Creative Debuts

BLACK ARTIST GRANT REACHES £100K IN FUNDING 💰 Taking a momentary break from a rainy Northumberland dog walk to celebrate our Black Artist Grant reaching over £100k in funding to U.K. based Black creatives. With 143 recipients and multiple Black business and creatives as the grants selectors, BAG is another flag in the ground for us as we fight for a fairer art world and society. A Movement Not A Moment. To read more about BAG, why it was started and why it matters. Head to our website

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END THE NAKBA - LONDON 🕊️ As hundreds of thousands prepare to march in London to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, we once again call for the freedom of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti and all Palestinian political prisoners. Free Marwan, Free Palestine @FreeMarwanNow

"Our Chains Will Be Broken Before We Are" Ce ne sont pas seulement des mains que nous avons peintes à Échirolles avec @lotus_gre . C'est un symbole qui traverse les générations. En reprenant ce geste iconique de Marwan Barghouti — les menottes brisant le silence par un "V" de la victoire — nous avons voulu illustrer la résilience de celui que l’on nomme le "Nelson Mandela palestinien". L'histoire derrière l'image : Cette œuvre s'inspire d'une photo marquante prise en 2002 lors de son procès devant un tribunal civil israélien. Condamné à cinq peines de perpétuité, Barghouti est emprisonné depuis 24 ans. Ce procès a été largement dénoncé à l'international, notamment par l'Union Interparlementaire, comme ne répondant pas aux normes d'un procès juste et équitable, soulignant qu'un tribunal civil n'avait pas la légitimité pour juger un élu d'un peuple occupé. Malgré ces 24 années derrière les barreaux, ce geste des mains levées reste le symbole d'une volonté que l'on ne peut enfermer. Comme il le dit lui-même : les chaînes briseront avant que l'esprit ne cède. Cette fresque est le fruit d'un mélange de nos deux savoir-faire, une convergence artistique pour donner de l'écho à cette citation puissante. Le combat pour la liberté et la justice est universel. Un grand merci à la Ville @villedechirolles pour avoir permis la réalisation de ce projet. 📍 Parc Maurice Thorez, Échirolles

FREE MARWAN. FREE PALESTINE. Today marks 78 years of Nakba (‘The Catastrophe’), when over 750,000 Palestinians were forcibly exiled from their homeland. The Nakba did not end then and it still continues today through occupation, siege, exile, political imprisonment, generational trauma and more.. Marwan Barghouti is the most popular Palestinian leader, and has been referred to as Palestine’s Nelson Mandela. He has been unjustly imprisoned by israel for 24 years, convicted in a trial by a court he did not recognise. Despite these 24 years in prison, Marwan still remains Palestine’s most popular living political figure, across Gaza and the West Bank, across age groups and across different Palestinian factions. He is a voice of ‘hope for Palestinian unity, democratic renewal, and a credible path towards justice and peace.’ - @freemarwannow “What is happening to Barghouti is exactly the same as what happened to me.” – Nelson Mandela in 2002 Join the campaign here: @freemarwannow 👈🏽 ——————- 🎨: @bypeoni @creativedebuts @freemarwannow

Excited to announce I’ll be showcasing in the ‘TOUCH GRASS’ exhibition by @creativedebuts and @studio404.world 🌱 ‘TOUCH GRASS’ is a celebration of public space, street culture, nature, and community — exploring what becomes possible when we step away from the screen and reconnect in shared outdoor spaces The exhibition will feature artworks, live art, creative workshops, music, and food! I’ll be showing ‘We Form The Very Foundations’ — an artwork exploring African diasporic presence within the foundations of British life 📌 If you’re around, come along to the Private View 🗓️: Thursday 4th June 🕰️: 6pm – 9pm
📍: Laundry Studios, 2 Warburton Road, London, E8 3RT 🎟️: Grab a free ticket! (Link in @creativedebuts bio) Thank you for having me @creativedebuts @studio404.world 💛 We Form The Very Foundations, 2025 Hessian, yarn, tree branch, African fabrics 98cm x 139cm

