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Last Word 26 Mar 2025
Arts and society
Abstract artwork featuring bird-like shapes in blue, orange, and yellow. Silhouettes of human profiles and geometric patterns are interwoven within the shapes, creating a dynamic and colorful composition. The background is off-white.

Artwork by Ben Jones for the RSA. Ben uses a mixture of drawing, printmaking and collage to create his artworks, and is influenced by the work of the early 20th century avant-garde and the legacy of Polish poster art.

Based in Manchester, UK, Ben has worked with clients including The Economist, Harper’s Magazine, Mother Jones and The New Republic. Since 2018, he has illustrated the ‘Behind the Times’ column for History Today. 

This feature first appeared in RSA Journal Issue 1 2025.

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