The CLF Art Cafe in Peckham, London, has become something of a nightlife institution since opening its doors in 2007. By giving back what the community has put in, the multi-purpose space has been able to provide creative sanctuary at a time when art is the first victim of austerity.

Gen Zers are an ambitious bunch – 76% see themselves as ‘the owners of their careers’, in control of shaping their own paths. The Pickle app is helping these side hustlers sell their skills, connecting them with odd jobs and dares from painting walls to collecting shopping to shaving one’s head.

Sneaker brand Vans has released a limited collection dedicated to the preservation of artist Vincent Van Gogh’s legacy. The collab sees Van Gogh artwork printed onto Vans shoes, in an innovative ploy to position the brand as one that cares as much about culture as its audience does.

High tuition fees mean that many people no longer equate money spent on education with value or quality. Free digital education systems are providing the workforce with all the knowledge they need to grow, which could render traditional forms of learning redundant in the not-too-distant future.