Art
Wim Wenders' Anselm documentary underlines how hard it is to clear the debris of our history
![The scale of Kiefer’s artworks is emphasised in a scene in Anselm, in which the artist cycles around his studio in France.](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1596_JB_003_ANSELM-1024x683-1.jpeg?w=768)
Wim Wenders' Anselm documentary underlines how hard it is to clear the debris of our history
Late Scottish artist's powerful sketches of homeless people discovered in attic after 30 years
![Robert McKee homelessness art in Dundee](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/image-6.png?w=768)
Late Scottish artist's powerful sketches of homeless people discovered in attic after 30 years
Barbie, boygenius and King's Coronation: These are the best cultural moments of 2023
![Cultural highlight sof 2023: Barbie](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1595_cultural-moment_barbie-HERO.jpg?w=768)
Barbie, boygenius and King's Coronation: These are the best cultural moments of 2023
Take a look at all the stunning entries to Big Issue's Christmas cover competition
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Take a look at all the stunning entries to Big Issue's Christmas cover competition
Shane MacGowan stood for hope amid hurt and loss. In a tough year, his funeral moved millions
![Shane MacGowan](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-29.jpg?w=768)
Shane MacGowan stood for hope amid hurt and loss. In a tough year, his funeral moved millions
The Wizard of Booze: How a pantomime is helping people overcoming addiction this Christmas
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The Wizard of Booze: How a pantomime is helping people overcoming addiction this Christmas
'A man of integrity': Tributes pour in after writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65
![Benjamin Zephaniah](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Zephaniah.jpg?w=648)
'A man of integrity': Tributes pour in after writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65
Museum of Austerity: The mixed reality exhibition giving a voice to victims of benefit cuts
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Museum of Austerity: The mixed reality exhibition giving a voice to victims of benefit cuts
Sparky Deathcap on September, Los Campesinos! and becoming an overnight TikTok phenomenon
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Sparky Deathcap on September, Los Campesinos! and becoming an overnight TikTok phenomenon
'Rail against the pain': Shane MacGowan's most unforgettable quotes on life, death and music
![Shane MacGowan](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-29.jpg?w=768)
'Rail against the pain': Shane MacGowan's most unforgettable quotes on life, death and music
Illustrator Oliver Jeffers shares advice for Big Issue's Christmas Kids Cover Competition: 'We're all artists'
![Previous winners of the kids cover competition](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1587_Kids-cover-comp_hero.jpg?w=768)
Illustrator Oliver Jeffers shares advice for Big Issue's Christmas Kids Cover Competition: 'We're all artists'
CathARTic: The incredible and inspiring way vulnerable people are finding themselves through art
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CathARTic: The incredible and inspiring way vulnerable people are finding themselves through art
The Big Issue's Christmas art wrapping paper is back – these are the stories behind the designs
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The Big Issue's Christmas art wrapping paper is back – these are the stories behind the designs
Typist Artist Pirate King review – a warm-hearted, clear-eyed tribute to a neglected artist
![Two women on a beach](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1587_film_TAPK_04.jpg?w=768)
Typist Artist Pirate King review – a warm-hearted, clear-eyed tribute to a neglected artist
Paul Simon unveils surprise collaboration with artist Charlie Mackesy: 'It's nice to make a friend this way'
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Paul Simon unveils surprise collaboration with artist Charlie Mackesy: 'It's nice to make a friend this way'
'The art of resistance': Big Issue vendors show off art skills at eye-opening Bristol exhibition
![Big Issue vendor Will Payne](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Colour-duplicate-3.jpg?w=768)
'The art of resistance': Big Issue vendors show off art skills at eye-opening Bristol exhibition
These striking photos show what London looks like through the lens of homeless photographers
![London homeless photographers](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-design-2023-08-24T123612.105.jpg?w=768)
These striking photos show what London looks like through the lens of homeless photographers
BE MORE GUS: Catch The Big Issue’s new cartoon series only in the magazine
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BE MORE GUS: Catch The Big Issue’s new cartoon series only in the magazine
Chuck D: When my dad died, I was looking for answers
![Chuck D in black and white](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Chuck-D-BW-Front-by-Travis-Shinn-Small-Jpeg.jpg?w=768)