Auroville: An experimental society
6 Mins read
Artefact meets a former resident of Auroville, and we examine the history and workings of the experimental town in Southern India.
The Magnificent Kane
4 Mins read
With Mank, a telling of Citizen Kane through the eyes of the author, sweeping the Oscar nominations, we look back at the impact one of cinema’s most beloved films.
Bridgerton: More than just escapism?
4 Mins read
Sometimes romanticising can be more damaging than good, especially when it comes to rewriting history.
The DJ growing a new following on Twitch
1 Mins read
Twitch has been evolving since its first year and especially since it was bought by Amazon. We talk to one user to understand better how Twitch works.
How Barcelona failed Gaudí
6 Mins read
The unfinished Sagrada Familia has become known for tourism, crowds, kitsch souvenirs and paella restaurants. Its completion threatens the homes of hundreds of residents.
PBY.OJS: A lockdown success story
4 Mins read
How one designer went from printing jeans in his south London flat to having his work seen across the world during a global pandemic.
How those behind the scenes have been forgotten
5 Mins read
The government’s response to the pandemic has left the live events industry hanging by a thread, and those who work in it face a void of uncertainty.
Martina Martian: Lucky to capture it all
6 Mins read
The photographer and multidisciplinary designer shares her “wonderful career” as a creative and her personal tips and tricks.
Number One in Heaven? 50 years of Sparks
12 Mins read
Artefact charts the career of rock band Sparks, who celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2021 with a new album, a musical film and a documentary.
Dusted Pegasus: Visualise the unreal
1 Mins read
South London creatives talk us through their projects and what it means to be a creative and visual media agency.