Art as activism — Artist Profile of Tamara Torres

Visual activist Tamara Torres is a native of Trenton, New Jersey and a citizen of the world. In her youth she survived abuse, discrimination and homelessness, and her art gives a voice to disadvantaged and disenfranchised women across the globe. Torres’ photography and photo-based art is unflinching, yet uplifting, intended to inspire women to create …

Immigration is key to UK creativity

By Frederica Miller At a time when the phrase ‘migrant crisis’ forms part of our everyday dialogue, it makes sense to take a look at migration’s more positive aspects. Many of the UK’s top contemporary creatives are themselves migrants or come from migrant backgrounds. Here are five to celebrate for starters… Dame Zaha Hadid (Architect) …