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Photographer Helin Bereket subverts and adapts to La Muralla Roja in stunning new self portrait series

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Unsurprisingly, the buildings themselves provided the initial inspiration for the series. Taking self-portraits has been a part of my life since the first lockdown in 2020," she explains. And I've been combining self-portraits with unique examples of spaces for a while now."

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Joe Pomeroy's new film explores the impact of lockdown on artists in Leeds and London

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If you've ever wondered how other creatives coped during the pandemic, a new film by Joe Pomeroy documents the challenges of lockdown for artists in two UK cities. A Portrait of Lockdown looks at the impact this situation had on four artists based in London and Leeds and the work they produced during this time. The artists.

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Photo series by Whitley Isa asks: what is a professional hairstyle for black women?

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Photographer Whitley Isa explains the thinking behind her personal project, Corporate Natural Hair, and how lockdown made her re-examine what "looking professional" means for black women. Corporate Natural Hair features portraits of black women with their natural hairstyles who have corporate jobs. © Whitley Isa. © Whitley Isa.

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10 fun illustration challenges to spark your creativity and energise you in 2024

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock Feeling a little sluggish post-Christmas? Rekindle your creativity with these art challenges, purpose-built to jumpstart your artistic journey. On the one hand, Christmas can be stressful, and we're glad it's all over. Sometimes then, you need to find an active way to get those creative engines firing again.

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Photo project uncovers the hunger, fear and mental scarring of Shanghai's harsh lockdowns

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Chinese photographer Johnny Man 's project focuses on the mental side-effects of prolonged lockdowns in his home city. Even when lockdowns are officially over, some people still feel trapped in a mental lockdown that can be brutally restricting. I'd never have made this deal if I'd have known about this lockdown," he says. "I'd

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Forward Play! Eve Warren's initiative celebrates trailblazers of women's football

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According to the latest Inspiring a Generation report from youth charity Football Beyond Borders , 63% of teenage girls still can't name any of the Lionesses, 25% of teenage girls have never watched a women's football game, and 67% of teenage girls don't follow any women's football players on social media.

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Hanna Eidson's hand-hooked rugs and wall hangings of cheeky candy, cocktails and citrus fruit

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After losing her job as a bartender during the global pandemic, Hanna Eidson used whatever savings she could to purchase her first tufting gun and turned a passion into a business during the many months of lockdown. I began to sell pet portraits and started to gain a bit of a social media following. © Hanna Eidson. © Hanna Eidson.