Art
Artist David Shrigley: ‘If Nigel Farage had become a sand sculptor we would all have been better off’
Artist David Shrigley: ‘If Nigel Farage had become a sand sculptor we would all have been better off’
David Shrigley reveals to Big Issue how he recharges his creative batteries. Porridge and The Muppets are mentioned
I’m an artist who used to be homeless. Here are five things I wish I’d known before I started
I’m an artist who used to be homeless. Here are five things I wish I’d known before I started
If you want to be working in the creative sector, listen to these experts
Meet Rene Robbins, the 100-year-old artist who survived homelessness: ‘I’d cry myself to sleep’
Meet Rene Robbins, the 100-year-old artist who survived homelessness: ‘I’d cry myself to sleep’
London-based artist Rene Robbins has turned 100 but has no plans to give up making art
Gilbert & George: ‘Homeless people tend not to end up in a picture’
Gilbert & George: ‘Homeless people tend not to end up in a picture’
Yungblud’s Beautifully Romanticised Accidentally Traumatized is making one London street sing again
Yungblud’s Beautifully Romanticised Accidentally Traumatized is making one London street sing again
See the best of Big Issue’s legendary Spring Kids Cover Competition
See the best of Big Issue’s legendary Spring Kids Cover Competition
Meet the winner of our Spring Kids Cover Competition
Meet the winner of our Spring Kids Cover Competition
Meet the man on a mission to revolutionise Camden’s historic high street: ‘It’s a force for change’
Meet the man on a mission to revolutionise Camden’s historic high street: ‘It’s a force for change’
In pictures: Celebrating the punk photography of Spike Waltzer
In pictures: Celebrating the punk photography of Spike Waltzer
50 Years of Punk: Your chance to win original prints by acclaimed artists and punk giants
50 Years of Punk: Your chance to win original prints by acclaimed artists and punk giants
Artist Mark Blamire announced Trainspotting to the world. He’s back to tell the story 30 years on
Artist Mark Blamire announced Trainspotting to the world. He’s back to tell the story 30 years on
Artist Exhibit69 on new exhibition for Jealous Gallery and Big Issue: ‘It’s a full-circle moment’
Artist Exhibit69 on new exhibition for Jealous Gallery and Big Issue: ‘It’s a full-circle moment’
In pictures: Powerful new exhibition captures the eerie loneliness of deserted places
In pictures: Powerful new exhibition captures the eerie loneliness of deserted places
In pictures: Meditative serenity with Michael Kenna’s latest exhibition Shin Shin
In pictures: Meditative serenity with Michael Kenna’s latest exhibition Shin Shin
In pictures: ‘Filthy scribblings’ from gonzo artist Ralph Steadman
In pictures: ‘Filthy scribblings’ from gonzo artist Ralph Steadman
12 huge artists have come together to support Big Issue. These are stories behind their art
12 huge artists have come together to support Big Issue. These are stories behind their art
Deck your walls with limited edition prints by leading artists to support Big Issue at Christmas
Deck your walls with limited edition prints by leading artists to support Big Issue at Christmas
Big Issue featured in new street art mural celebrating efforts to help homeless people in Bristol
Big Issue featured in new street art mural celebrating efforts to help homeless people in Bristol
Cranhill Arts Project: Meet the Glasgow community group that painted itself a better future
Cranhill Arts Project: Meet the Glasgow community group that painted itself a better future
‘If you think I’m a dirty crackhead, that’s fine’: Artists Slawn and Opake talk mistakes and success
‘If you think I’m a dirty crackhead, that’s fine’: Artists Slawn and Opake talk mistakes and success
Artist Will Blood wanted to be a rock star – but pop-punk’s loss is the art world’s gain
Artist Will Blood wanted to be a rock star – but pop-punk’s loss is the art world’s gain
Artist Soldier: ‘If you put money at your forefront, your work will lose its lifeforce and essence’
Artist Soldier: ‘If you put money at your forefront, your work will lose its lifeforce and essence’
Graffiti artist Fatso: ‘Anyone can be an artist – but they have to want to be’
Graffiti artist Fatso: ‘Anyone can be an artist – but they have to want to be’
Artist Charlotte Rose: ‘Warhol said everyone will be famous for 15 minutes. We’re living that now’
Artist Charlotte Rose: ‘Warhol said everyone will be famous for 15 minutes. We’re living that now’
I thought I’d be dead by 25. So being able to guest edit Big Issue is a dream and a blessing
