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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 […]

Culture

Creative Ideation & AI Collaborations – From AI Characters to Characters Made by AI?

For as long as we have had novels, cinema, story telling, technology has emerged as a popular global fascination enriched by mecha, ai, androids and the future, often viewed through a lens of dystopian imagination [...]
Culture

CRASH

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 […] […]
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The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

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 [...]
Entertainment

Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

BILLIE EILISH TAKES OVER BBC ONE AND RADIO 1 IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PERFORMANCE BBC One has just announced an entertainment special featuring Billie Eilish: Up Close, where the 19-year-old global music sensation will open [...]
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The Shattered Glass of 2026: Britain’s Antisemitic Crisis and the Sovereign Duty to Protect

In the quiet, leafy enclaves of North London, where the aroma of fresh challah usually defines the midweek rhythm, a different, more acrid scent has taken hold. It is the smell of smoke and the [...]

Your Ultimate 10-Country Bucket List: Fulfil Your Wanderlust!

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19 July 2025 Comments Off

Ready to ignite your wanderlust and dive headfirst into an epic journey of discovery? Grab your passport and let’s go! This isn’t just a list; it’s your personal invitation to unlock incredible experiences, create unforgettable […]

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

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9 December 2012 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. […] […]

Android 13 Beta Release Reignites Big Tech Debate

Technology

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Google has announced the release of the first public beta of Android 13 for users of compatible Pixel devices. While the company is expected to unveil more information about the update at its […]

Jack Dorsey Speaks Out Against Potential Twitter Takeover, Highlighting the Need for Independent Social Media Platforms in a Digital World Dominated by Tech Giants

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Jack Dorsey, former CEO of Twitter, recently shared his support for Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social media platform for $44 billion USD. Through a series of tweets, Dorsey expressed his belief that […]

Martin Creed, Hauser Wirth

Culture

21 January 2011 Comments Off

Hauser and Wirth, 21 January – 5 March 2011, London, UK Mothers, 21 January – 5 March 2011 On view: ‘Work no. 1092, 2011’ – an oversized rotating neon sign of the word ‘MOTHERS’. The […] […]

New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

29 July 2021 0

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 […]

Chef Gino’s Saucy Antics Turn Sour on Set

13 February 2025 Comments Off

Image attribution source from Creative Commons, Source WikiMedia […]

The Spanner in the Works: Mandelson, Epstein, and the Fracturing of the Starmer Project

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When High-Stakes Diplomacy Meets Low-Level Scandal—A Government at the Brink The trajectory of the Labour government, since taking office in July 2024, has shifted from a promise of “stability” to a protracted war of attrition […]

ICA’s History and Impact

Culture

29 July 2021 0

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 [...]

Deja Vu at the Multiplex: Is Hollywood Flogging a Dead Franchise, or Just a Very, Very Tired Horse?

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19 July 2025 Comments Off

The Hollywood Rehash: When “If It Ain’t Broke” Meets “Are You Out of Your Minds?” Ah, Hollywood. The land of dreams, red carpets, and, increasingly, the same damn movies. We get it. If something works, [...]

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Mona Hatoum, Suspended & Bunker

1 April 2011 Comments Off

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 […] […]

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Human Spectrums: Navigating Modern Mental Health

22 May 2026 0

Human behaviour is rarely a matter of neat categories or binary states. Across our lifetimes, the way we think, feel, process information, and interact with the physical world exists on a continuum. In recent years, [...]

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British Prime Minister Kier Starmer Resigns

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The Resignation of Prime Minister Starmer On the morning of Monday, 22 June 2026, the short-lived era of technocratic leadership came to an abrupt, unceremonious end. Standing before a damp Downing Street, Keir Starmer announced [...]

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The Architect of Austerity? Labour’s Identity Crisis in the Age of Pragmatism

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The honeymoon period for Sir Keir Starmer’s administration did not just end; it evaporated. Following a landslide victory in July 2024, the Labour Party inherited a nation weary of “Polycrisis,” yet the mandate for “Change” [...]

Month: June 2023

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

Creative Ideation & AI Collaborations – From AI Characters to Characters Made by AI?

CRASH

The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

The Shattered Glass of 2026: Britain’s Antisemitic Crisis and the Sovereign Duty to Protect

Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

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

Navigating the Cultural Vortex of 2025

Masters of the Menu: A Celebration of Culinary Craft, Culture, and Nutrient-Dense Heritage from the Restaurant to the Screen