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BBC News
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
100 anonymous art pieces for 100th exhibition
More than 100 postcard sized pieces of art by local artists have gone on display at Candie Museum to celebrate the 100th Guernsey Arts exhibition at the Greenhouse art is nameless to the public, which artist Louise Le Pelley said meant visitors would have no "preconceptions" of the display also included two "wildcard" entries from Chocolat author Joanne Harris and Sophie Tea, best known for her online series 'charity shop Friday'.The art was being auctioned to raise money for Guernsey Arts and is on display until 24 August. The artists who took part were asked to depict "what art means to them" to create their Le Pelley, who neither confirmed nor denied taking part in the exhibition, said she finds art a great way to communication "without words and across cultures"."We just said to these artists, 'go crazy', do whatever you want as long as it is authentically you," she said."What's interesting is there are some artists who like to work with ceramics and so they've interpreted it that way."The team at Guernsey Arts said they took inspiration for the "current landscape" of the arts."[We thought] of how a lot of creatives are under threat from AI being used as a tool to create art," Ms Le Pelley said."We decided to merge these two concepts together to create an exhibition and fundraiser auction, whereby the artists have very kindly donated their pieces and all the proceeds will be going to fund future art projects so we can continue supporting artists for another 100 exhibitions."
Fashion Network
28-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
London-based designer wins Visa's 'Recycle the Runway' competition
London-based Peruvian fashion designer Genaro Rivas has been crowned overall winner of 'Recycle the Runway', a new initiative from Visa. The award comes with a share of the £20,000 prize fund and ongoing mentorship from leading industry experts. The initiative is part of the payments giant's 'Young Creators' series spotlighting the next generation of circular fashion talent in the UK. Unveiled at an immersive showcase in Central London, his signature brand Genaro Rivas, which blends Peru's textile heritage with modern London design, was recognised for its 'innovative approach to circularity, ethical sourcing, and creative excellence'. He was selected by a judging panel including representatives from London College of Fashion, British Fashion Council, Vogue Business, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and artist Sophie Tea. Five other winning designers, Gbadebo, Fanfare Label, Marinava, Sondor and Been, were also recognised. FingsbyFloss, who received an Honourable Mention, will also receive expert mentorship to support the development of their circular fashion business. This year's competition attracted applicants from across the UK, "all demonstrating a strong commitment to circular fashion practices. Following a rigorous selection process, six emerging talents were chosen to bring their visions to the runway. Tea said: 'What's so exciting about Recycle the Runway is how Genaro Rivas is blending bold self-expression with purpose-driven design. As someone who built a business through the support of digital platforms and community, I know how far the right visibility can go and I'm thrilled to be part of something that's backing the next wave of creators and entrepreneurs shaping fashion's future.'
Fashion Network
28-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
London-based designer wins Visa's 'Recycle the Runway' competition
London-based Peruvian fashion designer Genaro Rivas has been crowned overall winner of 'Recycle the Runway', a new initiative from Visa. The award comes with a share of the £20,000 prize fund and ongoing mentorship from leading industry experts. The initiative is part of the payments giant's 'Young Creators' series spotlighting the next generation of circular fashion talent in the UK. Unveiled at an immersive showcase in Central London, his signature brand Genaro Rivas, which blends Peru's textile heritage with modern London design, was recognised for its 'innovative approach to circularity, ethical sourcing, and creative excellence'. He was selected by a judging panel including representatives from London College of Fashion, British Fashion Council, Vogue Business, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and artist Sophie Tea. Five other winning designers, Gbadebo, Fanfare Label, Marinava, Sondor and Been, were also recognised. FingsbyFloss, who received an Honourable Mention, will also receive expert mentorship to support the development of their circular fashion business. This year's competition attracted applicants from across the UK, "all demonstrating a strong commitment to circular fashion practices. Following a rigorous selection process, six emerging talents were chosen to bring their visions to the runway. Tea said: 'What's so exciting about Recycle the Runway is how Genaro Rivas is blending bold self-expression with purpose-driven design. As someone who built a business through the support of digital platforms and community, I know how far the right visibility can go and I'm thrilled to be part of something that's backing the next wave of creators and entrepreneurs shaping fashion's future.'
Fashion Network
28-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
London-based designer wins Visa's 'Recycle the Runway' competition
London-based Peruvian fashion designer Genaro Rivas has been crowned overall winner of 'Recycle the Runway', a new initiative from Visa. The award comes with a share of the £20,000 prize fund and ongoing mentorship from leading industry experts. The initiative is part of the payments giant's 'Young Creators' series spotlighting the next generation of circular fashion talent in the UK. Unveiled at an immersive showcase in Central London, his signature brand Genaro Rivas, which blends Peru's textile heritage with modern London design, was recognised for its 'innovative approach to circularity, ethical sourcing, and creative excellence'. He was selected by a judging panel including representatives from London College of Fashion, British Fashion Council, Vogue Business, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and artist Sophie Tea. Five other winning designers, Gbadebo, Fanfare Label, Marinava, Sondor and Been, were also recognised. FingsbyFloss, who received an Honourable Mention, will also receive expert mentorship to support the development of their circular fashion business. This year's competition attracted applicants from across the UK, "all demonstrating a strong commitment to circular fashion practices. Following a rigorous selection process, six emerging talents were chosen to bring their visions to the runway. Tea said: 'What's so exciting about Recycle the Runway is how Genaro Rivas is blending bold self-expression with purpose-driven design. As someone who built a business through the support of digital platforms and community, I know how far the right visibility can go and I'm thrilled to be part of something that's backing the next wave of creators and entrepreneurs shaping fashion's future.'
