By Naushin Jafery

How Modern Art can influence the British Public

Modern art has increasingly been employed as a medium of expression and inspiration. Artists have become social commentators; their work a product of the philosophical, political and cultural climate of their time. Throughout the popular artistic movements of the 20^th century until present day modern art has explored current issues; from the anti-war sentiment depicted in Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ to the vision of consumerism in Warhol’s ‘Campbell’s Soup Cans’. By showcasing current issues and often expressing ideas or anxieties about the future, modern art is a snapshot of its time.

By Iythar

Al-Ghaniy

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My work began entirely from the emergence of a new movement of British Muslim artists producing work that fits in with their identity and faith. I too began to explore in my own way how my faith could be expressed through artwork, while drawing from life in Britain.

By Nazeel Azami

I begin in the name of God Almighty.

Melody and song have been a part of my life since I first started repeating Bengali songs as a toddler, and used to search for the source of that intriguing melody – the evasive cassette player. Spiritual song was flowing through my family before I was born.

Monday 22 February to Sunday 28 February 2010

Editorial

This week’s topic is that of ‘Culture’. Rarely has a term encompassed so many different meanings, both spoken and unspoken, to so many different people. What exactly ‘culture’ means is a question which has exercised some of the greatest minds throughout history.

Today, British society stands amongst the most ethnically and culturally diverse in Europe. Our Eid and Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square alongside the classic Christmas celebrations Britain has known for centuries, bears testament to this. It is a diversity that has seen rich growth, even more so in the 21^st century, and is therefore acknowledged and celebrated now more than ever.