Dispatches
Dispatches
- Modern Gothic at the Catto galleryFeaturing Pam Hawkes and George Underwood, each belonging to a… Continue reading Modern Gothic at the Catto gallery
- The history of orangeThe colour orange has a complex, sometimes even confusing, history… Continue reading The history of orange
- Belinda Eaton at the Catto galleryBelinda Eaton’s magical realist paintings and portraits, done in acrylic… Continue reading Belinda Eaton at the Catto gallery
- Dune: Part Two’s fashion takes inspiration from Rick Owens and contemporary trendsIn the highly anticipated Dune: Part Two, it’s not just… Continue reading Dune: Part Two’s fashion takes inspiration from Rick Owens and contemporary trends
- WELCOME TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING WITH DIESEL’S SPRING/SUMMER 2024 CAMPAIGNCreative Director Glenn Martens, Art Director Christopher Simmonds, and Photographer… Continue reading WELCOME TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING WITH DIESEL’S SPRING/SUMMER 2024 CAMPAIGN
- Diadora: the shoes you’re most definitely sleeping onIf you were fashion conscious in the 70s, 80s and… Continue reading Diadora: the shoes you’re most definitely sleeping on
- World premiere of Steve McQueen’s film Blitz to open London Film FestivalThe world premiere of Sir Steve McQueen’s new film Blitz… Continue reading World premiere of Steve McQueen’s film Blitz to open London Film Festival
- How I learned to stop worrying and love the doll – a feminist philosopher’s journey back to BarbieAs a mother trying to raise a daughter free from… Continue reading How I learned to stop worrying and love the doll – a feminist philosopher’s journey back to Barbie
- Should ‘Poor Things’ be recognised as a film about disability?There has been much discussion about the film’s feminist potential… Continue reading Should ‘Poor Things’ be recognised as a film about disability?
- Is book banning in the US unconstitutional?The United States has become a nation divided over important… Continue reading Is book banning in the US unconstitutional?
- In Knife, Salman Rushdie confronts a world where liberal principles like free speech are old-fashionedKnife is Salman Rushdie’s account of how he narrowly survived… Continue reading In Knife, Salman Rushdie confronts a world where liberal principles like free speech are old-fashioned
- Authenticity: a writer’s necessityDiaries, Erasing False Lines and Annie Ernaux The ability to… Continue reading Authenticity: a writer’s necessity
- Take off your headphones, get out of your headI didn’t put in my headphones or listen to any… Continue reading Take off your headphones, get out of your head
- The music industry is booming and can afford to give artists a fairer business modelShares in Universal Music Group surged after its US$40 billion (£29.5 billion)… Continue reading The music industry is booming and can afford to give artists a fairer business model
- Why researchers are turning to music as a possible treatment for stroke, brain injuries and even Parkinson’sYou probably don’t realise it when you’re listening to your… Continue reading Why researchers are turning to music as a possible treatment for stroke, brain injuries and even Parkinson’s
- Mind-reading technology has arrivedAn AI-powered “brain decoder” can now read your thoughts with… Continue reading Mind-reading technology has arrived
- AlterEgo: a device that lets you speak with your mindTry talking to yourself without opening your mouth, by simply… Continue reading AlterEgo: a device that lets you speak with your mind
- AI image generation is advancing at astronomical speeds. Can we still tell if a picture is fake?Fake photography is nothing new. In the 1910s, British author… Continue reading AI image generation is advancing at astronomical speeds. Can we still tell if a picture is fake?
Freddie Mercury 30 years on – remembering the theatrical, eccentric genius
There is no doubt that Freddie Mercury was a genius: it’s clear in his music, his theatrical performances, and his eccentrically stylised persona. These different art forms constructed a full creative package and made Mercury an icon. As we mark 30 years since his death, we should celebrate the revolutionary lyrics, piano mastery and flamboyant… Continue reading Freddie Mercury 30 years on – remembering the theatrical, eccentric genius
Beyoncé is first Black woman to top Country Album charts
Beyoncé has made history by becoming the first Black woman artist ever to claim the top spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart in modern country music history. This achievement comes courtesy of her country debut single, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” which not only reached Number One on the country chart but also debuted at Number… Continue reading Beyoncé is first Black woman to top Country Album charts