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Does Length Matter? A dive into the modern music industry

Does Length Matter? A dive into the modern music industry

Is TikTok ruining the music industry? Are fans asking to much? Do artists have any creative control? We explore the recent shifts and progressions in the music industry
Friend or Foe: How will technology continue to influence art?

Friend or Foe: How will technology continue to influence art?

Is art a purely humanist endeavour? The creators of Ai-Da don’t seem to think so
Dare to bare: Life drawing in Manchester

Dare to bare: Life drawing in Manchester

Nude painting isn’t for everyone, but it’s a good way to let go of study stress and let your hidden artistic expression flow… and grab a pint after
In conversation with: Nikola Vasakova, founder of Girls in Film

In conversation with: Nikola Vasakova, founder of Girls in Film

Ella Broadbent interviews Nikola Vasakova, founder of the global female filmmaker support network Girls in Film
Getting the inside on outsider art at Venture Arts

Getting the inside on outsider art at Venture Arts

Georgina Davidson heads down to Hulme to visit Venture Arts, an art organisation working with learning disabled artists
The importance of having a creative outlet

The importance of having a creative outlet

We are all artists. Whether we realise it or not, we demonstrate our creative instincts in things that we do every day. Convinced? Let Theo Bennett explain
Modern Art: A victim of British traditionalism?

Modern Art: A victim of British traditionalism?

Angus Dickson discusses the reasons for the decline of Modern Art’s popularity by exploring how xenophobia, cultural progression, and artistic theory impact upon our definitions of ‘art’

Interview: Iglooghost

The Mancunion speaks to the enigmatic electronic producer Iglooghost

Do creativity and mental instability really go hand in hand?

The anniversary of Plath’s death is a chance to reflect again on the reciprocity of these two factions