Dispatches from the Field




Posted March 16, 2025 by New Blood Art

Banksy’s Parody: Are you paying for the illusion of sophistication?

The clue is in the name: Mr. Brainwash – so why do people keep buying in to the sell-out?
Banksy, (if he’s behind this) isn’t just selling art – he’s exposing how easily people accept what they are told has value, without learning to think for themselves..



Posted March 2, 2025 by New Blood Art

Aneira Thomas – winner of the public vote

Aneira Thomas: Winner of the Emerging Art Prize Public Vote Aneira Thomas has been selected as the winner of the Public Vote for the New Blood Art Emerging Art Prize. Her paintings carry a distinct vertical rhythm – unusual in contemporary painting. They use rich, layered colour and repeated motifs to create works that feel […]



Posted February 16, 2025 by New Blood Art

Esther Castle – Winner of New Blood Art Emerging Art Prize

Esther Castle has been awarded the New Blood Art Emerging Art Prize for her exceptional degree show work.



Posted October 29, 2023 by New Blood Art

Sophie Lloyd: Inaugural winner of the Anthony Caro Sculpture Prize

Graduate Sophie Lloyd has been chosen as the first recipient of the Anthony Caro Sculpture Prize.