Category: Arts & Culture Interviews
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White picket fences, women dressed in perfectly placed pearls, and musical orchestras are all part of the charm of the psychological thriller that we’ve come to know and love.
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Kiki Elice: I get the winter blues in during the cold season, so I wanted to find a way to bring spring closer In her latest collection of paintings: ‘Mi Amor.’ Kiki – a Seattle-based painter has been gracing Instagram feeds across the globe with warmth and joy. Her work features delicate and colorful portraits…
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ZN ALI’s clothing feels like a well-preserved, traveling time capsule. The colors are deep, and the silhouettes are defined, characteristic of the garb of an unpartitioned India. From dressing artists like Riz Ahmed to designing costumes for Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, ZN ALI taps into emotions relatable across borders, identities, and histories. He tells GUAP about his process and inspirations: GUAP:…
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Alternative music, such as punk, rock, emo, indie, or any genre that traditionally falls outside the mainstream, has historically been associated with white musicians. These musicians have communicated their sorrows and woes accompanied by heavy bass and powerful guitar riffs. With lyrics often centered around social issues like capitalism and drug use, it is no…
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With a frooti juice box in one hand and a mock neck sweater that you know is vintage, Kanika Karvinkop was the absolute picture of excellent meets nostalgia—just like her brand, No Borders. What started as a charming gardenscape-inspired vintage store in the tiny lanes of Mumbai today is an online marketplace that pushes sustainability and…
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From the screens of Love Island to the world of fashion, Dami Hope the 26 Nigerian-Irish microbiologist is cultivating new spaces for himself as a serious contender in the world of high fashion. Adamant to remain outside of the box and inside the creative corners of fashion, Dami is currently curating and brainstorming his high…
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It goes without saying that South Africa’s dance and music scene holds a strong global position in contemporary party and dance culture. With Amapiano being blasted from club speakers in every part of the world to Umlando, Zotata, Ba Straata and many more TikTok dances trending on our screens, it’s very easy to forget that…
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Hands up if you’ve ever been to a Tressure Tress pop-up activation??? I just want to let you know now that you’re one of God’s favorites! If you haven’t yet been yet you’ve got two days left to visit their Birmingham pop-up. I heard there’s a massive sale on, so you better get going, you…
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Guyanese-British rising star Letitia Wright shines forth as the leading character in Ryan Coogler’s second Black Panther movie. Born in Georgetown Guayana but raised in the streets of North London, Letitia has swiftly emerged as a forerunning actress and recent producer with her latest project The Silent Twins. She radiates a self-assured, restful and playful…
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At the age of 36 the African American filmmaker and producer from Oakland, California directed the world’s first black African-based Marvel movies featuring the best of black talent for its cast. From the first film Black Panther to the Wakanda Forever sequel, Ryan Coogler has gifted the world with fictional imaginations of a self-sufficient African…