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Bridget Riley, National Gallery

24 November 2010 Culture Editor Comments Off

24 November 2010 -22 May 2011, London, United Kingdom Situation Running from 24/11/10 – 22/05/11, the exhibition features a strong collection of Dame Riley’s recent work plus one retrospective piece, ‘Man with a Red Turban […] […]

National

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

Critical Overview: Child poverty in the United Kingdom has been a growing concern in recent years. The figures show that there was an increase in child poverty by nearly one-fifth between 2014/15 and 2018/19, with [...]
News

French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

Critical Overview: Emmanuel Macron’s re-election victory marks a historic moment in French political history, as he is the first French president to win re-election while still leading his own government. However, despite his convincing victory [...]
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Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the UK, with widespread health, economic, and social consequences. In particular, the pandemic has led to a sharp increase in mental health needs in the population, with [...]
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Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

Critical Overview The Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is an annual event that has been running for over two decades, with the aim of focusing on achieving good mental health across the UK. Hosted by [...]
Cuisine

2021 Diets Ranked: U.S. News & World Report’s Analysis

U.S. News & World Report recently released its rankings of the best diets for 2021, with the Mediterranean diet taking the top spot for the third year in a row. The DASH and flexitarian diets [...]

Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden History

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Critical Overview: The Dahomey kingdom existed in West Africa from 1625 to 1894 and was situated in the present-day nation of Benin. It was renowned for the all-female army, the Dahomey Amazons, who were fearless […]

Mexico: A Revolution in Art, 1910-1940

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6 July – 29 September 2013, Royal Academy, London. 10.00 GBP About the show An exhibition which show cases the art in Mexico between 1910 and 1940 revealing the beauty and brutality of revolution and […] […]

The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable

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31 December 2013 Comments Off

Temple Studios, London, Until 31st December 2013, Suitable for 16+. 39.50 – 85.00 GBP, Punchdrunk. About Punchdrunk Founded in 2000, the Theatre Company creates totally immersive worlds of entertainment where there is no stage, boundary […] […]

Lichtenstein A Retrospective

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21 February 2013 Comments Off

A scintillating exhibition capturing a diverse collection of paintings and sculptures by the pop artist Roy Lichtenstein (1923-97) active between the 60s and 90s who reached prominence during the mid 60s and ever wider acclaim […] […]

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

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Critical Overview: A new scientific review conducted by researchers at Bath University reveals that during the first lockdown in March 2020, the prevalence of depression in the UK surged from 4% to 32% of the […]

Stellar Collision: an innovative blend of neo-soul, r&b and electro-pop

Author: Anastaseea Photographer: Benji Wilson London-based artist abs is steadily carving out a space for herself in the UK neo-soul and R&B scene, as she blends funk, hip-hop and electro-pop sounds in a way that [...]

Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

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The world is a beautiful place, and for many, nothing is more beautiful than food and drink. These two everyday items have an incredible ability to elevate our experiences from the mundane to the truly […]

The Fragile Equilibrium: Global Economic Outlook for Q3 and Q4 2026

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The global economy is entering the second half of 2026 locked in a high-stakes balancing act. The initial, optimistic predictions of a smooth return to pre-pandemic normality have been entirely dismantled by sticky structural fragmentation, […]

CRASH

1 February 2010 Comments Off

CRASH Feb 11 – Apr 1 2010, London, United Kingdom, Europe. 6-24 Britannia St, London WC1X 9JD Diverse Taxonomy As an exhibition CRASH connects the viewer to concepts, images, objects and texts of a visceral […] […]

The UK’s New Digital Wall: The Battle Over Pornography Age Checks

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7 August 2025 Comments Off

The internet, once a Wild West of unregulated information and connection, is now firmly within the sights of governments around the world. In the UK, this new era of digital regulation is encapsulated by the [...]

Rock Squalid – Will Smith Award Winning Punch

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28 April 2022 0

A Critical Overview of Will Smith’s Altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars The 94th Academy Awards ceremony was marred by an altercation between Hollywood actor Will Smith and presenter Chris Rock. Rock made a [...]

Business

Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

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A Critical Overview of Bezos and Blue Origin’s Space Ventures Jeff Bezos, the world-renowned entrepreneur and founder of Amazon, recently took a bold step into space with Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, just a month [...]

Business

Where to Invest Your Money: Navigating the UK’s Economic Crosscurrents

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The financial landscape in the United Kingdom presents a complex challenge for savers and aspiring investors. A confluence of economic headwinds – sluggish wage growth, a property market increasingly out of reach for many, persistent [...]

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A Tragic Quake Hit Twice in Venezuela

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On the evening of Wednesday, 24 June 2026, Venezuela was violently disrupted by a rare and catastrophic seismic event. What began as a quiet national holiday commemorating the historic 1821 Battle of Carabobo rapidly turned [...]

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The Missile Chessboard: Ukraine’s Brutal Brinkmanship and the West’s Unsteady Hand

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The Ghost of Empires Past: Ukraine’s War and the Unfolding Geopolitical Drama The war in Ukraine is not merely a contemporary conflict; it is a brutal, visceral manifestation of historical grievances, geopolitical ambition, and a [...]

Month: November 2010

Bridget Riley, National Gallery

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

Covid-19 and May 2021’s Impact on Mental Health

Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

2021 Diets Ranked: U.S. News & World Report’s Analysis

Hormuz Straits Effects Global Market Oil Supply Chains

The Verdant Sanctuary: Cultivating Wellness through Green Wisdom

Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

Miro – The Escape Ladder