Ben Murphy at The Lowry Outlet Mall

Talented artist Ben Murphy has created this fantastic illustration from tape on a shop unit window at the Lowry Outlet Mall.

Ben, a current student on the MA Contemporary Fine Art masters programme has a brilliant website chronicling his work - I particularly like Albert the Reindeer.

Fleurs Fraiches

It has been widely publicised that David Hockney has taken to using iPhones and iPads to create digital artwork.

In his new exhibition, entitled Fleurs Fraiches David is using the iPad as the canvas to show the artwork in its native environment.  Runing until the 30th January 2011 at La Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent, Paris, the exhibition is a fantastic example of an artist embracing new technology.

Watch a video of David talking about his work on the BBC website.

Banksy creates Simpsons title sequence

Controversial artist Banksy has created a new title sequence for The Simpsons. Featuring images of sweatshop workers creating cartoon cells - it's sure to ruffle a few feathers!

Watch the sequence on the BBC website.

Visual Arts Degree Show

View the fantastic range of work from graduates of the BA (Hons) Visual Arts Degree Show on our flickr page.

Paper Art

Peter Callesen, a gifted paper artist from Denmark, has a fantastic portfolio of work on his website.

It's great to see such diverse applications of his work, apart from the stunning framed A4 papercuts (particularly striking with a single solid colour), Peter's installation work is varied and well executed.

14,000 Dice

David Alvarez is a talented (and patient) artist, take a look at this stunning video of his portraits of James Dean and Marilyn Monroe made from 14,000 dice!

If that wasn't enough for you, have a look at David's stunning Rubik's Cube portrait.