Once John Lennon said: “You’re all freaks anyway. You’re all weirdos. But I’m free!” And for that, he can be called a trendsetter of freedom, and as history knows, not only freedom but peace and endless lovemaking instead of war. While the times Lennon lived through are now often described as the wildly swinging 60s… Continue reading What did the British ‘60s swinging scene actually consist of?
How Technology Is Changing Art And Why We Shouldn’t Be Scared By It Karla Ortiz, a California-based artist, found her art to be copied by AI. She is one of the many artists who have found their pieces being held in the hands of the AI, powerless in front of such power which could shape… Continue reading Modern Art vs Older Pieces: Is Technology Canceling Creativity?
Born in 1915, the 5 ‘4 powerhouse that was Billie Holiday is still in today’s world seen as one of the most influential jazz singers to have graced the planet. In her short, arguably tragic life, she recorded many songs which are incredibly famous to this day, telling stories of heartbreak and the struggles of… Continue reading Listening to Lady Day: why Billie Holiday still speaks to America
There needs to be some way to distil a review that enables audiences to navigate the sheer density of a production in one quick bite. With the average ticket becoming prohibitively expensive, it would be impossible for even the most avid theatregoer to watch everything on offer across the UK and West End. Understandably, we… Continue reading The Fault in Our Stars: should we rethink our quantitative assessment of theatre?
Cantinetta Antinori London brings the warmth, heritage, and refined simplicity of Tuscany to Knightsbridge and Belgravia. A partnership with the legendary Antinori family—whose winemaking legacy spans an extraordinary 26 generations—this is the family’s very first UK restaurant. Located at 4 Harriet Street, SW1X 9JR, just off Sloane Street, the venue offers guests a complete immersion… Continue reading Cantinetta Antinori London: Tuscan Hospitality in the Heart of Knightsbridge
Recently, we have been hearing everything about AI: from its impact on the planet and the environment to the jobs it may or may not substitute one day. While designers and artists fight the impeccable designs of AI, another question arises: when someone needs human contact, will AI be able to respond? A close source… Continue reading If you needed someone to talk to, would you talk to AI?
“Remember, size is no guarantee of strength. We may be the smallest gallery in Soho, but we intend it to carry big ideas.” Philip LevinePhilip established ‘The Smallest Gallery in Soho’ in 2016. He has been working in the creative and cultural industries for the last two decades as a producer. This has ranged from… Continue reading The Smallest Gallery in Soho: a small space with big ideas
The internet has been buzzing with rumours of a possible Oasis reunion, with the release of a cryptic post on the band’s X account that features only the date of of August 27 2024 at 8am, in the band’s iconic logo font. It was announced earlier this month that the band will be reuniting for performances throughout the… Continue reading The band is getting back together: 10 Oasis songs you should know, beyond Wonderwall
Oscar Wilde’s satirical wit and critique of late Victorian society are well-known, but what is often overlooked is his vision of a radically different, more just society—one that he not only believed was possible but also worth striving for. In his political essay The Soul of Man Under Socialism, Wilde laid out his political ideals,… Continue reading Oscar Wilde’s vision of a better world
Alice Lowe’s Timestalker is an inventive, genre-bending dark comedy that traverses time, love and existential questions with her signature sharp wit and emotional depth. Following her critically acclaimed debut feature Prevenge (2016), Lowe returns with a more ambitious and stylistically experimental project. In Timestalker, she once again demonstrates her unique voice, blending comedy with moments… Continue reading Timestalker: Alice Lowe’s darkly hilarious journey through love and time
