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The World Gardeners: SOIL
Photo by Grace Mahoney When you hear the words ‘soil exhibition’ a general feeling of intrigue is bound to arise, add a dozen questions...
Grace Mahoney
Apr 12, 20254 min read


Conversations in Bloom: An Interview with Hamish Powell
Photo Courtesy of Hamish Powell In the world of contemporary floristry, few artists blend nature, poetry, and avant-garde design as seamlessly as Hamish Powell. Known for his editorial work with Vogue and collaborations with brands like Loewe, Powell approaches floral design as an evolving art form – one that extends far beyond traditional arrangements. His new studio, housed in an unexpected former falafel shop, reflects his unconventional creative ethos: a space where flowe
Daria Slikker
Mar 26, 20259 min read
The Rich Man’s Stew: Fesenjan at Seymour Kitchen
As the evenings grow colder and darker, there is one indulgence in particular that I begin to crave: fesenjan.
Matthew Pellow
Feb 24, 20252 min read


Liverpool Meets London: Permanent (Joy)
Permanent (Joy) emerged from a pivotal moment of transition, reshaping both their identity as a band and their approach to music. Born...
Kate Bent and Daria Slikker
Feb 14, 20254 min read
‘The Use of Photography’: Practising Aesthetic Intimacy
Gorgeous and raw, The Use of Photography , by Nobel Prize winner Annie Ernaux, and the once obscure photographer Marc Marie, chronicles their shared, “unknown laws” of lovemaking through a combination of photography and short prose accompaniments. While the memoir’s premise of two lovers told around fourteen, black-and-white, post-coital pictures, really carries the potential for a contrived, noir atmosphere, these still lives are anything but ornamental. Not only are these p
Artemis McMaster-Christie
Feb 13, 20255 min read
Fragile Beauty: Photographs From The Sir Elton John And David Furnish Collection
The V&A’s collection, Fragile Beauty, was created in collaboration with Sir Elton John and David Furnish. It is showing until January 5th 2025. The exhibition contains adult themes, including depictions of substance use, death, nudity and sexual content. The collection boasts photographs from 1950 until present, all from John and Furnish’s personal collection. The title was chosen by John, as it “points to the vulnerability that he feels often inspires creativity as seen”. Fr
Claire Ducharme
Feb 10, 20254 min read


STRAND x FEMMESTIVAL Spotlight: Lia White
Image courtesy of Lia White After her performance at FEMMESTIVAL late last year, we caught up with electronic soul artist Lia White to...
Oisín McGilloway
Feb 4, 20255 min read


STRAND x FEMMESTIVAL Spotlight: Hena
Hena is an inspiring, up-and-coming London-based artist who aims to make her listeners feel seen and heard. Drawing from both her...
Angie Alberti
Dec 6, 20249 min read


STRAND x FEMMESTIVAL Spotlight: Rivkala
Rivkala delves into her performance at FEMMESTIVAL and her journey into music.
Daria Slikker
Nov 29, 20247 min read
The Willows: The Sunday Brunch You Didn’t Know You Needed
For most people in the Western world, Sunday is known to be the day of relaxation, resetting and, most importantly, brunch.
Mariza Michailidou
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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