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Irish Times
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
David Gentleman's Lessons for Young Artists: advice for living well, for people of all ages
Lessons for Young Artists Author : David Gentleman ISBN-13 : 978-0241692813 Publisher : Particular Books Guideline Price : £20 Is art a mysterious manifestation? Are artists somehow different, living strange and rarefied lives? How does a work of art come about at all? For David Gentleman, it is a simple question of just doing it. 'We make art because it's interesting, and it keeps us in touch with reality. And you get better if you stick at it,' he writes in the introduction to Lessons for Young Artists. He also mentions the often forgotten insight that 'art should be enjoyable'. But do you have to be young to appreciate this book? Most people would be young these days to Gentleman, who turned 95 this year, and has been drawing daily for nine decades. In fact, you need to be neither technically youthful or even have aspirations to a career as artist to benefit from this quietly, yet richly wise book. An engraver, stamp designer , book illustrator, polemic poster maker and painter, Gentleman is the unassuming face behind many images you may know surprisingly well. There is the series of Penguin Shakespeare book covers from the 1970s, the platform murals at Charing Cross Underground Station, and the iconic Stop the War Coalition poster from 2003, as well as his more personal paintings and drawings. READ MORE Alongside illustrations of all these are the 'lessons', and the book could equally be called Advice for Living Well, or even How Not to be Bored. For Gentleman, art is a practice of looking closely at things, of giving up perfectionism, of trying over and over again, of self-forgiveness and trust, and also of ethics – such as the time he declined a lucrative Post Office stamp design commission because Margaret Thatcher disapproved of his industry-critical approach. Detailed – although not exhaustively, or exhaustingly – under headings such as 'start small', 'travel light', 'don't put work off' and 'try and look at a subject from different angles'; a picture emerges of how to live a creative life in a world full of distractions and false goals. He is also spot on about dealing with procrastination: 'Sometimes,' he writes, 'you can feel so anxious about getting it right that you are reluctant to start.' Lessons for life, and plenty of good advice for young artists too.
National Post
08-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Kobo Resources Launches Limited Edition Jersey to Support Village Communities Through Kobo Cup CSR Initiative
Article content QUEBEC CITY — Kobo Resources Inc. (TSX.V: KRI): Article content Article content Building on the success of the inaugural Kobo Cup in 2024, Kobo Resources has proudly expanded this initiative in 2025 into a full multi-village tournament. This year also featured a dynamic art workshop where young artists from Kossou, Bocabo, and Angossé designed the official jerseys their teams will wear. Article content We are excited to take this celebration of local talent and meaningful community partnerships even further with the launch of the exclusive '2025 Kobo Cup Supporter Jersey'. This limited-edition jersey symbolizes more than just a game; it represents Kobo's ongoing commitment to social responsibility and direct support for the villages where they operate. Article content A JERSEY WITH PURPOSE Article content Designed with deep cultural significance, the 'Supporter Jersey' proudly showcases six traditional Adinkra symbols, iconic motifs from West African heritage known for their powerful meanings and values. These symbols are thoughtfully repeated across the fabric, each representing qualities that inspire and reflect the spirit of the villages Kobo Resources supports. Article content Together, these symbols represent leadership, perseverance, adaptability, strength, wisdom, and community abundance. They embody the core values and spirit of the villages Kobo Resources supports, weaving a narrative of resilience, unity, and hope that investors can proudly wear as a symbol of their commitment to sustainable community development. Article content All profits from the sale of the '2025 Kobo Cup Supporter Jersey' will be channeled directly into addressing urgent needs within the villages, including providing school supplies, everyday goods, and essential resources that help improve daily life. This initiative marks a direct, transparent way for investors to contribute to sustainable community development beyond traditional infrastructure projects. Article content The Kobo Cup has evolved from a single football match into an annual multi-village tournament celebrating local talent, culture, and youth empowerment. With in-country partners like African Boyz Club and Coast to Coast Entertainment, Kobo Resources continues to foster inclusion and cultural pride while ensuring fair play and equal opportunity on the field. Article content 'As we deepen our community engagement through the Kobo Cup and beyond, the Supporter Jersey is a unique opportunity for investors to wear their commitment to social responsibility and to help fuel meaningful change for the villages we serve,' said Edward Gosselin, CEO of Kobo Resources. Article content How to Get Your Jersey Article content The limited-edition '2025 Kobo Cup Supporter Jersey' is available exclusively on the Kobo Resources website. Article content About Kobo Resources Inc. Article content Kobo Resources is a growth-focused gold exploration company with a compelling new gold discovery in Côte d'Ivoire, one of West Africa's most prolific and developing gold districts, hosting several multi-million-ounce gold mines. The Company's 100%-owned Kossou Gold Project is located approximately 20 km northwest of the capital city of Yamoussoukro and is directly adjacent to one of the region's largest gold mines with established processing facilities. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Scooter Braun Admits He Has 'a Lot of Guilt' After Working With 'So Many Young Artists'
