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Sam Ivin: Physically Scratched Portraits Of Asylum Seekers Exhibited

Sam Ivin: Physically Scratched Portraits Of Asylum Seekers Exhibited

by News Desk | Jul 2, 2018 | Reviews

Such a simple idea, yet one which combines prophecy and emotive impact as it speaks truth to power – Sam Ivin physically scratches portraits of asylum seekers erasing their eyes in order to convey the frustration engendered by the ‘hostile environment’ for...

Ai Weiwei Creates Artwork Using 14,000 Migrant Lifejackets From Lesbos

by News Desk | Feb 3, 2016 | News

The Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei has begun work on a new art project in Germany. The piece will incorporate 14,000 life jackets discarded by migrants, who came to the island of Lesbos in Greece to shelter. Local mayor Spiros Galinos has provided the floatation...

Banksy’s Dismaland: Dystopian Theme Park Re-Tasked To Make Shelters For Migrants

by News Desk | Sep 29, 2015 | News

After the theme park Dismaland – which has given Weston-super-Mare an economy boost of over £20 million closes to the public, and has seen the pop-up “bemusement park” visited by over 150,000 visitors in the last five weeks – it has now been...
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