Category: Arts & Culture
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Art has always been fascinated by the feminine. But, the ones to wield the brush and unveil the mystique have historically been men. New York City’s art scene is rightfully challenging that by platforming female artists. This month, dotted across the city are galleries showcasing art by South Asian women who delve into the feminine.…
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Nurture or punishment is the fundamental dichotomy all teachers hold regarding caring best and educating their pupils. In Dismissed, the first full-length production by the antiracist theatre company The Upsetters, this debate is heightened as school teachers dispute what to do with a student after a knife is found in his bag. The story follows Ashley Fraser…
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![IMullar Sound System [@theimullar] Has its One-Year Anniversary Celebration](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSC-1574-682x850.jpg)
It’s already been a year since the event’s birth that has given way to a new crop of DJs and created a safe space for alternative music lovers. Since the first IMullar sound system event, their goal of “connecting people through sound” has been clear. It has helped them grow a niche community for alternative…
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![India Bharadwaj’s [@indiaofalltrades] Photos Bring Culture and Emotion to the Forefront](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IB2-1140x850.jpg)
India Bharadwaj is a 25-year-old photographer who bridges East and West in her work. Her portfolio seamlessly oscillates between women in lehengas and campaigns for multinational companies. GUAP sat down with India to explore how her culture strengthened her creativity and career. GUAP: What motivates your creative eye? India: I’ve always had one foot in India and…
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![Coco Jones [@cocojones] is reviving Hilary Banks](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-10-at-13.46.17-1140x850.png)
The Bel-Air spin-off has revived many of the characters we used to see on our screens. The show managed to capture a blend of nostalgia with modernity – although the characters are the same, their challenges and quirks aren’t. In celebration of this new season, we spoke with Coco Jones to discuss what to expect…
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The Crossing Chicken Films and The Prism of a Black Male are proud to present The Prism of a Black Male: the Exhibition, a half-day experimental exhibition that harnesses film as a medium to create a safe and inclusive space for delving into the nuanced and complex challenges that black men encounter—taking place 13th of…
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“By representing the DSA (Down’s Syndrome Association), I hope to make a difference for my sister and everyone else with Down’s Syndrome, who have as much right to a fully inclusive life as the rest of us.” These words by award-winning rapper Aitch can be found on his JustGiving page, which he set up ahead of his…
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![CHRISTIE’S X MASHONDA TIFRERE presents emerging women artists of color exhibition [@mashondatifrere]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot-2023-04-28-at-22.16.51-1140x850.png)
CHRISTIE’S X MASHONDA TIFRERE presents emerging women artists of color exhibition [@mashondatifrere]
Mashonda Tifrere is the name on everybody’s lips right now. She’s representing artists of color, particularly women of color, and ensuring their presence in noble establishments such as Christie’s Private Sales. The Note To Self exhibition debuted 24 unique pieces from living black artists, with prices ranging from £2,000 – £15,000. But the price tag isn’t the selling…
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What happens when five high-achieving students in a school in South London decide to start planning a heist? Penny Up is a new coming-of-age comedy short film where a group of young students plans to take back everything the school had confiscated throughout their years. Adventurous, funny, and gripping, the short film is a dynamic…
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More extensive Western rhetoric often sees South Asians as the model minority. We’re upstanding citizens, usually doctors and engineers, and we keep our heads down, work hard, and are exceptionally polite. Yet, in many European countries, South Asians are anything but a model minority. In countries like Spain and Italy, you’ll find many South Asians…