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The destruction of Palmyra and the rebirth of Syria
(5 minute read) War-scarred communities must embrace again the precious symbols of their identity, argues Greta Ghiringhelli.
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Riding the crest of the wave
(3 minute read) Nicola Law puts brush to canvas and learns lessons from the power of the sea.
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The simple grace of being
(3 minute read) We present three poems which focus on the greatness of existence.
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Healing Colombia’s conflict through art
(6 minute read) “Art remains a powerful yet underutilized tool for peace and social cohesion in the post-conflict setting,” argues Clare McMullen.
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Art for the soul
(3 minute read) Clare Campbell hails the benefits of allowing children to express themselves … however messily!
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A masterpiece or mishap? A church which reignites the debate over 60s architecture
(5 minute read) Adam Brocklehurst visits a Manchester church and discovers a powerful monument to God and modernity.
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Mercy’s sweet perfume
(3 minute read) Nicole Law finds the strength to forgive with the help of a book and a painting.
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Healing wounded hearts
(4 minute read) A better future is possible if we get sex into the right context, argue Karl Gustel Wärnberg and Edmund P Adamus.
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Seduced by the glib: the power (and risks) of inspirational quotes …
(7 minute read) Lisa Fraser has come to the conclusion that basing the big decisions of life on ‘inspirational quotes’ is a mug’s game.
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Chronicling history with brush and paint
(5 minute read) As we celebrate International Women’s Day, Lisa Fraser is inspired by Laura Knight, a woman who overcame the prejudices of her time to become one of Britain’s greatest modern artists.
