The Aesthetic of Agony: Rethinking the ‘tortured artist’ trope
Throughout history, the ‘tortured artist’ has been a trope long discussed and perpetuated. From the infamous moment when Vincent Van Gogh severed his ear amid thoughts of failure, to Sylvia Plath, who detailed her depression in unique poems, this archetype suggests that great art emerges from great suffering. This framing Continue Reading
Not Quite North: A Dream Shop For Photographers
Tucked away on Guildhall Street in Lincoln, Not Quite North is more than just a camera shop — it’s a haven for analogue photography lovers, beginners, and curious creatives alike. Born from a desire to challenge what it means to be ‘northern’ and to build a community around film photography, Continue Reading
Michael Rosen EXCLUSIVE interview
The Young Journalist Academy was given the exclusive opportunity to interview Michael Rosen about his book ‘The Missing’ and find out about the creation of the book and the stories behind it. Michael was appearing in Newark as part of the 2024 Newark Book Festival. Our team of reporters headed Continue Reading
Anime Cosplay
The word ‘Cosplay’ was created from the words “costume” and “playing” because people dress up for fun. Cosplaying is a popular hobby across the world. Cosplayers love dressing up as their favourite character and even acting out their personalities. Anime is animated Japanese movies which most of the time contain Continue Reading
National Saturday Club comes to Boston!
Boston College has become a part of the National Saturday Club group, to teach Art & Design to teenagers. Students attending the club will be able to discover new art styles, enjoy the ones they already like, learn about artists, explore future careers and make new friends. Boston College is Continue Reading