HISTORICAL FACTS: 21 | History Defined

Pressure produces art for 'Stress Test'

Pressure is a major factor behind the creation of the artworks on show at "Stress Test", which is running at Supples Gallery, until Oct 4.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

For a proper celebration of the American Revolution, head to the British Library

Brief letters: Independence anniversary | Vertical drinking | Thomas Paine’s Thetford roots | Andy Burnham and Larry the cat | Larkin about

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Quote of the day by Langston Hughes, 'Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly' teaches timeless life lessons, wisdom on hope, purpose, courage, strength for personal growth, success in career, work, offers psychology about focus, ambition, happiness, optimism, positivity

Quote of the day by Langston Hughes remains powerful because it speaks to something deeply human: the need to believe that life can become more than it is today. Dreams give people something to move toward, while hope gives them the courage to continue when progress is slow. The broken-winged…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Quote of the day by Michelangelo: 'A man paints with his brains and not with his...' - inspiring quote by sculptor known for his marble statue David and painter of Sistine Chapel ceiling teaches life lessons on imagination, turning ideas into great work and how creativity begins in the mind

Quote of the day by Michelangelo: Michelangelo believed artists paint with their brains, not just their hands. His famous quote highlights the crucial role of thought and imagination in creation. This principle applies to all creative endeavors, not solely painting. Michelangelo, a Renaissance master, excelled in painting, sculpture, and architecture.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

In 1962, an Indiana family rejected $25,000 for two acres; by 1969, their land stood as an island of nature surrounded by industrial sprawl

In a remarkable act of defiance, a World War II veteran and artist chose to keep his land intact, rejecting offers from industrial developers along the picturesque Lake Michigan shore. This commitment to environmental preservation raised awareness about the area’s ecological challenges, igniting a grassroots movement that culminated in the…

The Times of India · Aug 10

What Started As This Artist’s High School Project Became A Five-Year Archive Of Pop Culture

What started as a high school art challenge turned into a five-year creative journey for artist Brianna Morrell. Her 375 Project transformed a single denim jacket into a wearable archive packed with hundreds of hand-painted references to pop culture, internet lore, cartoons, games, brands, memes, and more. Shared one illustration…

Bored Panda · Aug 10

Banksy artworks have cost public almost £150,000 in clean-up and security costs

A mural painted on the Royal Courts of Justice in September last year has resulted in the largest single cost.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Changing landscapes

The Local Networking Project was launched last year by the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. The project aims to provide a space for artists from various regions to explore and express their stories through contemporary art.

Bangkok Post · Aug 9

Christine Borland obituary

Turner prize nominee whose installations, sculptures and films returned repeatedly to the histories embedded within bodies

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

Three Banksy artworks in London have cost taxpayers nearly £150,000

Costs of security and removal efforts have reignited debate over whether work is vandalism or valuable public art

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9