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‘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


‘Each Of Us Wayfarers’: Congregation, Es Devlin’s Tribute To The Refugees Of London
As I walked past St Mary Le Strand church on my way to class yesterday, something unusual caught my eye—a set of signs adorned with the...
Helen Berk
Nov 25, 20244 min read
Indian Veg: Angel’s Quirky Vegetarian Indian Buffet
Walking along Chapel Market, Indian Veg is difficult to miss, with its garish signage that beckons passersby with promises of a feast.
Matthew Pellow
Nov 18, 20243 min read
Knoops: Making Willy Wonka Proud Since 2013
With cold winter days approaching and Christmas spirit in the air, we cannot go any longer without knowing where to get hot chocolate.
Lago Starck
Nov 13, 20244 min read
Humble Crumble: A Not-so-humble Crumble Empire
Humble Crumble has been on my to-try list ever since I found out that I would move to London.
Mariza Michailidou
Nov 10, 20242 min read
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