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In conversation with Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley

Danielle 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…

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In conversation with Mandy Yin

Mandy 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…

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In conversation with Benni Allan, Founding Director of EBBA Architects

Benni 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…

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In conversation with Lindokuhle Sobekwa

Lindokuhle Sobekwa is a South African photographer from Katlehong, Johannesburg. Since his first exhibition in 2013, his work on social issues and personal histories—like his photo essay Nyaope—has gained international recognition. A member of Magnum Photos, Sobekwa was recently awarded the 2025 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize for his project I carry Her Photo with Me…

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In conversation with Nimrod Vardi and Claudel Goy, directors of arebyte gallery

 Nimrod Vardi and Claudel Goy, directors of arebyte Gallery, discuss how the space is redefining digital art by blending technology, social science, and immersive experiences. From AI and consciousness to the societal impact of tech, arebyte’s bold exhibitions go beyond visual spectacle, focusing on meaningful engagement and innovative presentation…

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