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Tony Morgan: Some films (and videos) 1969 to 1973

9 December 2012 Culture Editor Comments Off

Thomas Dane Gallery: 09 Dec – 29 Jan 2012, Free, Photo from gallery website Background The work comprises a highly visual and stylised investigation into the heterotopic world of artifice created by the camera apparatus. […] […]

The Mystery of Appearance

7 December 2012 Culture Editor Comments Off

Haunch of Venison, London, free, 07 Dec – 18 Feb 2012 In the company of masters This was an excellent show containing paintings of different styles each artist being a master of their medium. On […] […]

Culture

Mona Hatoum, Suspended & Bunker

reviewed 01 April 2011, London, United Kingdom Mona Hatoum, Bunker, Whitecube Mason’s Yard, 25 Feb – 2 Apr 2011 This exhibition features a varied composition of art work employing both sculpture and installation discussing contemporary […] […]
Technology

New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

Critical Overview: The European Commission has launched two initiatives aimed at reducing the EU’s reliance on foreign technologies by bringing together industry, member states and other organizations to co-invest in semiconductor and cloud and edge [...]
Culture

Beyoncé Announces the Renaissance World Tour 2023

Culture Overview: Beyoncé Announces the Renaissance World Tour Beyoncé, a global icon, has announced a new tour; the Renaissance World Tour. The tour follows the release of her latest album, ‘Renaissance’, which was released in [...]
Home

England out of lockdown: “I want to dance” says public, but at what cost?

Critical Overview: The British government has lifted all pandemic restrictions in England, including rules on mask-wearing and social distancing, amid warnings from scientists that this move will further fuel an already surging pandemic and risk [...]
Home

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

Critical Overview: The unclaimed benefits, tax discounts, and food vouchers in the UK have reached a staggering £15 billion annually. This figure is derived from online benefits calculators as the government does not track how [...]

Spice Up Your Cooking with the Nigerian Suya Meat Recipe

Cuisine

28 April 2022 0

Exploring the Nigerian Street Food – Sizzling Beef Skewers Introduction: Nigerian street food is famous for its mouth-watering taste and aroma. The sizzling beef skewers are one of the most popular street foods in Nigeria, […]

Africa’s Undiscovered Gems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure

Africa

7 August 2025 Comments Off

Are you ready for an adventure that will awaken your soul and fill your photo album with breathtaking memories? Cast aside the familiar European city breaks and discover the magnificent, sun-drenched continent of Africa. Far […]

A United Kingdom of Four Nations at the Polls

Home

11 May 2026 0

The British political establishment is currently navigating a period of unprecedented volatility that threatens to dismantle the century-old two-party duopoly. As of today, 8 May 2026, the United Kingdom finds itself in a state of […]

The Alchemist’s Kitchen: A Millennial Odyssey Through Moroccan Cuisine

Africa

8 April 2026 0

From Argan Groves to the Berber Hearth—The Science and Soul of the Maghreb Moroccan cuisine is not merely a collection of recipes; it is a sprawling, multi-layered history book written in saffron, cumin, and the […]

UK Staycations are Hotting Up

Europe

3 October 2026 0

Let’s be entirely honest with ourselves for a moment. For years, the standard British summer ritual has involved packing overstuffed suitcases, surviving the sensory overload of an airport security line, making a beeline to board […]

ICA’s History and Impact

Critical Overview The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) holds an esteemed place in the pantheon of London’s cultural institutions. Established in 1946 by a group of prominent art figures including Geoffrey Grigson, Roland Penrose, Herbert [...]

The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

19 July 2025 Comments Off

In an era defined by incessant connectivity and an ever-accelerating pace of life, a pervasive whisper has grown into a collective hum: are we losing our ability to concentrate? This isn’t merely a nostalgic lament […]

The New Puritanism: How Gen-Z Made ‘Uncool’ the Ultimate Flex

1 May 2026 0

There was a time, not so long ago, when youth was synonymous with the glorious, messy pursuit of oblivion. To be young was to be a hedonist, a cigarette-clutching nihilist standing on the edge of […]

Deep Escape Getaways: Extra Ordinary Hotels and Retreats

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 […]

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

National

29 July 2021 0

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 [...]

Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in Debt

Business

17 May 2023 0

Critical Overview: Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in DebtNewchip Accelerator, a startup creator in Austin, Texas, rebranded as Astralabs, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, due to accruing some $4.8 million in debt, reportedly exceeding its $1.7 [...]

Culture

Lowry and the Industry of Modern Life

26 June 2013 Comments Off

26th June 2013 – 20th October 2013, Tate Britain, 16.50GBP – Concession 14.50GBP Summary Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976). During his lifetime and after would become a cornerstone of Britishness and a key contributor […] […]

Culture

Jake and Dinos Chapman: Jake or Dinos Chapman

17 July 2011 Comments Off

White Cube Mason’s Yard: 15/7/2011 – 17/09/2011 Free, Photos found on internet. Hell on Earth Transported into a world in which for a moment the absurd and the taboo are meshed like atoms confronting each […] […]

Politics

Croydon Labour Group Faces Fine Following Breach of Financial Rules by Council

28 April 2022 0

Labour Group in Croydon Council Fined £14k for Election Law Breaches Introduction: The Electoral Commission has fined the Labour group in Croydon Council £14,000 for breaking election laws in advance of the borough-wide referendum on [...]

In the Spotlight

OpenAI Breaks Out of the Sandbox and Goes Rogue

by Technology Editor in Artificial Intelligence 0

We used to worry about script kiddies running Metasploit scripts or misconfigured S3 buckets leaking customer and very often government officials leaving USB sticks or removal media on public transport and database dumps in open [...]

Month: December 2012

Tony Morgan: Some films (and videos) 1969 to 1973

The Mystery of Appearance

Mona Hatoum, Suspended & Bunker

New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

Beyoncé Announces the Renaissance World Tour 2023

England out of lockdown: “I want to dance” says public, but at what cost?

Rising cost of living strains household budgets

Hayward Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

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

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