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Meet singer-songwriter Seymour, her enigmatic lyrics and her journey in the music industry

22 January 2024 anastaseea 0

Author: Anastaseea Author’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: @jamieleeculver In the diverse London music scene, Seymour, an emerging singer-songwriter and artist, is slowly but surely carving her space with her poignant lyrics and pop melodies. At 23, […]

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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 […]

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Beyoncé Announces the Renaissance World Tour 2023

17 May 2023 Content Editor 0

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 […]

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Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

28 April 2022 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview The 59th Venice Biennale is the latest edition of a grand international exhibition of contemporary art, which takes place in Venice, Italy. With 213 artists from 58 countries and countless official and unofficial […]

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Fashion industry on the brink of transformation by Metaverse

28 April 2022 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview Fashion is an industry that has always been in flux, but recent technological developments have brought about new changes. One such development is the use of digital fashion, which is clothing that exists […]

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

28 April 2022 Content Editor 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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Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

28 April 2022 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: The Rio Carnival, which took place from February 25 to 28, 2023, was an occasion to celebrate the African roots of Brazil. The event featured giant elephants, baobabs, and black superheroes parading on […]

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UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

28 April 2022 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the performing arts industry, leading to the closure of venues, cancellation of shows and significant financial losses. In recent months, there has been an […]

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Hayward Gallery to host ‘In the Black Fantastic’ exhibit on June 29th

28 April 2022 Content Editor 0

From 29 June to 18 September 2022, the Hayward Gallery will present In the Black Fantastic, the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to the work of Black artists who use fantastical elements to address racial […]

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Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

28 April 2022 Content Editor 0

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 […]

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    Step into the ‘Dr Who: Time Fracture’ immersive experience

    Critical Overview: Doctor Who: Time Fracture Doctor Who: Time Fracture, an immersive experience located near Bond Street Station in London, is produced by Immersive Everywhere in collaboration with the BBC. The warehouse setting is transformed [...]
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    Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

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    Celluloid Inception: Ways In Which the Sci-Fi Imaginary Foreshadowed the Future

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    The Ultimate Guide to Nurturing Your Mental Health

    The Ultimate Guide to Nurturing Your Mental Health The Lowdown Maintaining your mental health is an essential part of living a happy and fulfilled life. It encompasses the way you feel about yourself, your relationships, [...]
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    10 Ways to Harmonise AI with a Balanced Life

    The integration of Artificial Intelligence into our daily existence is often framed through the lens of productivity, yet some of its most profound potential lies in the realm of personal well-being. As we navigate an [...]

The Slow-Motion Collapse: The Real Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts

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24 September 2025 Comments Off on The Slow-Motion Collapse: The Real Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts

The world is witnessing a slow-motion collapse of decades of progress, not onthe battlefield, but in clinics, schools, and villages across the globe. The US government, under the leadership of the current President, has spearheaded […]

UK’s marijuana legislation under scrutiny

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Critical Overview Medical cannabis was legalized in the United Kingdom in November 2018, though the program has been criticized for issues with patients’ access to medicine and approval. The country’s Misuse of Drugs Act of […]

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: An Examination of Abortion Reform in Northern Ireland The history of abortion reform in Northern Ireland has been a contentious issue. In 2019, the UK Parliament passed the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) […]

Discovering the Natural Beauty of Samoa

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Samoa, located in the South Pacific and often overshadowed by its famous neighbours like Fiji and French Polynesia, is a destination that offers an authentic and rustic experience to visitors who are willing […]

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Miro – The Escape Ladder

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14 April 2011 Comments Off on Miro – The Escape Ladder

Tate Modern: 14/04/2011 – 11/09/2011, Not free. Photo found on web. Miro, colour and imagination Joan Miro, now dead for over a 1/4 century. This major reterospective exhibition explores his career as an artist from […] […]

Tech Giant Apple Enlists Union-Busting Legal Teams in Latest Move Against Workers’ Rights

Critical Overview The article reports on the efforts of Apple to oppose the unionization of its retail workers with the Communications Workers of America, with the assistance of anti-union lawyers at Littler Mendelson. Although Apple [...]
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    Celebrating the United Kingdom: A Wonderful World of British Culture

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    The Great Summer Saturation: Cinema’s 2026 Fever Dream

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28 March 2012 Comments Off on Gillian Wearing

28 March-17 June 2012, Whitechapel, London, ended Gillian Wearing If form is like a face looking at you then Gillian Wearing’s exhibition was able to communicate in a limited fashion on societal relations and human […] […]

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Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Jardin Majorelle is a highly popular tourist attraction in Morocco, originally purchased by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980 with the intention of preserving the original vision of […]

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Radio Personality Tim Westwood Faces Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse of Power

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Critical Overview DJ Tim Westwood, a prominent figure in the British music industry, has been accused of sexual misconduct by seven women, all of whom are black. The allegations, which include claims of unwanted sexual […]

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Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

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24 September 2025 Comments Off on Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty
Hollywood, and the global film industry is built on a foundation of talent and star power that is unequalled. But sometimes, it’s the sheer, unshakeable presence of an actress that truly makes a character iconic. [...]

Jeff Bezos Devotes Time to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Rockets

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The Ultimate Coastal Escape: Your Guide to Sun, Sand, Pebbles and Serenity

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Pack your bags and grab your sun cream! Whether you are dreaming of a romantic sunset stroll, a high-octane family adventure, or a cocktail-fuelled weekend with friends, the world’s coastlines are calling. In 2026, beach [...]
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Exploring the Undercurrents of the Gig Economy: Uncovering the Dark Side of Flexible Work Arrangements and Its Impact on Workers’ Well-being

28 April 2022 0
Critical Overview: According to a new report by Gig Workers Rising, companies like Lyft and Uber are offering minimal assistance to the families of their employees who have been murdered on the job. The report [...]
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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 [...]
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Why Your Body Needs Laughter and Tears

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We live in a culture that is utterly obsessed with happiness, most of it curated and selective. Social media feeds are flooded with relentless positivity, wellness and “good vibes.” Via algorithms and dopamine reactions to [...]

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