There has been a lot of conversation recently about the future of our high streets. Andy Burnham continues to speak about the importance of thriving town centres, while Mary Portas has spent years championing the idea that our high streets should be places people enjoy spending time in—not simply places to shop. The Government’s latest …
This year’s Manchester Pride Parade carried a theme that resonated deeply with me: Love. Aptly called The Love Parade, it celebrated LGBTQ+ love, self-love, love between allies, and love as solidarity. Love in all its forms is powerful, it heals, it unites, and it creates resilience. And for me, this theme became more than just …
Wow, eight years of running my own art business! It’s crept up on me quickly, and honestly, I’ve never stopped to celebrate any of the previous anniversaries. Each year came and went, swept up, creating, planning, and keeping things going. I think that’s the reality for many creatives: we keep chipping away, building something quietly, …
Staying in one of Rick Stein’s hotels in Cornwall recently, I was struck by the unique and captivating artwork displayed throughout the property. Each piece, curated by independent artists over the years, told its own story. A book in my room provided insight into each artwork and artist, adding an unexpected layer of depth to …
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