The Dark Side of Vanity Exhibitions:
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The Dark Side of Vanity Exhibitions:

Being invited to exhibit in a “prestigious” gallery can feel like a breakthrough. But when the gallery’s income comes from artists’ fees rather than art sales, the risk shifts entirely onto the artist. This article examines the rise of pay-to-exhibit galleries, the warning signs they don’t advertise, and why refusing to discuss fees publicly is a serious red flag.
Nude, Not Lewd: The Cultural Divide in Art
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Nude, Not Lewd: The Cultural Divide in Art

The artistic nude, once honoured in studios and galleries, now faces warnings, bans, and misplaced accusations the moment it reaches digital platforms. The conflict is no longer about the human form but about who controls its visibility. This feature examines the global divide around nudity in art, the pressures on online galleries, and why defending artistic expression matters more than ever.
The Internet Was Supposed to Expand Our World: Algorithms Have Shrunk It
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The Internet Was Supposed to Expand Our World: Algorithms Have Shrunk It

The internet promised to open the world to us, yet algorithms have quietly fenced us into narrow digital villages. Instead of broad horizons, we receive curated comfort ....personalised news, filtered opinions, profit-driven search results, and echo-chambers that shrink our thinking. This article examines how our online world became so small, who built the walls, and how we reclaim a wider, truer view of the world.
Mental Health and the Artist
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Mental Health and the Artist

Can we admire a painting, a poem, or a symphony when its creator’s life was marked by cruelty, instability, or violence? This article explores the delicate balance between appreciating artistic brilliance and acknowledging the troubling realities behind it