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On the cusp of one of the many heatwaves this summer, I stood heartbroken at the third door of the Royal Albert Hall. Not only because I had committed my Saturday evening to the BBC’s Proms here, but for having told everyone of my intentions.

A sea of hazy blue and an enchanting soundscape, Tai Shani’s The Spell or The Dream at Somerset House is the artist in her element. The artwork, consisting of a 24/7 radio station, a flag and a gigantic ‘sleeping’ figure in the Edmond J. Safra courtyard, was commissioned as part of Somerset House’s 25 year celebration. It explores the state of dreaming in the individual and the collective alike, using the disconnection of sleep to underscore the importance of active participa

Photo by Synonym Labs After viewing Synonym Lab’s exhibition in Shoreditch last weekend, the opportunity arose to sit down with its...

Photo by Emily Henman At 27 years old, Flora Li is the founder and managing director of XY STUDIO in London, a primarily dance-orientated space that is becoming increasingly more multi-purpose. She credits her love of dance to classes she took during her time at LSE, where she graduated in 2019 with a BSc in Geography with Economics. After graduating, Flora embarked on a 5-year full time Business Strategy & Analytics career in tech, living across Dublin and UK. Now, influence

Photo by Grace Mahoney In Trafalgar Square on the 26th of July, an enormous cohort of artists, musicians and dancers came together to...

Photo Courtesy of Zoe Zhang At the heart of Whetstone Jewellery lies a profound philosophy: transformation through tension. Taking its name from the sharpening stone used to refine a blade, Whetstone explores the evolving relationship between adornment and identity. Each piece speaks to quiet strength and sculptural clarity, reinterpreting historical motifs with minimalist design and emotional intensity. The brand’s hallmark is a precise aesthetic merging fluid lines, balance

Writer and leading woman Lily Sinko brought a new, unique comedy entitled, ‘Magdalena: Woman of Joy’ to Playhouse East from the 10th to...

For over three decades, Greg Brennan has been a quiet force behind some of the most iconic images in modern celebrity culture. From candid portraits of Kate Moss to more intimate moments with the Queen, Brennan’s lens has captured the fleeting, unguarded moments that define an era. Entirely self-taught and fiercely dedicated, he rose from a chance encounter in London to become one of the most respected photographers in the business – now represented by the prestigious Iconic

On the 24th of April, Somerset House saw the exclusive opening night of a participatory installment in its Studios entitled, ‘The Pits’...

Lea Ogunlami talks about her new show Rawgabbit.