Category: Politics, Feminism & History
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Winston Churchill: The War Leader Britain Still Loves to Love
Winston Churchill remains Britain’s most beloved war leader — the man who united a nation and led it to victory in World War II. Decades after his passing, his wit and wisdom continue to inspire. Discover 10 of Winston Churchill’s best quotes that capture his courage, humour, and timeless insight into leadership, life, and resilience.
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The Old Library: Five Years On from Its £3.9m Restoration, a Community Landmark Thrives
Five years after its £3.9m restoration, the Old Library in Tuebrook has grown into a thriving community hub. Once a derelict Carnegie library at risk of collapse, it now offers childcare, workspace, events, gardens and services for local residents. Its transformation stands as one of Liverpool’s most successful heritage regeneration stories.
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Brainscape: Exploring Dignity and Growth Through Art for World Mental Health Day
“Brainscape, a powerful installation by Liverpool artist Alison, was unveiled for World Mental Health Day 2015 at Unit 52, Baltic Triangle. The sculpture — a large head form crafted from polythene and shredded paper — explores themes of dignity, empowerment, and recovery in mental health. Building on her earlier work Bipolar B, Alison continues to…
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Transforming Disused Car Tyres into Fashion: Alison Little’s Commission for the North West Community Business Awards
In 2014, Alison Little created a sustainable fashion collection for the North West Community Business Awards, transforming Jaguar’s disused car tyres into striking business wear. Presented at Aintree Racecourse, the project celebrated innovation, circular design, and Alison’s commitment to creative reuse within contemporary art and fashion.
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Tracey Emin and the Silence of Unreported Rape: Class, Race, and Artistic Confession
Tracey Emin’s return to Margate marks a powerful new chapter in her life and art. After surviving cancer, she founded TKE Studios and helped revive the seaside town’s creative scene. Through deeply personal works confronting trauma, class, race, and unreported rape, Emin transforms confession into resilience and art into activism.
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Tracey Emin’s My Bed Returns to Tate Modern in 2026: Does It Still Shock?
Tracey Emin’s My Bed returns to Tate Modern in spring 2026, nearly three decades after its explosive debut. Once a Turner Prize controversy, the installation of crumpled sheets, bottles, and personal relics challenged what art could be. Has it lost its shock factor, or does it still hold the same raw power today?
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NFA: No Fixed Abode
Liverpool-based conceptual artist Alison Little created NFA (No Fixed Abode) for the Outside the Box exhibition in Manchester (2015). Using polythene forms stuffed with shredded paper and inscribed with words linked to homelessness, the installation explores themes of rough sleeping, displacement, and survival. Little’s wider practice addresses social issues such as homelessness, mental health, and…
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