Culture
Around the world in 44 nudes
Photographer Alexandra Leese’s latest project, Me + Mine, explores the relationship women have with their bodies: from Hong Kong to Brazil via Zoom.
How the suddenly popular series Wayne got a second chance
Irish actor Mark McKenna stars in the volatile teen series that’s “John Wick meets John Hughes”, and it’s getting another shot on Amazon Prime.
Rubric Initiative is set to diversify the fashion industry
An army of industry insiders including AnOther Magazine’s Nell Kalonji, British Vogue’s Olivia Singer, menswear critic Alexander Fury and stylist Ibrahim Kamara are behind a brand new mentorship program offering expert advice to BAME youth.
Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn: Small Axe’s dancing star
The 26-year-old actress on her captivating TV debut in Lovers Rock and how working with Steve McQueen and Micheal Ward brought her back to her roots.
Riaz Phillips’ new book celebrates the diversity of Caribbean food in the UK
The updated second edition of 2017’s Belly Full is the essential food guide you never had. It took him up and down the country in a bid to tell the stories of its best Caribbean food joints, giving a voice to the people behind them.
Young and dumb in Y2K: watch Dan Scott-Croxford’s new film, 18
A cohort of boisterous teens, smoking in Burger King, loads of booze, a trip to Brighton and zero common sense. What could possibly go wrong?
Then and Now: Black Britain through the eyes of Jeshi and Don Letts
Boys Do Art so Boys Don’t Cry
Better living through creative therapy: addressing men’s mental health with the London-based collective of painters, collagists and multidisciplinary artists.
Theo Cottle captures Bulgaria’s wild, costumed youth for his debut photo-book
The enthralling images that make up Generation / поколение are a celebration of family and folklore in the depths of rural Bulgaria.
The Book of Revelations: how Carl Lentz went from Hillsong hypepriest to pariah
A six month affair between the lead pastor of HillsongNYC and a mysterious woman sent the megachurch into a tailspin and scattered its celeb-heavy congregation – including the Biebers.
Big Sky’s Jade Pettyjohn has worked with all your Hollywood faves
One of the leads of David E. Kelley’s Twin Peaks-like new drama recommends something old and something new to watch.
Bedroom brands to support in lockdown 2.0
The second quarter of 2020 has seen 176,115 new businesses incorporated in UK, with many converting hobbies into thriving bedroom brands. Just like the four creative so-and-sos here...
What’s eating Irvine Welsh?
As well as entertaining millions, the Scottish novelist has shocked, repulsed and pissed off a legion of readers since the early ’90s. Now he’s on a mission to find new meaning in affrontery in Sky doc Offended by Irvine Welsh.
Yinka Bokinni on her friendship with Damilola Taylor
In her self-produced Channel 4 documentary The Boy Next Door, the Capital Xtra DJ sheds light on the childhood that shaped her and how it feels to hold onto grief for 20 years.
Hood Century is the daily dose of architecture you didn’t know you needed
In the last year, ex-music manager Jerald Cooper has built a steady IG following by bridging the gap between Black culture and midcentury modern architecture. Now, he’s released a fancy deck of flashcards to teach you about your neighbourhood, and he’s got a lot more up his sleeve...
Industry star Myha’la Herrold’s stock is on the rise
How Lena Dunham, HBO and a show that’s “The Wolf of Wall Street meets Melrose Place” made a star of the 24-year-old newcomer.
Dash & Lily’s Austin Abrams picks something old and something new
The 24-year-old actor recommends bingeing his Christmas in New York rom-com and makes a case for watching 1948 classic Bicycle Thieves.
Temporary Pleasure is dedicated to getting you back on the dancefloor
The Irish nightlife pop-up has transformed during the pandemic to an extensive online passion project, charting “ephemeral spaces in club culture” throughout the years.
Cult author Dennis Cooper on meth, the death of NYC and Miley Cyrus
Upon revisiting his work for a biography, the Frisk author makes a case for his being the oldest living teenager in the world.
His House: the migrant crisis horror guaranteed to give you chills
Actor Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù on the terrifying demons in his new Netflix film, and the responsibility he had to amplify the voices of refugees.
How UK rap and grime helped make Cafe East the best brunch spot in London
This joint has served the likes of Ghetts, Headie One, D Block Europe and Jorja Smith. Perfectly presented pancakes and exotic fruit aside, it's earned a reputation for respecting Bow's music history.
Unseen photos of Hackney’s vibrant working class history
The Rio Tape/ Slide Archive is a new book documenting the rebellious spirit of east London's residents in the '80s, with photographs highlighting an age of poverty, racism and protest during the Thatcher years.
Could Bratz® influence the election?
As compared to passive neoliberal Barbie or clueless Betty Boop, Bratz have been on the frontlines of social discourse, urging their fans to vote.