Tag: art

Dropbox and 72andSunny Los Angeles bring together artists to showcase their activism at SXSW

Stuart Mitchell

Dropbox in partnership with 72andSunny Los Angeles, brought together six-purpose driven artists to showcase their activism through art by making co-creation pieces that amplify creative energy.  Tied to prominent SXSW agenda themes throughout opening weekend, these artists, each with a distinct style, commissioned three murals to address relevant issues in today’s society.  Two artists worked side by side, merging their styles. By finding outspoken artists around specific causes,  Dropbox unleashed differing energies to raise their voices for human rights, environmentalism and a reimagined future. The 3 events were: Friday, March 9th – Reimagine the Future Saturday, March 10th…

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Bristol art exhibition looks at the people behind ‘homeless’ label

Stuart Mitchell

An art exhibition in Bristol of work produced by local men who have experienced homelessness opened at City Hall on Monday 26 February. ‘Homeless People’ sets out to go behind the ‘homeless’ label by exploring the diversity and individuality of the artists whose work is on display. Each of the men whose work is on show is receiving or has received support from one of the organisations – including The Salvation Army – who are part of Bristol City Council’s ‘Bristol Pathway 1’ homelessness strategy, an initiative that aims to…

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