How much of what we’re told about the creative industries should we believe, and what prevailing narratives need killing off? Designer Craig Oldham tackles four of the big ones The…
Category: Truth and Lies

Is this the real life? Is this just VFX?
As technology offers the chance to change people’s ages, transform black-and-white footage into colour, and bring actors back from the dead, we explore how this is shaping our perception of…

Politics and power in the art of Sun Mu
Following his defection from North Korea in the late 90s, former propaganda artist Sun Mu has garnered international renown for his satirical art. We spoke to him about his experiences,…

How fact-checkers cut through the spin
Fact-checking has become vital in today’s messy world of fake news and misinformation. We talk to proponents of the trade in the UK and US about how they are navigating…