Category: GUAP Profile
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Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s the day of love or the day of being reminded that you’re single. But, contrary to what society would have you believe, being single doesn’t have to be a negative; as Issa Rae said, “it’s me season”. The origins of Valentine’s Day are unclear, with various points in history contributing to what…
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In 2022 almost every career path is accessible; if not by traditional means, social media is a viable alternative route you can take. It is still a road less travelled, but if you have an internet connection and a smartphone, you can connect with many people globally and share what you have to offer. Meet…
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Mo G intentionally pays homage to the African tradition of hair art and pushes it forward to reflect the image of Black women in 2022. Mo G offers Black women the ability to highlight the beauty of their natural hair for daily life and the runway. Her stunning work can be seen on Chicago’s up-and-coming…
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CAUSING A RACKET, a mini-doc by GUAP. We look into three young black tennis players’ experiences with the sport. The success of young players such as Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu in the last two years led us to ask where the young Black British players are? In this editorial, we asked our talent what it…
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Anna Pluskota interprets femininity and nature in her latest editorial, named Flowerland In the country of Poland, the imagery of women is often in the crux of the male gaze. From the hyper-sexual to the hyper-feminine, the image of women is more often misappropriated in the hands of white cis men. Photographers like Anna Pluskota,…
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Reggie Yates’ debut feature film ‘PIRATES’ brings Black & Asian male joy to the big screen. Driving around London in a yellow Peugeot 205 nicknamed the Custard Cream. The three leading gentlemen of Reggie Yates’ debut feature film, Pirates, are 18-year old boys searching for a New Year’s Eve Party to welcome them into the…
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![We Celebrate Diwali 2021 With This Year’s Stand Out South-Asian Creatives [@PoojaPopatx], [@aartipopatx] & More](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/RYO_6651-e1636033257925-180x180.jpg)
Pooja & Aarti Popat partner with GUAP to spotlight South-Asian women in the creative industry for Diwali 2021. South-Asian London-based creatives; Pooja and Aarti Popat write an open letter for Diwali 2021. Diwali, the festival of lights – a time to celebrate the victory of good over evil, light over darkness. For Diwali 2021 it…
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New Mo(nu)ments is the first solo exhibition by Nigerian-Austrian artist Cameron Ugbodu following their migration to London from Vienna. The artist tells Chelsea Mtada about their journery to creating New Mo(nu)ments and the importance of black art. Art by Cameron Ugbodu. Photography of Cameron Ugbodu by Luca Allick-Smith. It’s lunchtime on a typical autumn afternoon in Elephant…
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The first time I spoke to Christian I was taken aback by how deep his voice is when he greets me on FaceTime to interview me about my photographic process. About a year later, the tables have turned, as I meet Christian again for the first time in person to talk to him about his…
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Olivia Fraser & GUAP Magazine come together to create an ode to dancehall culture and the Queens that have contributed to it. Caribbean and dancehall culture has undoubtedly been a huge influence on fashion, music, and culture in the 21st century. In August, communities all over the world gather under the sun (or under the…