Covid and the future of the creative industries
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The future of the arts and creative sector has been hit hard by the pandemic, Artefact looks into the effects it’s having on creative futures.
Just a modern rock song
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Ahead of Belle and Sebastian’s latest album release, we talk to the band’s guitarist, Stevie Jackson, about how it came about during the pandemic lockdown.
Black Friday and the 'new normal'
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How second lockdown influenced Black Friday sale events and what losing in-store customers means for brick-and-mortar shops?
As society learns to adapt to living with Coronavirus, how will Berlin’s reputation for nightlife and culture survive the pandemic?
Battling homelessness in lockdown
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Homeless charities make an urgent call for more resources to help support London’s rough sleepers this winter amid a second national lockdown in England
Poles protest over the balance of democracy
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Protests over a near total ban on abortion in Poland have left people questioning their rights and the balance of their hard won democracy.
Fashion designers adapt to the 'new normal'
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The design industry has been one of the most responsive artistic fields to aid in the global pandemic, a lot of change has already happened, with more to come.
Cool hunters: Are we running out of ideas?
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The new ‘hot job’ in the fashion world: ‘cool hunting’. Could this be one of the most unethical positions in the industry?
Ableist UK: How Covid measures failed the deaf
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Covid-19 has highlighted the negligence of the UK government in many ways, especially towards the deaf and hard of hearing.
Poland's anti-abortion law put on hold
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Poland’s president steps in after demonstrations around the world and thousands people on the streets to protest the new anti-abortion law.