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"A Painting Doesn't Need to Be Explained": A Conversation with Rafique Shah
Behind every abstract painting lies a story. Sometimes that story is visible. Sometimes it is felt. For many viewers, abstract art can seem difficult to understand. Without familiar figures or recognisable landscapes, people often wonder where to begin. Should they search for symbols? Should they look for hidden meanings? Or should they simply experience what they see? During Artlune's Meet the Artist session for Paiband, artist Rafique Shah offered a thoughtful answer to the

Artlune
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DEI Funding Still Faces Structural Gaps: Why Supporting Diverse Artists Is More Important Than Ever
For the past few years, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has become one of the defining conversations across business, investment, and culture. Organisations are publishing inclusion strategies, investors are looking more closely at diverse founders, and companies are increasingly recognising that innovation thrives when different perspectives are part of the conversation. On paper, it looks like meaningful progress is being made. But if we move beyond the headlines and

Artlune
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Funding Is Becoming More Targeted: What This Means for Arts Organisations Seeking CSR Partnerships
For years, many organisations approached Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with a simple question: Who needs funding? Today, the question has changed. Businesses are now asking, What impact will this funding create? That shift is changing the way grants, sponsorships, and CSR partnerships are awarded across the UK. While overall investment in social impact continues to grow, funding is no longer being distributed equally across every cause. Instead, it is becoming more ta

Artlune
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