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David Hockney at Factory International: A reflection

David Hockney at Factory International: A reflection

David Hockney’s immersive exhibition, Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away), takes his work down a new avenue, providing unique insight into his career and work
I’m not afraid of red, yellow, and blue: A defence of modern art

I’m not afraid of red, yellow, and blue: A defence of modern art

One of the complaints that is often rallied against ‘modern art’ is that it is pretentious. Contemporary art, however, is made for you, a modern person, so take a big gulp and dive in
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Rooms – genius or pretentious?

Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Rooms – genius or pretentious?

Ahead of Yayoi Kusama’s upcoming exhibition at Manchester International Festival, we were invited to view her iconic Infinity Mirror Rooms at TATE Modern – but was it worth the visit?
Is the intersection of fast fashion and modern art democratic or exploitative?

Is the intersection of fast fashion and modern art democratic or exploitative?

Maisie Scott reflects on Uniqlo’s ‘Crossing Lines’ collection and the relationship between contemporary art and fast fashion
Is it Art?: The White Painting

Is it Art?: The White Painting

In this “Is it Art?”, David Rose considers whether the blank, white painting can be considered art
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’