We speak to Paige Megan Hawley, a feminist artist who uses her work to deal with the trauma of being a victim of rape.
Black male privilege in the music industry
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Hollywood is under fire thanks to the #MeToo movement, and there are calls for the music industry to join the wave.
Freedom of the fro
5 Mins read
Are black women now exploring their identity through cutting off their hair?
The porn industry needs to take a long hard look at itself… and its inclusion of all genders, abilities and consumers in a much more open dialogue.
Don't tell me that we don't need feminism
4 Mins read
“I don’t need feminism to make me feel strong, I’m already strong. I need feminism because of the way the world perceives my strength.”
The use of sanitary products that involve intimate interaction with periods seems to be a taboo within a taboo. Artefact investigates why there is such stigma around getting hands-on with menstrual blood.
Laura Marling: Semper Femina
7 Mins read
Artefact delves deep into Laura Marling’s new album.
Another offensive 'F' word in Russia
8 Mins read
We examine women’s rights in Russia and why it is still embarrassing to talk about feminism.
When indie artists get ripped off
6 Mins read
Artefact examines the impact of the corporate fashion houses taking designs from independent artists.
Fighting the rape culture of Pakistan
2 Mins read
One woman’s fight against the corrupt Pakistani legal system and the culture of rape it supports.