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Left: ANDI with her artworks in the background. Right: ANDI, No, You’re not like them, you’re one of the good ones, 2023.

Coventry-based trans artist, ANDI selected for the Clive Beardsmore Artist Award

The New Art Gallery Walsall has announced that Coventry-based, trans artist, ANDI has been selected as the recipient of the Clive Beardsmore Artist Award, and will be joining the gallery in residence next year.

Oct 211 min read

Image shows the dress with the embroidery on and a close up of Rowling’s name crossed through with pink, blue and white stitches.

Artwork at National Trust’s Hardwick Hall altered in anti-trans vandalism

An artwork, ‘A Virtuous Woman’, held at National Trust’s Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire has been targeted in anti-trans vandalism, unpicking deliberate pink, blue and white stitches through J.K. Rowling’s name in the piece’s embroidery.

Jun 42 min read

Joe Lycett’s artwork ‘Slags’ raised £3,500 for charity

Joe Lycett, Slags, 2020, Acrylic on Canvas raised a fantastic £3,500 for the charity Terrence Higgins Trust

May 10, 20242 min read

Queer-led ceilidh band for weddings, parties and more! The Rainbow Folk. Friendly, inclusive, accessible. Spreading queer joy, one ceilidh at a time!