Inspiration

We share the work of both emerging and established artists, designers, illustrators, filmmakers and photographers to not only support them but also provide inspiration to our creative community.

Yurie Takashima pays tribute to Ukiyo-e and woodblock prints in her 36 Days of Type

16 September 2021

Anđela Janković's 'squishy and fruity' illustrations with a 'dose of milky heaviness'

16 September 2021

Photographer Inzajeano Latif's street portraits of the real people of Tottenham

16 September 2021

Nathan Budoff (American, b. 1962) Even the Smallest Among Us , 2021 Charcoal, shellac-based ink, acrylic and oil on canvas Lent by artist © Nathan Budof

Growth, Breadth, and Terrain: collaborative show explores the nature and society of Puerto Rico

15 September 2021

Incredible paper sculptures by Diana Beltran Herrera continue her love of nature

14 September 2021

Henry Hoovers and Starry-Eyed Bees: Annie Hall’s weird and wonderful knitwear

14 September 2021

'It's important to make work that is fun to look at': the comforting, comedic collages of Yuxing Li

13 September 2021

Pablo Tesio hopes his simple, bold and graphic illustrations will spark emotion

10 September 2021

Francisco Rodriguez's paintings turn empty rooms into meaningful safe spaces

10 September 2021

Julia Plath's sombre illustrations about life and death are inspired by Bergman and K-Pop

9 September 2021

Itziar Barrios uses humble Bic pens to create stunning editorial illustrations

9 September 2021

From the series, Silver Lake © Franck Bohbot

Relive the warm glow of lost summers in this skateboarding photo series by Franck Bohbot

8 September 2021

Artist Rhox combines old with new in nostalgic series of motion covers for music playlists

7 September 2021

Gabrielle Salonga builds candy-coloured worlds inspired by dreams and daily life

7 September 2021

From the series 100 Days of Buildings © Yo Hosoyamada

Yo Hosoyamada's 100 Days of Buildings reinterprets architecture through illustration

7 September 2021

1st Class Lauderette – Credit: Becky Moriarty, 2021

Becky Moriarty's sketchy illustrations capture the faces and places of Hackney

7 September 2021

Clink Clink: Saul Steinberg-inspired sketches get upcycled into a beautifully boozy animation

7 September 2021

An A-Z of Pop Culture Creatures an-a-to-z-of-pop-culture-creatures © Jacqueline Colley

Jacqueline Colley's new book is an ode to 'bad taste' and kitsch films from the '80s

6 September 2021

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Yurie Takashima pays tribute to Ukiyo-e and woodblock prints in her 36 Days of Type

Anđela Janković's 'squishy and fruity' illustrations with a 'dose of milky heaviness'

Photographer Inzajeano Latif's street portraits of the real people of Tottenham

Growth, Breadth, and Terrain: collaborative show explores the nature and society of Puerto Rico

Incredible paper sculptures by Diana Beltran Herrera continue her love of nature

Henry Hoovers and Starry-Eyed Bees: Annie Hall’s weird and wonderful knitwear

'It's important to make work that is fun to look at': the comforting, comedic collages of Yuxing Li

Pablo Tesio hopes his simple, bold and graphic illustrations will spark emotion

Francisco Rodriguez's paintings turn empty rooms into meaningful safe spaces

Julia Plath's sombre illustrations about life and death are inspired by Bergman and K-Pop

Itziar Barrios uses humble Bic pens to create stunning editorial illustrations

Relive the warm glow of lost summers in this skateboarding photo series by Franck Bohbot

Artist Rhox combines old with new in nostalgic series of motion covers for music playlists

Gabrielle Salonga builds candy-coloured worlds inspired by dreams and daily life

Yo Hosoyamada's 100 Days of Buildings reinterprets architecture through illustration

Becky Moriarty's sketchy illustrations capture the faces and places of Hackney

Clink Clink: Saul Steinberg-inspired sketches get upcycled into a beautifully boozy animation

Jacqueline Colley's new book is an ode to 'bad taste' and kitsch films from the '80s

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