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When Machines Steal the Muse: How AI Can Hinder Creativity

Artificial intelligence is often marketed as the ultimate creative partner, capable of writing, painting, composing, and designing at lightning speed. But beneath the glossy promises lies a harder truth: AI can also hinder the very creativity it claims to enhance. Creativity has always been about process, late nights wrestling with an idea, sketches that go nowhere, and rewrites that shape a masterpiece. AI shortcuts that process. With one click, a song, poem, or visual emerg

Exploring Music Genres: Pop

Pop music is one of the most widely loved genres out there. Pop consists of catchy, danceable rhythms that evolved into a cultural phenomenon. From its early beginnings, it continues to dominate the charts today. Pop music easily reflects each generation's mood and thrives on trends. Pop music first emerged in the mid-1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. Originally, pop drew heavily from music genres like rock and roll, rhythm, and blues. However, it prioritised

Pixels, Passion & Sidequests: When Fan Art Meets Music

In the ever-expanding realm of creativity, the internet and fan art shine as playful forces that redefine artistic evolution. They have transformed culture by blending community and creativity, demonstrating that the real power behind modern art lies not only in what is created, but also in how fans and creators connect and drive innovation together. This unique synergy is the true engine fueling cultural transformation. Forget silent galleries; online creativity bursts to li

Arts through the decades: 2020s edition

Even though we are only five years in, the 2020s have already proven to be a decade for the books.  Technological innovation is at an all-time high, society is rife with conflict, and the growing distrust of the government dominates the public.  Naturally, these shifts have left a distinctive mark on the arts. Visual Art During the prolonged isolation of COVID-19, many people turned to creative outlets for their boredom.  The pandemic inspired its own recurring artistic theme

Album Review: Live at The Oval 1971 by The Who

The Oval Cricket Ground is an iconic stadium in London which is usually known for exciting cricket matches but on the 18th of September, 1971, the Oval was buzzing with the sounds of roaring guitars, thundering drums and some powerful vocals thanks to The Who headlining their ‘Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the people of Bangladesh’ show. This show is remembered as one of their most iconic shows with Keith Moon hitting his drums with a cricket bat

The Comeback of Film Photography

These days, almost everyone has a high-quality camera on their phone, so it might seem odd that film photography is making a comeback. But if you visit an artsy café, browse Instagram’s indie pages, or go to a music festival, you’ll notice film cameras everywhere. People carry them around, take candid photos with light leaks, and line up at photo labs to get their film developed. Film photography isn’t just about taking pictures. It’s about being thoughtful and real. Its come

Arts through the decades: 2010s edition

The 2010s marked a decade when art became increasingly digital and globally interconnected.  Social media transformed how audiences consumed art, connected creators with their viewers, and blurred the line between artist and observer through interactive platforms.  From viral videos to immersive installations, the arts thrived by adapting to the ever-changing world. Visual Art The rise of social media platforms introduced new ways of showcasing and sharing art.  Platforms lik

Arts through the decades: 2000s edition

In the 2000s, art was shaped by the rapidly changing world.  With rapid innovative advancements in technology, artists quickly adapted to the fast-evolving landscape.  Technology, globalization, and the growing influence of the internet all shaped the various forms of art. Visual Art The 2000s marked a digital boom in art.  Artists began to incorporate Photoshop, 3D software, video editing, and even early forms of internet-based art.  The themes of this type of art often ques

FashIN and FashOut: a look at how style evolves

Fashion has always been a revolving door, with trends being recycled in and out over the decades. But right now, the spotlight is firmly on the 1990s and early 2000s. These eras, once mocked for their quirky and sometimes “cringe” aesthetics, are now inspiring today’s biggest looks on runways, social media, and everyday street style. From low-rise denim, velvet juicy track suits, lace, and cropped clothes, we’re seeing a full revival of the styles that defined an entire gener

Arts through the decades: 90s edition

The 1990s marked a dawn of digital beginnings and a surge in diversity within the art scene.  Art shifted from the bold, expressive styles of the 1980s to more personal and conceptual forms.  Artists continued to explore growing global issues, personal identity, and the worrying impact of advancing technology.   Visual Art The Young British Artists (YBA) were a group of innovative and confrontational artists who clawed their way to fame in the early 1990s.  The group often us

Chromesthesia: Hearing in Color

Imagine hearing a trumpet and instantly seeing a flash of bright yellow, or watching a violin solo unfold as waves of deep purple and blue unfurl before your eyes. For people with chromesthesia, this isn’t imagination; it’s perception. Chromesthesia is a rare form of synesthesia, a neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory pathway automatically and involuntarily triggers another sensory pathway. In the case of chromesthesia, sounds like music, voices, or even

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