Explore the transformative power of art created by inmates at Puzhal Central Prison showcased at Madras Literary Society.

In 1977, Murray was offered a full-time role as the prison’s fine arts instructor, which he held till he retired in 2003 and, ...

Almost Home is a new exhibition by prison arts charity Koestler Arts, showcasing artwork, music and writing by prisoners.

The thought of prison takes one’s mind to cold, sterile cells, barbed wires, and the weight of past mistakes. It’s easy to ...

The Vatican expects more than 10,000 people from across the wider art and cultural environments — hailing from over 100 countries and five continents — to participate in events over the four days.

He has been involved with arts programs in correctional facilities since the early eighties and his most recent book focuses on the life-changing effects art education can have on the incarcerated.

Prisoners at HMP Manchester have taken part in what is described as a ground-breaking course to create works of art ...

Read more about this story and why we reported it here. The underground art of prison tattoos has gone mainstream at Delaware’s largest lockup. In recent weeks, men imprisoned at James T.

Using tea bags, mop strands and other camp detritus, detainees used art as a way of escape at the detention center.

"Seen," at the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis, pairs together artists living inside and outside of prison facilities.

Faith Ringgold painted a vibrant mural at the Women’s House of Detention on Rikers Island. A few years later, it was whitewashed.