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Topics: themes
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Image: Courtesy of @gentleradical
Being human: socially conscious artists
Fine art tutor Ocean talks life after graduation and shares some artists that inspire her work.
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LIRONA - golden#boi. Courtesy of LIRONA
Innovation: the rise of NFTS
Sound arts grad Tommy delves into the digital realm of NFTs.
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Photograph: Iggy London. Still from 'Black Boys Don't Cry'.
Identity: masculinity identity
Fine art tutor Othello introduces you to artists and creatives whose work focuses on the nature of masculine identity.
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Air Ink by Graviky Labs. Photograph courtesy of Graviky Labs.
Being human: design that makes a difference
Design tutor Oliver describes how good design can change human behaviour and make a positive impact on the world.
Topics: video picks
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Screenshot from Sonia Cerezquita's video of Tate Modern Timeline by Sarah Fanelli.
Video picks: Tate timeline- Art across the decades
Insights editor Kirsty introduces a screen recording of Tate's art movements - a handy reference for all fine art students.
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JR. Time is Now, Yalla! Israel/Palestine. Photograph: Camlacaze via Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.
Video picks: JR- Inside out
Insights editor Kirsty introduces JR's global community photography projects.
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Cyrus Kabiru. Kubwa Macho Nne Tom and Jerry 2015. Pigment Ink on HP Premium Satin Photographic Paper 150 x 150 cm Ed 1of 5. Photograph: Cyrus Kabiru. Courtesy of SMAC Gallery.
Video picks: Cyrus Kabiru- C-Stunners
Cultural and historical studies tutor Teleica explores the world of sustainable artist and sculptor Cyrus Kabiru.
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Still from Studio Visit | TateShots.
Video picks: Haroon Mizra's sculptural sound installations
Fine art tutor Shepherd introduces Chelsea College of Art grad Haroon Mirza who makes art from found audio footage and objects.
Topics: keywords
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Still from Keywords- Thinking and designing. Video: Yosana Leal.
Keywords: thinking and designing
Textiles tutor Yosana introduces us to the world of design thinking through systematic, intuitive and functionality approaches.
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A student working on their sketch model during UAL Insights Summer Schools. Photograph: UAL.
Keywords: the language of architecture and spatial design no.1
Architecture, interior and spatial design students Chinelo and Sean introduce us to some terms that you’ll come across in the first few weeks at uni.
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Textural illustration: Omar Hernandez del Canto.
Keywords: the language of illustration no.1
Illustration tutor Omar breaks down some of the processes and materials you need as an illustrator.
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Crab Samurai illustration. Omar Hernandez del Canto. 2020.
Keywords: defining creative confidence
Illustration tutor Omar introduces some ideas on how to develop your creative confidence, a keyword for all creatives.
Topics: go to
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Google Arts and Culture's 50 Years of Pride page 2020.
Go to: online research tips no.1
Design grad Ewelina shares some go-to online research tools to bookmark.
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Normski,
| Photograph: The Subcultures Archives (Youth Club)Go to: access art in London- alternative archives
Fine art tutor Ruby introduces some influential archives to bookmark or visit.
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Adjaye Associates. Dirty House. Photograph: Ed Reeve.
Go to: David Adjaye’s buildings no.1
In the first of this 2-part series, architect David introduces the 1st of David Adjaye's buildings that you can ‘go see’ in London.