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New Shepard Fairey print commemorates killed Palestinian child Hind Rajab

Remember — It comes two years after the five-year-old was killed by the IDF as she and her family were attempting to flee Gaza City, with proceeds going to the Palestine Red Crescent Society.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Culture

Despite volatility, Syrian artists are painting brighter futures through the haze

After the fall — Just over a full year since the collapse of Assad’s dictatorship, the country’s political and social outlook remains fragile. But a new outlook means a blank slate, and a grassroots arts scene is blossoming. Jessie Williams meets the photographers, painters and sculptors forging a new path.

Written by: Jessie Williams

Sport

Foka Wolf hacked billboard celebrates Eric Cantona’s infamous kung-fu kick

Kick out — The incident happened 31 years ago to this day at Selhurst Park, as the former Manchester United forward kicked Matthew Simmons, an alleged far-right rally attendee. 

Written by: Isaac Muk

Culture

“I have always been consistent in my insanity”: Vaginal Davis is a countercultural treasure

Magnificent Product — An expansive retrospective diving into the work of the artist, Blacktress and trailblazer in modern queercore is showing at the MoMA PS1. We took a look inside.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Young Black man in white shirt sits beside older white-haired man in dark jacket against warm reddish-brown background.
© Richard Schulman
Culture

Who was the real Jean-Michel Basquiat?

The Making of an Icon — A new book by art world insider Doug Woodham aims to illuminate the near-mythical artist’s life, via the friends, family and collaborators who knew him best.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Man in black t-shirt sitting in art studio with colourful abstract paintings and mixed media works on walls behind him.
© Stanley Lumax
Culture

Lee Quiñones: “We need privacy again”

Outside Is America — For Huck’s final newsletter interview of 2025, the New York graffiti legend reflects on arts from the fringes, his city’s crossroads moment, and the importance of community in a digital age.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Railway station platform with large NHS parasites warning poster and Google search advertisement on brick wall. People waiting below.
Activism

100 London advertising sites hacked to protest mass consumerism

Tax wealth — Created by anonymous artist network Brandalism, the action comes ahead of Black Friday, when UK shoppers are expected to spend £6.5 billion as brands run discounted sales of their products.

Written by: Ella Glossop

Man in dark jacket pointing upward behind glass with reflections and lights, blurred figures in background
Activism

Meet the London charity using art and music to tackle youth violence

Art Against Knives — For 15 years, the group has been inspiring Barnet’s young people through creativity and possibility. Following their recent win at the Youth Music Awards, we caught up with Katy Dawe and Rickardo Stewart to hear about their story.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Black and white grid of six overlapping photographs showing torsos and arms, with text "SILENCING A TALKING T-SHIRT" in upper left corner.
Culture

Remembering Clark Henley’s ’80s cult classic The Butch Manual

The New Drag — The playful book is back in print more than 40 years since it was first published. We revisit its gender-subverting fun and lasting influence.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Gothic stone archway with ornate metalwork beside modern street art depicting figures with umbrellas on weathered wall.
Activism

New Banksy mural appears to reference Palestine Action arrests

Queen’s Building — It depicts a judge attacking a protestor with a hammer, and has been unveiled at London’s Royal Courts of Justice.

Written by: Isaac Muk

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