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Memes: is it art?

by multiple writers• 20th September 2020

Anth Graham and Maud Webster engage in the new age debate...

TikToks: is it art?

by multiple writers• 6th September 2020

Our writers debate the legitimacy of declaring TikToks 'art'...

Introducing Scrapbooking Soc: NUSU’s latest society

by Gemma Powell• 3rd September 2020

Gemma Powell introduces us to Newcastle Uni's brand new Scrapbooking Society....

The state of affairs with a cherry on top: Heather Phillipson’s new fourth plinth piece

by Anth Graham• 11th August 2020

Temporary sculptures have been exhibited on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square since 1991. Heather Phillipson’s temporary whipped cream sculpture was unveiled last week: Anth...

Harry Potter and the Death of the Author

by Ella Williams• 23rd July 2020

Editor Ella Williams delves into the ongoing dilemma: can we separate art from the artist?...

Review: poet Sasha Dugdale in conversation with Tara Bergin

by Anth Graham• 21st July 2020

Anth Graham reviews the poet Sasha Dugdale's live lecture as part of Newcastle Centre for Literary Arts' 'Inside Writing' online poetry festival. ...

‘Stories We Could Tell’ – A celebration in style

by Iona Lowe• 20th July 2020

Iona Lowe has the first look at a new online exhibition recording student life....

Grayson Perry becomes the nation’s art teacher

by Ruby Story Dartford• 12th May 2020

Ruby Story Dartford tells us all about Grayson Perry's new Channel 4 show, Grayson's Art Club, which strives to encourage Brits to get creative during quarantine. ...