Category: GUAP Magazine
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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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![Five New R&B Albums to Get You Started in 2023 ft. [@khamari] [@dendeisme] [@oliveosun] & More](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/new-rnb-cover-1140x850.jpg)
Our picks for the best five new R&B albums in 2023 range in style and innovation – from the soulful Khamari to the visionary Jane Handcock. As we enter a new year of sounds, it’s time to discover the 2023 story of R&B evolution that will characterise our memories and playlists. Here are 5 projects…
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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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![RE-UP: RECENT RELEASES YOU NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO FT. [@1MAZZZY] [@KASIIEN] [@OSQUELLO2] [@KILLOWEN_] & MORE](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/COVER-PHOTO-1140x850.jpg)
Last week was a hot music week with releases coming from the nostalgic funk filled vibes of Osquello to the highly-anticipated release of ‘Martin’s Sofa’ from Headie One. Music fans were spoilt for choice. That is why we’re here to refresh your minds on some of the drops you may have missed, for music lovers…
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![ON OUR RADAR: Paulade [_paulade]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ON-OUR-RADAR-BANNER.jpg)
WHO: Paulade [_paulade] GENRE: RnB WHERE: South East London Paulade, an up-and-coming singer has crept up and stolen the hearts of RnB lovers all around the world. It’s no wonder he was the Spotify cover for Alternative RnB, with people describing his latest single, ‘As Days Go By’, as one “for the RnB lovers” which…
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![INSIDE THE MIND OF SPENCER BADU [@SPENCERBADU____] : PARIS FASHION WEEK 2023](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/spencer-badu-header-1140x850.jpg)
Spencer Badu is a 29 year old fashion designer whose main objective does not align with the conformity of modern day fashion ideologies. By utilising his socialist stance and combining it with his love for contemporary streetwear, the new collection portrays his own interpretation turning uniform into regalia. Badu continues to balance the practical to…
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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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![WHAT WENT DOWN AT THE DEN’S 8TH ANNIVERSARY ft. [@Novelist] [@bxksintokyo] [@infamousizak] & More](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/325237799_964329971208748_7208681070261816433_n-1.jpg)
Created by Frisco in 2015, The Den – a live showcase of up and coming artists in the grime scene – turned eight last Friday. The Den turned eight on the 13th of January after being created by Frisco, a prominent member of Grime MC collective Boy Better Know. The showcase aims to amplify 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…