Why have beauty aesthetics become unattainable?
The UK black girl aesthetic, clean girl, ghoul girl, it girl, and black luxury – to name a few. Platforms like Tiktok and Instagram have ushered in a wave of aesthetics, and
Queer people of colour are taking over alt music
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
The past is now the present: the prominence of nostalgia
Nostalgia is the trend of the 2020s. The influence of Y2K can mainly be seen in arenas like beauty and fashion to industries like technology – its expansive reach. A quick scroll
Lahore based art exhibit explores new ideas through old printmaking process
In our bustling world of visuals, printmaking serves as an origin story and sacred practice. 15th-century printmaking transfers images from a matrix onto a surface like fabric or paper through woodcutting, etching,
Love and life on film: Meet @FilmAbdi
@FilmAbdi’s work explores what it means to connect freely with oneself and others. Like many, he started pretty casually. He documented the mundane and the special – hanging out with his friends or
RYE LANE: A rom-com for the ages
A rom-com for ages, Rye Lane comes from the brilliant minds of writers Nathan Bryon and Tom Melia and director Raine Allen-Miller. Judging from the trailer alone, South London has never looked so playful and vibrant! Rye Lane
BBC Audio Opportunity for young creatives in sound
BBC Sounds Audio Lab is back and searching for the next generation of audio creators. With the rising popularity of podcasts, Audio Lab is a timely initiative for aspiring podcasts. The project
ARSENAL football team has a new exhibition
In an unsuspecting location in the middle of Islington, a red light illuminates down a side street, paving the way for artistic brilliance. Arsenal F.C.’s long legacy of being at the helm
Michelle Yeoh’s Golden Globes speech highlights the challenges of aging in Hollywood
‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ stormed cinemas worldwide in 2022 with its genre-bending approach and chaotic style behind a profound yet simple, philosophical message. Over six months after its release, viewers still
Building A Borderless World and Brand with Kanika Karvinkop
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.
Exploring Mental Health and Belonging as themes in Film this January
A chance to shine a light on topics otherwise left under the radar on public platforms; independent short films I Need To Talk To God (Elisha Tawe, 2023), Weirdo (3D, 2023), and Nexus (Chris Godwin, 2022) premiere this