Afra Nur Uğurlu is a visual artist and recent London College of Communication graduate whose practice bridges beauty, fashion, art, and cultural studies. In this interview, we discuss Hinterland, her zine exploring how the Turkish diaspora navigates and challenge es dominant representations…
Read MoreTownsend Productions is marking the 50th anniversary of the Grunwick Strike (1976–1978) with the return of We Are the Lions, Mr Manager!, a powerful play written and musically directed by Neil Gore and directed by Louise Townsend. The production features Rukmini Sircar as Jayaben Desai. Ahead of the London run, we spoke to Neil Gore and Rukmini Sircar…
Read MoreCharlotte Winifred Guérard is a London-based artist and recent graduate of the Royal Academy of Arts School, where she was recognised as a Paul Smith’s Foundation scholar for her artistic achievement. Her work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy, Coleman Project Space, Fitzrovia Gallery, Messums and Palmer Gallery, and she has completed prestigious residencies including…
Read MoreBBC Radio 1 presenter, DJ, podcaster, and award-winning entrepreneur Jaguar joined us for our In conversation with series to discuss her journey from sneaking out to raves on the tiny island of Alderney to becoming a tastemaker in the UK dance scene, her debut EP flowers…
Read MoreAnnie Frost Nicholson is an artist whose work sits at the electric intersection of personal memory, public ritual and emotional release. Known for transforming private grief into bold, colour-saturated experiences - from stitched paintings to micro-discos - Annie’s practice creates space for collective healing without losing the rawness of its origins…
Read MoreWe spoke to visionary director Łukasz Twarkowski ahead of the UK premiere of ROHTKO, a groundbreaking production that takes inspiration from the infamous Rothko forgery scandal to ask urgent questions about originality, truth and value in art today. Combining theatre, cinema, sound and digital technology, the work challenges…
Read MoreIranian-born British curator and producer Tima Jam is the Founder of Art Voyage, a new migrant-led cultural platform committed to building a dynamic, equitable, and globally connected arts ecosystem through novel initiatives comprising exhibitions, public art, summits, residences, and community engagement to create a lasting cultural and social impact…
Read MoreBetty Ogundipe (b. 2001) is a multidisciplinary artist of Nigerian heritage whose work explores resilience, femininity, and the power of love and resistance. Her debut solo exhibition, LOVE/FIGHT at Tache Gallery…
Read MoreAbsolut Vodka celebrated the launch of its Keith Haring Artist-Edition bottle with a public art takeover, transforming London’s Charing Cross station into “Haring Cross” on 17–18 September. We spoke with Deb Dasgupta, Absolut’s Vice President of Global Marketing…
Read MoreMaya Gurung-Russell Campbell is an artist working across sculpture, image, and text, exploring personal and collective memory. She is currently studying at the Royal Academy Schools (graduating 2026) and holds a BA in Photography from the London College of Communication…
Read MoreDanielle Brathwaite-Shirley lives and works between Berlin and London. Working predominantly in animation, sound, performance and video game development, and with a background in DIY print media and activism, the artist’s practice focuses on intertwining lived experience with fiction to imaginatively retell and archive the stories of Black Trans people…
Read MoreYARA + DAVINA make social practice artwork, creating ambitious public artworks that respond to site, context and audience. Unfailingly inventive, they use formats from within popular culture to make works which are accessible and playful…
Read MoreSofija Mehta, born to a Serbian mother and Albanian father and raised in Germany, grew up immersed in hospitality. A spontaneous trip to Ibiza led her to meet her husband and business partner, Sid, with whom she co-founded Island Hospitality, the team behind Chinois, Beachouse, Mikasa, and Finca La Plaza…
Read MoreBorn and raised on the island of Ibiza, Marc Costa has spent over 15 years building a career that bridges nightlife and real estate. We sat down with Marc to talk about his journey, the unique identity of Chinois, and what it takes to create unforgettable experiences in Ibiza’s world-renowned nightlife scene…
Read MoreAaron Wright is a curator of contemporary performing arts, originally from the Midlands, and currently serves as Head of Performance & Dance at London’s Southbank Centre, a role he took on in 2023. Alongside his work at the Southbank Centre, he runs the queer performance club night Knickerbocker at The Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick…
Read MoreMandy Yin, the Malaysian-born chef behind Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar, is returning as ambassador for celebrASIA, taking place at Battersea Power Station from 5–7 September 2025. Yin has created an exclusive chicken satay burger with Chick’N’Sours, combining traditional Malaysian flavours with a modern twist, and we spoke to her about sharing her cuisine and culture with festival-goers…
Read MoreBenni Allan is the Founding Director of EBBA Architects, a London-based studio recognised for its ambitious, cross-disciplinary approach that bridges architecture, culture, fashion and design. Benni founded EBBA to unite his passion for architecture, making and collaborative practice. In this interview, Benni discusses EBBA’s ethos and Pulse, a new installation commissioned for Houghton Festival at Houghton Hall…
Read MoreDr Lana Locke, Senior Lecturer at Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London, is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose work spans sculpture, painting, drawing, video, and performance. Self-taught for over a decade before gaining postgraduate qualifications, Lana’s practice focuses on sustainability, materiality, and community engagement…
Read MoreClive Lyttle is the Artistic Director of Certain Blacks, a new Arts Council England funded organisation. He has held senior roles at Arts Council England, including Head of Combined Arts for the South East, overseeing circus, outdoor arts, and major venues like The Roundhouse and Jacksons Lane…
Read MoreJudith Clark is a curator and fashion exhibition-maker, and currently Professor of Fashion and Museology at the University of the Arts London. She lectures on the MA Fashion Curation and is a founding Director of the Centre for Fashion Curation. From 1997 to 2002, she ran London’s first experimental fashion gallery in Notting Hill…
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