As far as visual pleasure goes, we all get treated to a huge amount through event flyers and posters. So it’s time to shine a spotlight on just that in a collection of Manchester’s festival and event art.  The latest exhibition … Read More…

Hot-to-trot post-punk outfit, Letters To Fiesta, headline Lunch Time Live this Saturday at Bench Self Made Gallery. Read More…

Sophie Hindennach is a young German girl living and working in San Sebastian. She moved to the vibrant party city to surf and play ten years ago, however stayed to set up her own business and pursue her passion for photography and surfing. Read More…

Manchester’s award winning Sketch City triumphantly returned for a special Easter weekend event and exhibition to celebrate the infamous collective that created an artistic hub for some of the city’s most talented artists. Bringing the collective Sketch City back together … Read More…

With a rich history steeped in youth street culture, Bench introduces its 4Spot campaign for Spring Summer 2013. Read More…

The Spring Summer Collection has this year been spearheaded by the premier of an inspiring new campaign film, Self Made NYC. Director Ben Fries explains what it’s all about. Read More…

Not everyone has the patience to create art, or the inclination. Sculptor Jack Henry, however, finds inspiration in scraps around the streets of Brooklyn. He tells his story here… Read More…

Are you a new inspiring talent? Have you got the drive to make it on your own? Are you passionate about what you do and want to make things happen? Bench Self Made wants to hear from you. Read More…

The first of five Self Made stories from the streets of New York City sees a glimpse of the motivation behind portrait photographer Sunny Shokrae.  Even if you’ve never been, you already know what New York looks like. The most … Read More…

Enter now for your chance to Win A Trip To New York City. Read More…