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Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

23 June 2023 anastaseea 0

Author: Anastaseea (Anastasia Gouli) Author IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: Richard Mukuze Based in the heart of Shoreditch, the Holywell Collective is a unique community that has become a haven for independent musicians and artists. The collective […]

Business

The Tariff Tempest: Is the Global Economy Caught in a Zero-Sum Game?

“Tariff is a Beautiful Word”: The Resurgence of Protectionism The phrase echoes with a singular, almost defiant clarity: “Tariff is a beautiful word”, Trump. These aren’t the musings of some obscure economic theorist, but the [...]
Culture

Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

Critical Overview: The Chinese government’s control of online content is backed by a sophisticated infrastructure of laws and censors, as exposed by Wen Yunchao. Censorship falls into two categories: public security authorities and internet police [...]
Home

Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

Critical Overview: Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is known for its resilience against wars, diseases, and political turmoil, but the pandemic has forced its indefinite suspension, greatly affecting the city and its residents. Since its inception [...]
Culture

Bacon and Moore Flesh and Bone

ASHMOLEAN, 12 Sep 2013 to 19 Jan 2014, 8GBP About the exhibition This is a rare chance to see two of Britain’s greatest artists. Francis Bacon (28 October 1909 – 28 April 1992) and Henry […] […]
Cuisine

Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

Ingredients: 2 cups of sushi rice2 cups of water1/4 cup of rice vinegar2 tablespoons of sugar1 teaspoon of salt1/2 lb of fresh tuna sashimi1 avocado, sliced1/2 cucumber, sliced1/4 cup of soy sauceWasabi pastePickled ginger Instructions: [...]

Discovering the Beauty of the UK: 2 Unforgettable Road Trips

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29 July 2021 0

Introduction: Road trips are a unique way to explore a country, and the United Kingdom has some fantastic routes to offer. Whether you are planning a summer vacation or a weekend break, a road trip […]

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

News

28 April 2022 0

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 […]

Electric Vehicle Drivers Struggle with Limited Charging Infrastructure

Business

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular among people who are concerned about the environment and want to reduce their carbon footprint. Governments around the world have set ambitious goals to increase the […]

Theatre’s Resilience: Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact.

Culture

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Will Theatre Survive COVID-19? The impact of COVID-19 has led to questions about whether theatre will survive. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s remarks and Helen Lewis’s article in The Atlantic added to the growing concerns. […]

Havana’s Nightlife: Top Bars, Clubs & More

Travel

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Nightlife in Havana, Cuba As the sun sets, Havana’s vibrant nightlife comes alive, characterized by the blaring music, the thronged streets, and lively pockets of the city eager for a night of revelry. […]

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 [...]

Ethereum Upgrade to Destroy Coins by August 4

29 July 2021 0

Ethereum London Upgrade on Track to Launch on August 4: A Critical Overview The forthcoming upgrade to the ethereum network, known as the London hard fork, is eagerly anticipated by the cryptocurrency community. The upgrade […]

2021 Horoscope Overview: What to Expect

29 July 2021 0

Astrology for 2021: Overview Horoscopes As we move into 2021, we leave behind the astrological challenges of the previous year and look forward to rebuilding and improving our lives. The astrology for 2021 promises a […]

Savers Rejoice as Interest Rates Rise, but Remain Calm

29 July 2021 0

Experts Warn Britons to Take Action as Interest Rates Rise Interest rates have started to rise again, which is good news for savers. However, financial experts are warning Britons to take the right steps during […]

The Mystery of Appearance

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7 December 2012 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 […] […]

Next-Gen Consoles’ Influence on PC Gaming

Technology

29 July 2021 0

New Console Technologies for PC Gamers to Look Forward To PC gamers tend to be more interested in hardware launches from Nvidia and AMD, but there are good reasons to be interested in the new [...]

Culture

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 […] […]

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. [...]

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The Ghost in the Silicon: AI Demystified

20 April 2026 0

The hype cycle is exhausting, isn’t it? We are currently drowning in a sea of “unprecedented” breakthroughs and “existential” threats, all served up with a side of corporate messianism. One day, AI is the benevolent [...]

In the Spotlight

The Guide to Virtual Reality

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Virtual reality (VR) technology uses computer-aided stimuli to create the immersive illusion of being somewhere else. However, opinions on its potential range from it upending our lives in a way nothing has since the smartphone, [...]

Month: June 2023

Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

The Tariff Tempest: Is the Global Economy Caught in a Zero-Sum Game?

Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

Bacon and Moore Flesh and Bone

Simple sushi, A Simple Recipe

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

Theatre’s Resilience: Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact.

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

Bridget Riley, National Gallery