Creativity’s UK (formerly Creativity is, Creativitys.UK)
Defining UK contemporary culture now.
What We Do
Creativity’s UK is an independent culture publication. We cover contemporary art, film, music, theatre, literature, design and fashion across the United Kingdom and beyond. We report what is new, examine what matters, and point to what comes next.
Our brief is straightforward: intelligent, first-hand cultural journalism written in our own voice. Our home is London and the wider British scene, but we follow ideas and artists wherever they lead. We believe art helps people see the world more clearly, and that conviction is the reason this publication exists.
Our Story
Creativity’s UK began in 2016 as a small independent project, then styled “Creativity is”. Over the following years it grew in scope and ambition, and in 2022 it took the form you see today: a broad, UK-focused review of contemporary culture with a permanent editorial team and a network of specialist contributors.
Since 2019 we have also run the Creativity’s Prize, our own award recognising outstanding work across the arts. You can read about the prize, its history and its ceremonies on our award page.
What We Cover
Our coverage spans the full range of contemporary culture, from major institutional shows to independent galleries, festivals and emerging artists. We publish reviews, interviews, features and reporting across our main sections:
- Art and Visual Arts
- Film and Music
- Theatre and Literature
- Design, Architecture and Fashion
- Culture at large
Editorial Standards and Independence
Honesty comes first. Our editorial voice is kept entirely separate from our commercial interests, and our judgements are always our own.
- Original work. Our articles are written first-hand by named writers and editors, not assembled from press releases.
- Verifiable facts. We check names, dates and claims, and we attribute quotations to real, identified sources.
- Named bylines. Every article carries an author, and our editors stand behind what we publish.
- Corrections. If we get something wrong, we put it right. Readers can reach us at [email protected].
This independence is what allows our reviews and features to be read as genuine critical opinion.
Who We Are
We are a team of writers and editors, supported by a network of specialist contributors. Here are some of the people behind our work.
Editor-in-Chief
Maria Bregman. Internationally recognised art and literary critic, writer, and cultural producer. Her work has been published in outlets such as ELLE, Glamour, Esquire, and Cosmopolitan, and she is a member of the Union of Writers. Wikipedia.
Senior Editor
Sara Bright. A core member of the editorial team, contributing criticism and features across multiple sections, including contemporary art, film, and literature.
Guest Critics and Esteemed Contributors
Anthony Fawcett. The esteemed art critic and historian, renowned for his work with icons such as John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Andy Warhol. Wikipedia.
Tabish Khan. Art Critic and Visual Arts Editor for Londonist and a leading voice in the London art scene, contributing criticism to FAD Magazine and Culture Whisper.
Teona Dolnikova, theatre expert and music critic, theatre singer and actress, laureate of the Golden Mask Award for her role in the musical Nord-Ost and The Musical Heart of the Theatre Award.
Our Network of Specialist Contributors
Kate Karp. Visual Artist, Researcher and Journalist. As a practicing artist, Kate brings a peer-to-peer perspective to her writing. She covers the contemporary art scene in the North of England, with a particular focus on exhibitions and gallery projects in Manchester.
- Sarah Noah. Specialist contributor with expertise in contemporary literature and film analysis.
- Lana Sterling. Critic focusing on music and the performing arts.
- Alexander Stone. Specialist contributor focusing on architecture, science, tech and urbanism.
- Tessa Nolan. Specialist contributor covering new media, digital art, and interdisciplinary practices.
Working With Us
We welcome pitches, review invitations and collaboration from artists, galleries, publicists and cultural organisations. If you would like your work considered, see our submissions page or write to us at [email protected].
We are also open to media partnerships. In every case our editorial coverage stays independent, and inclusion in our pages is never guaranteed in exchange for any commercial arrangement.
Explore Our Coverage
Start with the hidden secret of the Mona Lisa, our guide to must-see London art exhibitions, and a celebrated anniversary concert.