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Ahead of his Venice Biennale moment, filmmaker John Akomfrah speaks to Harriet Lloyd-Smith. This interview appears in the limited-edition Venice special issue of Plaster – buy now
Interviews – Words: Harriet Lloyd-Smith – 13 min read

John Akomfrah in Venice: a long time coming

John Akomfrah in Venice: a long time coming

Words: Harriet Lloyd-Smith
We spend a morning with Arthur Jafa at Arcana Books in LA to talk obsessions and influences
Interviews Watch – Interview: Janelle Zara – 5 min read

Watch: The Book Voucher with Arthur Jafa: “Falling asleep in the stacks”

Watch: The Book Voucher with Arthur Jafa: “Falling asleep in the stacks”

Interview: Janelle Zara
Steven Shearer shares his Rejection Letter
Features – Words: Steven Shearer – 9 min read

Steven Shearer’s Rejection Letter: “I imagined the art world was for people with means”

Steven Shearer’s Rejection Letter: “I imagined the art world was for people with means”

Words: Steven Shearer
Join Plaster in Venice for sun, spritz and suspicious-looking collectors - we've got insider tips on where to go, eat, drink and relax
Features – Words: Plaster Staff – 12 min read

The Venice Biennale guide nobody asked for

The Venice Biennale guide nobody asked for

Words: Plaster Staff
Jamian Juliano-Villani tells us about the first and last photos on her camera roll
Features – Words Jamian Juliano-Villani – 3 min read

Jamian Juliano-Villani’s First and Last

Jamian Juliano-Villani’s First and Last

Words Jamian Juliano-Villani
Richard Billingham's photobook 'Ray's a Laugh' caused a sensation when it was published in 1996. Nearly 30 years later, a new 'director's cut' edition has been released by MACK
Features – Words: Jacob Wilson – 5 min read

30 years after its shocking release, Ray’s a Laugh still captures the dark reality of alcoholism

30 years after its shocking release, Ray’s a Laugh still captures the dark reality of alcoholism

Words: Jacob Wilson
Art market economist economist, entrepreneur and author Magnus Resch solves your art-world dilemmas
Column Opinion – 6 min read

The doctor will see you now: Magnus Resch solves your art problems

The doctor will see you now: Magnus Resch solves your art problems

East Meets West/ West Meets East Richard Serra East Meets West/ West Meets East Richard Serra
Gallerist Pilar Ordovas recalls a memorable day in London with sculptural titan Richard Serra
Opinion – Words: Pilar Ordovas – 3 min read

Pilar Ordovas remembers Richard Serra (1938-2024)

Pilar Ordovas remembers Richard Serra (1938-2024)

Words: Pilar Ordovas
Louise Giovanelli tells us about the first and last photos on her phone
Features – Words: Louise Giovanelli – 3 min read

Louise Giovanelli’s First and Last

Louise Giovanelli’s First and Last

Words: Louise Giovanelli
Eloise Hendy reflects on the blurry meeting point between art and visible and invisible labour
Features – Words: Eloise Hendy – 8 min read

Work hard or play hard? The art world can’t decide

Work hard or play hard? The art world can’t decide

Words: Eloise Hendy
Francis Bacon lithograph print from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Francis Bacon lithograph print from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
So you want to build an art collection? Whether you're new to everything, or already a committed collector, you should definitely be looking at prints. So, we spoke to experts to find out what you need to know
Features – Words: Jacob Wilson – 13 min read

How to find your prints charming

How to find your prints charming

Words: Jacob Wilson
Plaster Magazine dinner party at Feng Shang Princess Plaster Magazine dinner party at Feng Shang Princess
“Don’t bring up politics before the main course”. Our guide to the dos and don'ts of gallery dinners
Opinion – Words: Laurie Barron – 8 min read

What’s the point of an art gallery dinner?

What’s the point of an art gallery dinner?

Words: Laurie Barron
We're asking quick-fire questions to artists Ikeda Moody-Golding, Anders Davidsen and Edward Oliver
Interviews – Words: Izzy Bilkus – 8 min read

The Radar: Ikeda Moody-Golding, Anders Davidsen and Edward Oliver

The Radar: Ikeda Moody-Golding, Anders Davidsen and Edward Oliver

Words: Izzy Bilkus
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