Government plans to restrict protest have been defeated by the House of Lords after a weekend of demonstrations. Artefact was in the thick of it.
Breaking the glass deck
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In this documentary, we analyse the male-dominated DJ industry. Female DJs from the UK and Germany share their experiences and the reality of being a woman in the music industry.
Pink Noise: Showcasing women in music
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We meet the founder and creator of the zine which provides a space for the unheard voices of women in the music industry, particularly in electronic music, production and the clubbing scene.
Pottery and the art of surviving lockdown
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The pandemic has seen the revival of pottery, so we went to find out more about this meditative craft from Gregory Tingay, a potter and artistic director at Studio Pottery London.
Is it too late to end toxic fashion culture?
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We explore the impact and toxicity of fast-fashion, through the lens of young students and individual responsibility.
Step inside the world of virtual brothels
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While OnlyFans has become synonymous with sex work, have you heard about virtual escorts? Step inside the world of sex work in Final Fantasy IV.
COP26: How to improve climate reporting
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How can journalists improve the reporting of the climate crisis? We attended a recent Women in Journalism event, “Our role in climate reporting”, to find out.
Stepping back on stage with James Vickery
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We talk to London R&B artist James Vickery, talking all things music, live shows and where his passion came from.
Andy’s Old Dispensary
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We take a trip to one of London’s musical hotspots, and get an inside look at the life of music industry veteran, Andy Allan
One Americano, so little time
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Baristas working the morning rush can be our saviours. But what’s it like to be on the receiving end of a grumpy queue of customers?