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Working in performance, film, photography and sound, James is interested in the spiritual state of witnessing. And how it can allow for reconsidering truth as a means of relativity when the everyday is observed and recalled. His work is grounded in Caribbean articulations of material and ecological belief systems.

Millie Shafiee on her current practice, how taking part in New Contemporaries impacted her as an artist, and reflections on what makes a sustainable arts sector.

Artist Asuf Ishaq reflects on his two-week New Contemporaries residency with Hospitalfield in Arbroath, and shares tips for emerging artists developing their own practice.

New Contemporaries Artist Residency Programme announced today - a new series of exciting opportunities designed to support the next wave of UK-based emerging and early-career artists.

Elle Reynolds shares reflections from the A Vision with Artists workshops and thoughts on what makes an accessible and sustainable arts sector.

Artist Ahmet Öğüt shares on his new commission, tips for emerging artists and thoughts on what makes a sustainable arts sector.

New Contemporaries launch first ever edition, 'Dream a little dream', by NC alumni Michaela who is known for her striking colourful layered compositions inspired by personal experiences and her British Caribbean heritage.

Kiera shares a vision for the future of NC and announces exciting changes to this year’s submissions which open 10am 3 March - 2pm 31 March 2025.