Artefact Magazine

2 months ago | artefactmagazine.com | Anna Sargent

In the UK, reoffending costs us all around £43 million per day. But what if there was a way to change that? “If you look at it like an opportunity, rather than a punishment, you can get as much out of it as you need to turn your life around,” says Steven Westlake, a graduate from Landworks. In the heart of Devon, lies Landworks. A community-driven charity dedicated to reducing reoffending within the criminal justice system.

2 months ago | artefactmagazine.com | Anna Sargent

Capturing true stories through video is timeless. So why is it so difficult for young filmmakers to break into the documentary film industry? Each year, hundreds of budding filmmakers across the UK are making documentaries. So how is it only a portion of them are being seen by a wider audience? And why is it so challenging for documentary filmmakers to break into the industry? Is it a matter of funding or equipment, or is it who you know that’s the key to success?

2 months ago | artefactmagazine.com | Anna Sargent

To be horny or not to be horny? To be ashamed or to be free? by Anna Sargent, Aoife Wall, and Ness WilliamsWe all seem internally ashamed and perplexed around porn, and the lack of open conversations around the topic (and sex in general) can fuel unhealthy relationships, expectations and even addictions. So what is porn’s place in society? And how does it impact those in intimate relationships and the relationships we have with ourselves?

Jan 17, 2025 | artefactmagazine.com | Jaya Sharma

How dumped e-bikes are blocking pavements across the capital, turning them into dangerous obstacle courses for disabled people. Countless complaints have been made to local councils about dumped e-bikes blocking pavements, raising safety concerns for Londoners with disabilities. Numerous campaigns and petitions have been formed to ban e-bikes among London Boroughs.

Jan 15, 2025 | artefactmagazine.com | Savannah Robinson

The multi-talented creative discusses the importance of recognising Jamaican culture, her role as Assistant Director in BAFTA winning How to Be a Person and her recent exhibition with Wha Gwan. For many people, the thought of breaking into the media industry is merely a daydream, one that can face a multitude of barriers. These obstacles have often hindered people from showcasing their talent, and systematically, British Caribbean people face the most difficulty in this industry.