We're going to be part of the TOUCH GRASS exhibition, June 4, 2026, taking place at Laundry Studios, 2 Warburton Road, London E8 3RT. TOUCH GRASS explores the creative energy of being outside. Shaped by public space, street culture, nature and an “OFFLINE BY DESIGN” ethos. We're showing our "All the Springs She Remembered" collage portrait in this exhibition. This is the first time we're sharing this: This collage portrait was created in the middle of overwhelming changes. Its creation coincided with the difficult times of COVID. It was created with a specific palette in our mind, where we tried, subconsciously and instictively, to convey our need that we yearned for at the time, to grasp the colourfulness and the incredible wealth of different color hues of nature in Spring. We love the colors we used in this composition, because they feel fresh and contemporary, but in keeping with in our characteristic style. We're honored to work with @creativedebuts and @studio404.world for TOUCH GRASS, thank you immensely for having us! RSVP here: touch-grass.eventbrite.co.uk #CreativeDebuts #FrankMoth #ContemporaryCollage

A father, artist, best selling author and lover of tress. @lukeadamhawker is really a force to be reckoned with. With probably around 10 years of collaborations between us ranging from our early First Thursday showcases including with Instagram, hosting an illustration workshop on a cruise ship with Red Bull, curating part of our illustration showcase with adidas at their flagship oxford street store to many commissions and showcases. It’s safe to say that seeing Luke continue to flourish and bless more people with his art has been a joy to beyond. Luke Adam Hawker is an artist with a background in Architecture and Design. Luke commenced his career as a designer before he became a full-time artist in 2015. He has a fascination with drawing on location as well as taking the time to notice the world around him. He primarily uses his art as a means to connect with places and people. Having Luke part of the TOUCH GRASS showcase is a match made in heaven. His beautiful artworks created on location embodies the touching grass ethos perfectly. Come see his stunning work in the flesh and check out his instagram for all his amazing book, art and etching announcements. Link in bio to secure you’re ticket now! X

What’s a Friday without a roundup As always, take what you need and pass it on 🫂✨ [ credit: @fridayloveco @naiivememe @quotesbychristie @vicky_barone @thecyclingchef @naina_sanghvi_ @maidenstudio ]

Art by @grow_up_art_ @freemarwannow This artwork is free to download print and share in our downloads in linktree in our bio. — Widely considered to be Palestine’s Nelson Mandela, Marwan Barghouti has been unjustly imprisoned by Israel for over two decades, convicted in a trial by a court he did not recognise. Despite his imprisonment, poll after poll show he’s Palestine’s most popular leader. A powerful symbol of unity and a long-time advocate for freedom and dignity for the Palestinian people.

Having worked on multiple projects with @shai.digital we can honestly say we have loved being part of her journey and watching her work blossom and go from strength to strength. We also just love seeing the resonance and reaction to her work each & everytime! Taking centre stage with two pieces of work “Power in the Puff” and “No Rhyme, Just a Reason” @shai.digital Shai is a visual storyteller that creates vibrant pieces, primarily in the realm of portraiture, that explore themes of identity, diaspora, healing and black joy. She’s most inspired by her personal and shared experiences as a black woman in this crazy world, with nods to her Ghanaian heritage sprinkled throughout her pieces. Ultimately she aims to create the type of artwork she wishes existed and was represented whilst she was growing up. ⚡️Massive thanks to Laundry Studios for being excellent hosts. 👀East London. June 4th. 6pm-9pm. 🎟️🔗 Grab your ticket to see these live in the flesh, we promise it’ll be worth your while

If we may be so bold, you don’t want to miss our opening night of TOUCH GRASS, you just don’t. Introducing @flesh_meadow and her piece, “with the wolf” Painting is her way of experiencing and analyzing life, as she perceives it. Entangled in emotions and relationships that shape our identity. An identity perceived through corporeality. She doesn’t always speak from a feminine perspective, though it is the closest to her and the most socially accessible. Female corporeality fascinates her as a form where physicality defines the antipodes of experiences and roles—assigned, imposed, lived. When she paints, she feels more. 📅 June 4th. ⏰ 6pm-9pm 🎟️ All the details are in the bio x