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Serpentine Summer Pavilions 2012

1 June 2012 Culture Editor Comments Off

1 June – 14 October 2012, Serpentine Gallery London A potent concoction Ai Wei Wei (AWW), an adept artist with an acute sense of form, composition and visual rhythm acclaimed for his political activism formerly […] […]

Culture

Iconic Cinema Guide Some of the World’s Greatest Movie Landscapes

Time to leave the mundane behind and set off on a journey into the cinematic past. Take a journey, walk through your mind’s eye and memory into some of the world’s most lauded silver-screen locations. [...]
Culture

Jeff Wall

Whitecube Mason’s Yd, 23 November 2011 – January 2012 Jeff Wall The photographic exhibition by Jeff Wall, has a vapid airy quality which on the surface seems to lack substance. However that is only the […] […]
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The Great Diversion: Is the ‘Epstein Curveball’ Being Buried by Global Chaos?

As of late April 2026, the global news cycle has moved beyond ‘saturated’ into a state of permanent, high-decibel crisis. For the average citizen in London, New York, or Paris, the urgent ‘Justice Mob’ of [...]
Culture

The Architecture of Awe: My Neighbour Totoro and the Industrialisation of Wonder

How Studio Ghibli’s Pastoral Dream Conquered London’s Concrete Jungle At the Gillian Lynne Theatre, the air doesn’t just feel different; it feels filtered through a 1950s Japanese summer. As of April 2026, the Royal Shakespeare [...]
Business

Global Conferences Use Tech to Stay in Business

Adapting to New Realities: The Future of Conferences Critical Overview In-person conferences have long been favored by entrepreneurs as a place to meet and network with like-minded people. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted this traditional format, [...]

Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

Travel

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: As governments worldwide ease coronavirus restrictions and adopt Covid-19 as a manageable aspect of daily life, the travel industry hopes to witness a resurgence this year. The travel industry has reported a considerable […]

The Itch For More Zeros. Six Zeros is Simply Not Enough

Culture

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We have witnessed the death of modest aspiration. There was a time, perhaps late last century, when a comfortable suburban semi-detached house, an annual trip to the Mediterranean, and a fully paid pension were the […]

Unpacking the latest remote working trends

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in 2020, significantly impacted the global economy and forced many governments to institute massive quarantines, resulting in companies shifting to flexible or remote work setups. Consequently, remote work […]

Deep Escape Getaways: Extra Ordinary Hotels and Retreats

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1 May 2026 0

Forget the blistered feet and the grime of the traditional “wilderness” trek. The modern world is frantic, loud, and increasingly digital, making the true luxury of our age not gold or diamonds, but silence and […]

FIFA Fracas: Gianni Infantino Seduced by Power

Fifa

6 August 2026 0

The corridors of international sports governance have long been fertile ground for the intoxicating allure of absolute authority. Power, when left unchecked, possesses a unique capacity to blind even the most calculating administrators to the […]

Netflix Announces Magical Harry Potter News

16 May 2023 Comments Off

Gossip Commence: Netflix Announces Magical News Hold on to your broomsticks, fellow Potterheads! The wizarding world we all know and love is coming to Netflix UK and Ireland on May 17th! That’s right, all eight […]

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Jeremy O. Harris’ play Daddy, directed by Danya Taymor and first staged off Broadway in 2019, explores the complex issues of race, money, and art patronage in contemporary America. The play’s central feature […]

UK Implements Production Control Measures to Ensure Fair Distribution and Preserve Resources

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused concerns over the supply of sunflower oil, which has led to supermarkets such as Tesco, Morrisons, and Waitrose limiting sales. The Kantar monthly review of supermarket sales […]

Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

Business

29 July 2021 0

Positive Investor Comments and News of Potential Use by Amazon and Twitter Fuel a Cryptocurrency Surge Introduction: Cryptocurrencies have surged to the top of their recent ranges after a robust week of gains, with traders [...]

Unearthing the Humble Spud

Cuisine

26 June 2026 0

Introduction: The Tuber That Built Nations Potatoes have an undeniable claim to being the absolute king of the vegetable kingdom. From the ultimate, unpretentious home comfort food to the heights of Michelin-starred fine dining, this [...]

Culture

Paul McCarthy

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Hauser Wirth:Free, 16 November 2011 – 14 January 2012 The King, The Island, The Train, The House, The Ship Detritus, chaos and prurience appear chief amongst the visual senders used by Paul McCarthy where any […] […]

Global

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

29 July 2021 0

Impact of Covid-19 on Sex Workers: Critical Overview The coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of social distancing rules and closure of strip clubs and brothels have led to a significant decline in the income of [...]

Culture

Sonia Boyce shines at Venice Biennale 2022 as British Afro-Caribbean artist

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The Venice Biennale has recently gained a great deal of attention, with both Golden Lions, the top honours at the event, being awarded to Black women artists for the first time in history. [...]

In the Spotlight

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: June 2012

Serpentine Summer Pavilions 2012

Iconic Cinema Guide Some of the World’s Greatest Movie Landscapes

Jeff Wall

The Great Diversion: Is the ‘Epstein Curveball’ Being Buried by Global Chaos?

The Architecture of Awe: My Neighbour Totoro and the Industrialisation of Wonder

Global Conferences Use Tech to Stay in Business

Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

The Algorithmic Office: Predictive Economics and the Great AI Rationalisation

The Architecture of Awe: My Neighbour Totoro and the Industrialisation of Wonder

Prince Harry Denies Plans to Publish Memoir After Queen’s Death