Scooter Braun has opened up about the 'guilt' he's reeling from his long-standing career as a former artist manager. During a recent interview on The Diary of a CEO, the former music manager admitted he feels guilty because he previously worked with a lot of young up-and-coming artists who had to grapple 'being judged by the whole world at a very young age.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Kendrick Lamar Was the Top Winner at the 2025 BET Awards Tyler Perry Calls Out Hollywood Studios at BET Awards: "This Is Not the Time to Be Silent" SHINee's Key on K-pop Stardom After 30 and Reuniting with U.S. Fans 'At this age, I feel a lot of guilt because I worked with so many young artists,' he said. 'I hadn't taken the time to look at myself or do the therapy myself until I was older, so I didn't understand at 25, 27, 30 years old that they were coming from very unique backgrounds of their own stuff with their own families and their own childhood growing up this way and being seen by the whole world and being judged by the whole world at a very young age.' Most notably, he managed Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber during the rise of their careers. In 2008, he began working with Bieber when he was 13, and Grande in 2013 when she was roughly 20. Both artists parted ways with Braun in the early 2020s. Braun elaborated on the pressures of young stardom, noting that 'I think human beings are not made to be worshiped. I think we're made to serve, and I think that when we worship human beings, it changes something within us, it messes us up a little bit.' 'That's not what we're built for, and I think it can be very confusing,' Braun added. 'And I think being able to transcend the childhood of people cheering your name and everything else at that level and get to a place where the artists I've worked with are where they are in healthy relationships and with their families and still working through stuff but having a human experience, I think it's a testament to their strength and I think that's part of it.' The Hybe CEO also addressed his feud with Taylor Swift, which sparked after he acquired Big Machine Records and, with the acquisition, her catalog of master recordings in 2019. Braun said, 'When I bought Big Machine, I thought I was going to work with all the artists on Big Machine.' 'I thought it was going to be like an exciting thing. I knew that Taylor, she and I had only met three or four times, and one of the times it was years earlier and it was a really great engagement. She invited me to a private party and we respected each other. We had a great engagement in between that time,' he explained. 'Since I'd seen her last, I started managing Kanye West, I managed Justin Bieber, I knew she didn't get along with them. I had a feeling, this is where my arrogance came in, I had a feeling she probably didn't like me because I managed them, but I thought once this announcement happened, she would talk to me, see who I am and we would work together.' Braun recalled the moment he saw Swift's Tumblr post where she said learning he had control of her catalog was her 'worst case scenario' after 'incessant, manipulative bullying I've received at his hands for years.' 'I was just like shocked,' he said. 'It's been five, six years, I don't need to go back into it, but what I can tell you is everything in life is a gift, having that experience allows me to have empathy for the people I worked with who I would always say, 'Yeah, I understand,' but I never knew what it was like to be on the global stage like that. I never knew what criticism felt like.' His interview comes a few weeks after Swift bought back her catalog for her first six albums in a deal with Shamrock Capital. The original sale, which saw Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings buy Big Machine Label Group, took place in June 2019 and led the Grammy winner to re-record and release all but two of her initial six records. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More
CTV News
07-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
High school students create art to raise money for local women's shelter
Young artists are helping to paint a brighter future for the residents at Cornerstone Housing for Women. CTV's Natalie van Rooy reports.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Felixstowe Youth charity Level Two takes over art gallery
Young artists are taking over a High Street gallery for a Two Youth Project in Felixstowe offers a wide range of support and activities for 7 to 11 year olds in the town and surrounding 13, said: "I use the music studio and also do painting in the art room. I've been able to focus more at school, and it breaks up my week better."Their artwork is being displayed in 142 Gallery, with money from any sales supporting the charity. Libby, 12, said she enjoyed going to sessions run by the project."The drama sessions have helped a lot with my confidence and I've met quite a few new people through Level Two as well, and I've got a few more friends," she 8, has been using bubble wrap to create textured patterns on her colour paintings."I like to make things with all the stuff in the art room and to make my own music," she said. Youth worker Megan Pilcher said: "We are passionate about creating opportunities for young people that remove luck and allow anyone to participate. "Following the success from last year we are thrilled to be able to host 142 Gallery again and showcase the talent of young people in Felixstowe."This artwork is a collection of young people's creations across all different ages." A variety of different mediums have been used such as paint, ink, clay, pencil and photography. Level Two has also worked with other local arts groups, such as Hamilton MAS and Paint 2 the People to host artist-led workshops. The exhibition runs until 28 May at 142 Gallery, Hamilton Road, gallery opening times are 10:00 to 16:00 BST Thursday to Tuesday and 10:00 to 13:00 on Wednesday. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
