Zak Ove’s Moko Jumbie sculptures permanently installed at British Museum – the first time for a major contemporary work by a Caribbean artist
Zak Ové’s Moko Jumbie figures are the first major contemporary works by a Caribbean artist on display in the Sainsbury African Galleries. As part of the Celebrating Africa season at the British Museum in 2015 the UK-Trinidadian artist Zak Ové … Continue reading
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International Women’s Day 2017 (IWD) is upon us #BeBoldForChange
International Women’s Day 2017 (IWD) is upon us #BeBoldForChange. How brilliant it is to see the media online and otherwise engaging so fully with the day and all that it represents. The buzz and excitement for IWD is palpable with so many … Continue reading
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The Ageas International Salisbury Arts Festival 2017: Full programme unveiled
As winter thaws and the darkness gives way to the first glimmers of spring… With pleasure, we announce the vibrant and eclectic programme that sees the city of Salisbury resound with artistic encounters of all kinds: the Ageas International Salisbury … Continue reading
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A brave new world for books and reading: World Book Day 2017 and the evolution of reading (and dressing up)
Yesterday was World Book Day 2017 (WBD) a day where schools across the country celebrate books and reading by asking students to attend in fancy dress, representing a character from a book. From the beginning of the week, my little … Continue reading
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What Works Newsletter February 2017
The latest Edition of the What Works newsletter for February 2017 is out! Click here to read more and sign up for future editions.
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Susanna White nominated for Best Director at the 2017 National Film Awards UK
Congratulations to Susanna White who has been nominated for Best Director for Our Kind Of Traitor at the prestigious annual National Film Awards UK taking place on the 29th of March 2017. Furthermore, The National Film Academy has announced that Our Kind of … Continue reading
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Watershed: Talking about my generation… Announcing 20 Stories From Britain’s Youth
Media Alert: A Crowdfunded book of topical essays We are thrilled to announce that award-winning Bristol-based author Nikesh Shukla is collaborating with the team of young journalists behind Watershed’s Rife Magazine on their very own book! And we need your … Continue reading
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Cross party support for new ‘Black Sheep’ report into problematic cannabis reveals regulated, legalised market would help those most at risk
Tuesday 7 February 2017, London UK: A new report out today from drug policy think tank, Volteface, Black Sheep: An Investigation into Existing Support for Problematic Cannabis Use, reveals that a legal regulated market would better support people experiencing problematic … Continue reading
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African Mining Indaba Conference opens today, a chance to highlight the Human Cost of Mining: Silicosis in South Africa
MEDIA ALERT 6 February 2017 PRESS CONFERENCE, TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2017: FORMER MINEWORKERS, CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN SPEAK OUT ON THE EFFECTS OF SILICOSIS From today, 6th of February 2017, the City of Cape Town will host the largest conference dedicated to … Continue reading
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