Issue #1

PROTEST

We've rounded up our favourite posts on the topic of protest: as an artform, as a form of faith, and as an ethical question in itself.

The School Of Prophets: Reflections On An Arts Manifesto

David Benjamin Blower reflects on an attempt to emulate the School of Prophets in 21st century Birmingham

By David Benjamin Blower Wed 18 Oct, 2017

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What Do We Do With The Old Testament Prophets?

Let's talk about prophetic art, and what better place to start than Isaiah, Ezekiel, Jeremiah and the gang?

By Jonny Mellor Fri 13 Oct, 2017

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Kate Tempest and the Voice That Won’t be Silent

Getting schooled by prophetic artists outside the church

By Chris Donald Tue 10 Oct, 2017

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Protests, prison & poetry: Jeremy Cronin’s revolutionary past

Jeremy Cronin has been an anti-apartheid protestor, a political prisoner, a secret poet and now a national treasure. We unravel the life story and artistic output of the famous South African dissident.

By Lex Loizides Thu 03 Jan, 2019

Sputnik Faith and Arts PROTEST
Ezekiel – The First Performance Artist?

Avanting the Avant Garde by 3000 years

By Jonny Mellor Tue 17 Oct, 2017

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Is It Ever Right To Destroy a Piece Of Art?

Our history of iconoclasm and vandalism

By Benjamin Harris Fri 01 Sep, 2017

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Interpreting The Times

Biblical prophets often interpreted deeper meanings in contemporary events. Artists do the same

By Jonny Mellor Tue 24 Oct, 2017

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The Case of The Magical Statues

The real role of historical statues in our societies

By Huw Evans Fri 08 Sep, 2017

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Political Posters and a different kind of kingdom

How can we mobilize, educate and organize people in step with the Kingdom?

By Benjamin Harris Tue 30 Aug, 2016

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What comes first – your cause or your art?

Thoughts from Peter Kennard's 'Off Message' exhibition

By Jemma Mellor Tue 01 Nov, 2016

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A Response to ‘Artist & Empire’

Why it's important for Christian artists to express dissent in art

By Luke Sewell Tue 26 Apr, 2016

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Me Against ‘The World’

Civil disobedience and dissent are not necessarily the same thing

By Luke Sewell Fri 29 Apr, 2016

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The Responsibility to Dissent

Dissent is more popular than ever, and the church needs to lead it

By Luke Sewell Fri 06 May, 2016

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