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From art exhibitions and theatre to music, literature and creative movements, this category explores the people, places and ideas shaping Brighton’s cultural life — celebrating both grassroots creativity and headline events across the city.

This week Brighton Journal spoke to James Kuszewski, a local artist working in ink wash and graphite. Based at his studio in Henfield, James enjoys scaling the surrounding downs and woodland for inspiration. Storytelling is often at the heart of his artwork, with his current series exploring how experiences...
It's that time of the week again! Christmas is just over two weeks away and preparations are well under way as things start to wind down before the holidays. The photos we've been tagged in during the past week have reminded us of how beautiful Brighton is in the...
December is finally upon us! The month of mince pies, mulled wine, Christmas lights and cosying up by the fire has well and truly begun. Here's a round up of the last week over on Instagram, where we've been loving the festive spirit that the beginning of the Advent...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to Dylan Floyd, a local artist and head chef of The Secret Restaurant. His highly detailed work explores our relationship with the natural world, and uses ideas from mythology and iconography to create unique animal portraits. We discussed Brighton's vibrant art community, why Dylan...
Over the festive period, nothing beats settling down to watch your favourite Christmas films. Whether it's shedding a tear over a heartwarming old Hollywood classic like 'It's a Wonderful Life' (1946) or cheering on Bruce Willis as Detective McClane in blockbuster-stroke-Christmas-film 'Die Hard' (1989), there's surely a film out...
With Christmas just under a month away now (29 sleeps to be precise!), we're loving the cooler, calmer Autumnal photos that you've been tagging us in over the past week. Take a look at some of our favourites that have really caught our eye over on Instagram and don't forget...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to Jude Hart, a local abstract artist whose paintings explore colour, curves, mark making and pattern. Jude is currently working on two paintings for the Battersea Affordable Art Fair, and has recently set up a new studio at her home on Shoreham beach. We...
Last week brought us deeper into the November month, closer to the chilly Winter season and the Christmas countdown is almost beginning (too early for a bit of Michael Bublé?). Let's take a look back at the week over on Instagram, with our carefully selected favourites here to raise your...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to Juliette Rajak, a Brighton-based illustrator who's currently writing and illustrating her own children's book. After completing her MA in Illustration at Brighton University, Juliette helped to form Fabula Collective and has since had her work exhibited with the group internationally. Juliette is dedicated...
A bright and beautiful coffee table book, Colour Matching is Catching, is now available for purchase. The book celebrates Brighton's colourful quirkiness in aid of local charity Amaze.  'Colour Matching is Catching’ is stuffed with brilliantly witty pictures of local resident’s colour-matched to their home, their cars and each other....