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FAD Magazine covers contemporary art – News, Exhibitions and Interviews reported on from London

Sasha Cherkas – Material Wounds, Bodily Limitations And Lacuna Amnesia

Shasha Cherkas is a Russian artist currently based in London. Upon graduating with an MA in Sculpture from the Royal College of Art last year, having previously completed her BA in Jewellery Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in 2018, she chose to forgo the offer of an online degree presentation as part of the RCA2020 virtual platform in favour of hope for a physical degree show at a later stage (as yet still uncertain).

Being the Model: Jess Cochrane’s Multimedia Portraits

It’s mid-July 2020 and I walk up to Jess Cochrane’s street in South East London. Her house is painted black and stands out from the rest of the terrace. I already think she’s cool from following her on Instagram, and now I’m a little frightened – I’m hit by Imposter Syndrome that I might not be chic enough for the artist to talk to, and all I’m really here to do is take my kit off.

The Top 5 Art Christmas Gifts

Beginning a week-long look at art gifts for Christmas on FAD magazine Tabish Khan the @LondonArtCritic has picked 5 Christmas gifts – no need to blow the budget and great gifts for even those who don’t celebrate Christmas.

Limited Edition Bags and Scarves by Ai Weiwei

Papercutting is a traditional Chinese art going back 2,000 years. The coloured, intricately cut papers are used as a story-telling medium in festivities, for prayers, and as everyday decoration. The bags and scarves take their motifs from a papercut created by Ai Weiwei as part of his Papercut Portfolio published by TASCHEN in 2019.

Finding Your Art Style

Art is a big part of our lives, and we all have certain aesthetics that we lean toward. But do you know your favorite style? With such a variety of styles available, you deserve to find the one that you enjoy most. Here are some different schools of art that you should explore to find your own preferences.

Outrageous Algorithms, a mobile artwork by Rachel Ara

Outrageous Algorithms: an ingenious new artwork for these strange times.

Outrageous Algorithms, a mobile artwork by Rachel Ara that challenges the mythology of algorithms. Conceptual artist Rachel Ara uses her ex-AA van as a mobile gallery (MoVA), to take her work out whilst access to galleries and museums remains limited. Borrowing the branding style from a well known breakdown company Ara creates Outrageous Algorithms, a new and specialist service for today’s emergencies – a 24hr Mental Breakdown Service. 

Art That Has Been Inspired by Sport

Art is something very personal to each person, and painters will often draw on their own experiences when creating their work. Others will look elsewhere for inspiration; famous examples include beautiful landscapes, animals, flowers, or poignant moments. 

Essential Tips On How To Get In Art College

Students often do not know the procedure to apply for admission to Art College. If you have taken design classes during high school, it is time for you to research the different colleges. If you are looking for art college-related admission essays, you can avail coursework writing service.

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