For as long as we can recall philosophers, poets and scientists alike have grappled with the seemingly impossible task of defining the essence of love, and as an extension of this the essence of humanity. We now live in a society where technology is entrenched in our everyday lives and the question is taking on a new… Continue reading What It Means to Love: Humanity and Artificial Intelligence in Klara and the Sun
There are times when I think of Monet, not the artist immortalised on posters and tote bags, but the man standing knee deep in mud beside the Seine, brush trembling in cold fingers, on an autumn morning much like this one. The sting of rejections whirling through his mind, and the quiet ache of believing… Continue reading Monet and the Cost of Creation
Throughout 2025, mostly thanks to the film A complete Unknown hitting cinemas and a further exploration of his career, there has been a rekindling in the interest of Bob Dylan. A whole new generation of youngsters have discovered that nasally-voiced mysterious Jewish boy who roamed Greenwich village in the folk clubs and coffeehouses all those years ago.… Continue reading The politics of Dylan
Tucked away behind the display of 1800s European artwork at Denver Art Museum is a new exhibition titled What We’ve Been Up To: Landscape. It is a collection of pictures from the museum’s photography department which have never before been displayed to the public — until now. Entering the exhibition is almost like stepping into… Continue reading ‘What We’ve Been Up To’: Denver Art Museum Exhibition Reveals an America That Is and Was
At the turn of the new millennium, the world held its breath in fear of the Y2K bug. Would a computer be able to differentiate the year 2000 from 1900? 25 years on, technology has become more advanced, smaller, and more innovative than ever seen before. The internet now fits in your pocket, you can… Continue reading Turning Back Time: Why Gen Z Are Returning to Analogue Tech
There are nights when the rain sounds like it’s trying to speak to me. It taps on the window in hesitant rhythms, as if unsure whether I’m listening. I slip into my darkroom with a roll of film in my pocket, nothing remarkable, just small moments I wasn’t sure were worth remembering, and close the… Continue reading Hopper and the art of being alone
This year, fans from all musical genres and subcultures have been treated to many great, decade-defining albums, some that have pushed genres to new places, some that have established names and bands into the cultural zeitgeist and some that have set the musical world alight. After a terrific 2024, where Sabrina Carpenter scintillated the mainstream… Continue reading 2025 in Music: A Year of Reinvention, Introspection and Sonic Brilliance
Throwing a party in a country where corruption and crime run rampant and costs soar ever-higher is not for the faint of heart. Good thing Jozi is brimming with resilient, hearty humans who love to groove. Dance music culture in South Africa has black roots planted deeply in the soil of rebellion, as is true… Continue reading The tubes of Johannesburg
London-based goth punk band Sisters of Hysteria aren’t just making noise with their music—they’re making a statement with their style. Known for their striking monochrome aesthetic and effortlessly coordinated looks, the band balances punk aggression with a playful, feminine energy. In this interview, drummer Madeleine Marston, guitarist Hanna Serwiak, singer Lily Crook, and bassist Jessica Ingram open up about the power… Continue reading Sound & Style: How Sisters of Hysteria Craft Their Signature Aesthetic
As we near the end of the film festival season, one highlight across the board has been Ronan Day-Lewis’s Anemone. After world-premiering at the New York Film Festival, praise and press for the stormy, Yorkshire-set picture have eclipsed some of the other strong releases. The fanfare surrounding the festival’s premiere wasn’t just about a son’s bold directorial… Continue reading Daniel Day-Lewis’ Refined Mastery
