Category: Arts & Culture
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Amsterdam-born and bred artist Sydney Lowell has been writing poetry for thirteen years, and performing her work for the last six. Covering powerful themes with the purpose of connection, over recent years, she has been blending music into her poetic practice. Last month, her long-awaited EP, WORD, was finally released on Spotify, featuring Sydney Lowell’s original poems on music.…
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Co-founded by Jack Harper and Nosa Aiworo, the streetwear brand AELIZA has quickly become one of fashion’s leading choices for contemporary, everyday clothing. The London based duo get their inspiration from their individual philosophies, creating collections that spark contemplation, creativity and introspection. AELIZA’s sleek aesthetic has got it into spaces such as the Hypebeast Flea…
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The luxury Ghanian streetwear fashion brand Complex Department launch their brand new 2024 collection Vibrance of Accra: Fashion on Focus. Founded by designer and entrepreneur Atanko Davidson, Complex Department recognises the untapped bridge between streetwear and luxury fashion. Davidson’s love of contemporary culture, art and attention to craftsmanship fueled the creation of the brand and…
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Last month we had the pleasure of attending Balimaya’s headline show at the Barbican Hall which left us in absolute awe!
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Art, literature, and music have always been vessels for fighting against oppression. When it comes to the mission of a free Palestine, their power is not insignificant. Over the last month, the world has watched the 75-year-long occupation of Palestine by the hands of Israeli forces erupt into one of the worst humanitarian crises of…
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Long gone are the days when music fans passively listened to the songs of their favorite artists. Now, with platforms like TikTok, audiences are remixing and transforming music in novel ways. AÅ The most recent example is Skepta’s ‘Take Me Back’. Released over seven years ago, the song has begun to resurface as fans have swapped…
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For the past three years, Irene Agbontaen has been a driving force in creating candid, online spaces to discuss everything Black love. With her partnership with Bumble beginning in 2020, Irene has set out to broaden the representation we see of dating while addressing challenges like fetishisation and stereotyping. In this interview we caught up with Irene…
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Positioned in the heart of West London, a city intrinsically tied to the heritage of the iconic House of Gucci, 180 Studios presents Gucci Cosmos; a remarkable immersive exhibition currently open until the 31st December 2023. Having premiered in Shanghai in April, this spectacular cutting-edge exhibition showcases and revives all of the House’s most iconic designs from over the…
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GUAP’s annual BLACKLIST is renowned for its unwavering commitment to celebrating Black talent across industries over the last six years. On the other side of the world, NATIVE Mag have been at the forefront of championing African innovation and youth, becoming the go-to platform for the next generation of game changers. Last year, we joined…
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![Meet Ishan founder of mental-health fashion brand Apophenia [@ishannandra]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_1099-1140x850.jpeg)
Therapist by day and founder of Apophenia by night, Ishan Nandra is creating a brand for the culture. GUAP sits with the founder and designer to learn more about the up-and-coming brand. GUAP: What does Apophenia mean and why did you name the brand that? Ishan: In a literal sense, Apophenia means to make meaningful connections through seemingly unrelated…