellbeing, the exhibition includes the works of Beth Smith […]

Women in Isolation: Semiramis at The Tetley

Posted on 19th October 2018 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Semiramis, an exhibition by Tai Shani, explores human concepts of patriarchy and how the female sex can exist in isolation throughout nature. It is currently running at The Tetley art gallery, a 5 minute walk […]

Illustrator Carol Rossetti’s drawings of women could be a wonderful way of protesting gender prejudice on a global scale.

Posted on 8th September 20188th September 2018 by The Gryphon Web Editor

At a time of #MeToo, women’s marches and period poverty, women around the world still very much face barriers because of their gender. It only takes a quick scroll through the news headlines to recognise […]

Sonia Boyce’s Explorations of Identity, Britishness and Race

Posted on 1st June 2018 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Until July 22nd 2018, Manchester Art Gallery presents the long overdue and first retrospective exhibition of the Black British artist Sonia Boyce and indeed through its thoughtful curation, it is worth the much-anticipated wait. From […]

Frida Kahlo Fans United and Divided Over V&A’s Upcoming Exhibition

Posted on 4th April 20184th April 2018 by The Gryphon Web Editor

From the 6th June to the 4th November 2018 there will be an exhibition of some of Frida Kahlo’s personal artefacts and clothing at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. After Kahlo’s death, her […]

Frida Kahlo Is Not A Barbie

Posted on 2nd April 201816th April 2018 by The Gryphon Web Editor

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Mattel, the manufacturers of Barbie, released a series of collectables to celebrate the inspirational women Frida Kahlo, Amelia Earhart and Katherine Johnson in the form of Barbie dolls. Although it […]

Lost and Found: “The African Mona Lisa”

Posted on 16th March 2018 by The Gryphon Web Editor

The 1974 painting of a Nigerian Princess resurfaced at the start of February and was sold at Bonham’s auction house in early March for £1.2m, £900,000 more than had been estimated.   The painting, of […]

Tania Bruguera: Confronting, Not Conforming

Posted on 24th February 2018 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Despite the art world’s reputation as fearless provocateur, the threat of censorship always looms. MoMA’s decision to buy and display Tania Bruguera’s once banned, politically charged performance is a testimony to the awareness that art […]

Banksy And His Latest Canvas

Posted on 13th February 201813th February 2018 by The Gryphon Web Editor

During the last few weeks, an exciting buzz has been generated on social media regarding Banksy’s latest work on the unused Scott Street bridge in Hull’s city centre. The newest confirmed piece – verified by […]

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