A groundbreaking art project in England is shining a light on marginalized individuals while supporting their recovery from substance use. The Castlefield Gallery in Greater Manchester has delved into the role of arts in aiding recovery from substance use by partnering with Anew, a non-profit residential therapeutic community based in Hyde, Greater Manchester. This initiative,… Continue reading ‘The recovery process can be bleak, but we wanted to make sure it was joyous’
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
an> A new statue celebrating the strength and resilience of motherhood has been unveiled in London. The sculpture, entitled ‘Main’ (pictured), was created by the artist Helen Denerley and depicts a mother and child in a powerful embrace. It is located in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, a public park in south London. The statue was commissioned… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters
New London statue celebrates the unseen strength of mothers
In a groundbreaking cultural moment this October, London prepares for the unveiling of a public statue that pays tribute to the unfiltered reality of motherhood. The striking seven-foot bronze sculpture, titled Mother Vérité, is a collaboration between British artist Rayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark and Frida founder Chelsea Hirschhorn. Positioned outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s… Continue reading New London statue celebrates the unseen strength of mothers
Amplifying the power of music. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine
The latest edition of Positive News magazine, now available, is introduced by Editor Tom Pattinson. The power of music to uplift and connect people is highlighted in this issue. Music has the ability to carry us through tough times and bring us together in ways that words alone cannot. The Oct-Dec edition of Positive News… Continue reading Amplifying the power of music. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine
Nature’s voice? Trees speak up in AI-powered experiment
Have you ever stopped to think about what a tree might say if it could actually talk? A unique AI project has made this a reality by enabling real-time conversations with trees, creating a bridge between youth culture and nature. The creative popup, Agency for Nature, developed by London-based agency Droga5, brought trees in the… Continue reading Nature’s voice? Trees speak up in AI-powered experiment
Step forward the ‘fully biodegradable’ shoe that leaves no footprint
Could this be the end of footwear that ends up in landfills? The O° shoe, created by the OXMAN design lab, is fully biodegradable and made entirely from polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), organic materials produced by bacteria. These bacteria consume carbon dioxide, methane, or food waste, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics. The shoe includes a… Continue reading Step forward the ‘fully biodegradable’ shoe that leaves no footprint
Step forward the ‘fully biodegradable’ shoe that leaves no footprint
Could this be the end of landfill-bound footwear with the creation of shoes made from bacteria-grown materials designed to return harmlessly to the earth? The traditional shoe-making process involves around 40 materials and fabrication methods that have negative impacts on the environment, from development to production to transport. Not to mention the synthetic glues used… Continue reading Step forward the ‘fully biodegradable’ shoe that leaves no footprint
What went right this week: the good news that matters
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Life after: being on death row
Anthony Ray Hinton was falsely accused of two murders in 1985, leading to a conviction that resulted in him spending nearly three decades on death row. The horrendous ordeal began when police accused him of robbing a restaurant while he was mowing his mother’s lawn in Alabama. Despite having an alibi and incompetent legal representation,… Continue reading Life after: being on death row
Swiping less, living more. How to take control of your digital life
r-waggling denialist. Like many, she appreciates the upsides that smartphones can bring: video chats with her parents in her native Canada, communities interacting and organizing for common cause, buying a pinafore for her three-year-old daughter on a vintage website and receiving a note that read: “My daughter loved this, I hope yours does too.” Instead,… Continue reading Swiping less, living more. How to take control of your digital life