Category: Arts & Culture
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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 it’s hard to keep up. From 2020 to mid-2022, the clean girl aesthetic dominated the algorithm with images of clear skin, slicked-back ponytails,…
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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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“600 People Gather From Diverse Backgrounds in Celebration of a New Way of Entertainment. The Birth of the Ghanaian Rave Scene is Here, and the Gen Z’s Behind it are Excited for the Future.” As calm and peaceful as the country of Ghana is, there is a roaring denomination growing in the underbelly of such…
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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 on Tiktok or Instagram reveals how nostalgia has shaped our hair and beauty trends. Matilda Djerf’s highly-coveted hairstyle is reminiscent of the 1970s…
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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, engraving, lithography, and, more recently, adopted screenprinting. Asking artists to create one piece of artwork using printmaking, curators Adeel uz Zafar and Studio R.M. showcases…
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@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 taking photos at their weddings. Yet Abdi described how he took a four-year break due to a lack of identity within his work,…
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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 is a romantic comedy that celebrates meeting the right person at the wrong time. Featured at Sundance Film Festival 2023, Nathan Bryon and Tom…
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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 will help podcasters turn their unique ideas into podcasts showcased on BBC sounds. This opportunity is specifically for podcasters with experience making new…
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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 for change and diversity in sport sits just a few meters from Angel station. For almost a year, Arsenal F.C. has worked with…
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‘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 comment on its tear-jerking power and praise it as a turning point in Asian American cinema. Its impact is being recognized not only by its viewers…