Category: Arts & Culture
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What a night! The 2023 GUAP Gala was nothing short of cosmic excellence, with a star-studded turnout that pulled out all the stops in jaw-dropping, otherworldy outfits. A massive thank you to our sponsors; headline sponsor Lionsgate+; Category sponsors adidas, WhatsApp, Instagram; official Media Partner BBC 1xtra; and after party sponsor Chivas Regal. So, what…
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Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 World Champion, is not just known for his exceptional driving skills on the racetrack but also for his passionate advocacy for social and environmental causes. One of his most impactful initiatives is Mission 44 – an organisation focused on building a more inclusive education system, supporting progression into STEM…
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![Kelechi Okafor’s debut novel fuses emotion and AI with black stories [@Kelechnekoff]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kelechi-Okafor-credit-to-Full-Frame-Atelier-2-e1694691828203-1140x850.jpg)
Productivity has changed ever since AI became widely available. However, we are only just beginning to understand the impact AI can have on our lives. What will happen once AI and technology begin encroaching on our friendships? Our romantic relationships? Impacting the way we feel and understand emotions? Writer, cultural hero and pole fitness expert…
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Tam Lin is a legendary ballad from the Scottish Borders dating back centuries. A traditional tale filled with magic, it celebrates female bravery, and has consequently been celebrated throughout time. Today, artist duo Titaness reinvents the story in their new exhibition Love is a state of mind at San Mei Gallery, in South London. Titaness…
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“Art is about articulating your own existence” – Kerry James Marshall When it comes to fine art, unexpected intersections often lead to the creation of powerful and thought-provoking works. One eyebrow-raising intersection that is commonly known by the masses and known by experience by small powerful circles, is the the fusion of art, drugs and…
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Damson Idris hosted an all-beige birthday party for his 32nd – but was it in rivalry of familiar all-white party traditions? The outfits were coherent yet varied: Idris’ fit consisted of a simple three button beige suit; Lori Harvey wore a bodycon zipped dress; Tyler the Creator showed up in his quintessential puffer jacket, but…
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![GUAP 34: Who is Araloyin Oshunremi? [@araloyino] [@topboynetflix]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A-O-COVER-1-1080x850.jpg)
Born in Illinois, raised in Hackney, and of Yoruba Nigerian descent, Araloyin Oshunremi is an actor to watch after his lead performance in season three’s critically acclaimed British television series Top Boy. Top Boy first premiered in 2011, was revived by Netflix in 2019, and is now watched by millions across the globe. Following the lives…
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![GUAP GALA’S 2023 ‘CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR’ NOMINEES SUPPORTED BY [@INSTAGRAM]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-07-at-15.26.53-1060x850.png)
The iconic GUAP Gala is an experiential award show aiming to celebrate creative excellence with categories ranging from ‘Actor to Watch’ to ‘Writer of the Year’; this year, for the second time in a row, the gala will also highlight the ‘Content Creator of the Year,’ a category sponsored by Instagram. The social platform has…
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![Lucy Letby, content creation and Twitter [@simply_sayo] [@jasebyjason] [@ayoceaser]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-01-at-12.59.50.png)
Lucy Letby, 33 years old, is a former neonatal nurse and now Britain’s most prolific child killer in modern history. Her name has overwhelmed news outlets and social media since November 2020, when the police charged her with murder. Between June 2015 and June 2016, Letby murdered at least seven babies and attempted to murder…
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![10 London-Based Creatives Champion The Pulse of London with Nike [@nikelondon]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/share-7C1EF220-083F-4743-8625-701CD6592217-1140x850.jpeg)
Nike’s Air Maxes are the beating pulse of every fast-moving city. Whether in New York or London, shoes have ingrained their place in urban fashion, music, and culture. These shoes are so closely linked with youth culture and creativity that to launch the newest AirMax Pulse line, Nike collaborated with 10 of London’s emerging creatives…