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AFTER THE WORK
Reflections and signals from the frontlines of creativity—
for artists, entrepreneurs, and cultural builders shaping the future by hand.


This Is Not The Work: Culture Begins Where Control Ends
A raw, provocative cultural manifesto exploring how real creativity begins where control ends. This is an unfiltered invitation to embrace friction, risk, and the unruly process of making something true in a world obsessed with polish.

Roy Sharples
Jun 17, 2025


The Future is Cancelled
The future isn’t delayed—it’s dead. In its place, a handmade present forged by rebels, artists, and dreamers who refuse to wait for permission. This is a poetic manifesto for creative defiance: build truth, make noise, take space. Politics is dead. Back self. The revolution begins now.

Roy Sharples
Jun 16, 2025


100% Art in the Age of Algorithm: Manifesto for Unfiltered Creativity
“100% Art” is a raw and defiant manifesto for creators in an age of automation. It asks what it means to make truly human work when algorithms can imitate beauty, mimic taste, and predict your next move before you’ve even made it. Through true stories of The Smiths’ final album, Basquiat’s rebellion, and the riotous debut of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, this piece explores the risk, mess, and soul of art that refuses to be optimized. If it’s too perfect, it’s probably dead.

Roy Sharples
Jun 15, 2025


Work is Not a Four-Letter Word: A Manifesto for the Future of Work
AI didn’t steal our jobs—it exposed them. This isn’t a crisis. It’s a creative awakening. In this irreverent manifesto, we trace the end of mediocre work from Gutenberg to GPT, and ask: What if the future of work isn’t about survival—but about soul, spark, and human originality?

Roy Sharples
Jun 15, 2025


Restless Natives in the Era of After: A Manifesto for the Minimalist and the Nomad
We are not here to settle. A manifesto on post-productivity living, creative nomadism, and awakening in the Era of After.

Roy Sharples
Jun 14, 2025


Dream. Make. Do. — The Rhythm of the Brave
A manifesto for visionary leaders & creative outsiders—daring to shape culture through imagination, resilience & radical action.

Roy Sharples
Nov 21, 2024


The Beautiful Urgency of Now
A manifesto for bold visionaries shaping culture with imagination, purpose, and brave action. A rally cry for creative leaders.

Roy Sharples
Nov 21, 2024


Echoes from the Edge:Punk, Hip-Hop & the Art of Cultural Insurgency
"Echoes from the Edge: Punk, Hip-Hop & the Art of Cultural Insurgency" is a manifesto celebrating how punk and hip-hop have reshaped culture.

Roy Sharples
Nov 20, 2024


Equity and the Future: Rewriting Humanity’s Narrative for a Just Society
In a world of inequality, true meritocracy feels distant. Discover how equity, sustainability, and reform can build a fair, inclusive future

Roy Sharples
Nov 20, 2024


The Artist as a Rebel: Taking a Stand in the Age of Oppression
Art is rebellion. From Picasso to Lamar, artists fight oppression with creativity, shaping society. In the AI age, the role is vital.

Roy Sharples
Nov 20, 2024


From Steel to Silicon: The Evolution of Humanity in a Tech-Mediated World
From post-war resilience to tech-driven world, humanity's evolution inspires and warns: Can we balance innovation with true human connection

Roy Sharples
Nov 20, 2024


European Creativity: Creative Bravery and Resilience Forged in Time
Europe’s creative bravery, from Greece to the Vikings, has shaped global culture and innovation, inspiring the world through the centuries.

Roy Sharples
Nov 14, 2024


How Britain Found it's “Great” (And Lost It, Found It Again, and Keeps Trying)
What made Britain "great"? From empire to cultural icon, explore its rise, Brexit’s impact, and if its quirky spirit can rise again.

Roy Sharples
Nov 12, 2024


America Is Not the World – And That’s Okay: America Exceptionalism and Woke Culture
America’s exceptionalism and woke culture can blind it to global perspectives. Calling America to listen and engage with the world’s voices.

Roy Sharples
Nov 8, 2024


We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful (And If They’re Scottish, It’s Even Worse): The Envy Of Friends' Success
The witty, culturally rooted humor of envying a friend's success—especially if they're Scottish—filled with quirks, insecurities, and joy!

Roy Sharples
Nov 6, 2024


World in Motion: Evolution of Society and Technology
From the simplicity of the 1970s to today’s digital world, explore how societal and technological changes have reshaped our lives.

Roy Sharples
Aug 22, 2024


Ancient Wisdom for Modern Climate Solutions: First Nations Sustainability Practices
First Nations offer a blueprint for sustainable living, sharing timeless wisdom to restore balance and combat climate change.

Roy Sharples
Aug 17, 2024


What if the Renaissance Never Happened? Imagining a World Without the Creative Revolutions That Shaped Society
Delve into how transformative moments of creative innovations have shaped human history and continue to influence our world today.

Roy Sharples
Aug 15, 2024


What if Money Didn't Exist? Imagining a World Without Currency
What if money vanished? Discover how a moneyless world could transform society, reimagining power, creativity, and sustainability.

Roy Sharples
Aug 13, 2024


Creativity Without Frontiers: A Manifesto for the Fearless
Creativity Without Frontiers is a call to arms for dreamers and innovators. Ignite bold ideas, lead with vision, and transform culture.

Roy Sharples
May 6, 2021

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