Glyn Butcher describes his experiences of growing up in a mixed race family in Denaby Main in the 1970s. Please note this is a highly personal account where the writer has experienced racism. This piece features strong and discriminatory language from the start. Some readers may find this upsetting to read. ‘Nigger Lover, Black Bastard, …
Chinwe Russell moved to Doncaster only a few years ago, but during this short time she has single handedly supported the work of hundreds of local visual artists, by hosting exhibitions, launching studio projects, and she is also the founder of Doncaster Visual Arts Fair, held four times a year at Doncaster Market place. Chinwe …
There’s never been a moment in my life where I’ve ever truly regretted becoming a professional artist. A maker of imaginary worlds. An imitator of real life. It’s my escape. My coping mechanism. My muse. But art and performance has also been a very cruel mistress to me. It has been unfaithful, unloving and unkind. …
This month our featured artist is the mighty August Charles. August Charles is another immense talent to hypothetically graduate from the Higher Rhythm talent development programme that has spearheaded the careers of artists such as Skinny Pelembe, LIO and Explicare. The programme aims to give artists from across South Yorkshire the opportunity to develop their …
‘We need to now push down further on that curve, and so, following agreement between all the formations of the United Kingdom and all of the devolved administrations. We are collectively telling, telling cafes, pubs, restaurants to close tonight, and not to open tomorrow.’ This was the speech made by our Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, …