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The New Puritanism: How Gen-Z Made ‘Uncool’ the Ultimate Flex

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1 May 2026 0

There was a time, not so long ago, when youth was synonymous with the glorious, messy pursuit of oblivion. To be young was to be a hedonist, a cigarette-clutching nihilist standing on the edge of […]

The New East: Why Bangkok is the Final Frontier for the Eurovision Machine

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20 April 2026 0

The Eurovision Song Contest has always been a beautiful, glittering paradox. Born in 1956 as a technocratic experiment by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to test the limits of live international broadcasting, it has morphed […]

Agadir Unveiled: The Atlantic Jewel of the Maghreb

Africa

8 April 2026 0

A Journey of Sun, Sand, and Soul Forget what you think you know about Moroccan getaways. While Marrakesh pulses with an almost frantic energy, Agadir—perched gracefully on the Atlantic coast—offers a different kind of magic. […]

The Architecture of Awe: My Neighbour Totoro and the Industrialisation of Wonder

Culture

8 April 2026 0

How Studio Ghibli’s Pastoral Dream Conquered London’s Concrete Jungle At the Gillian Lynne Theatre, the air doesn’t just feel different; it feels filtered through a 1950s Japanese summer. As of April 2026, the Royal Shakespeare […]

THE OUTBORN

5 under 5

15 January 2026 0

Prelude: The Veil and the Stone Nandita Dhatrika They say the spirals were born of two mothers.Solmyrra, the Weaver of Light, who sang harmony into the void and birthed worlds radiant with her song.And Veythara, […]

Culture

Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

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 [...]
Culture

Queer theatre debuts ‘Daddy’, a groundbreaking play

Critical Overview Jeremy O. Harris’ play Daddy, directed by Danya Taymor and first staged off Broadway in 2019, explores the complex issues of race, money, and art patronage in contemporary America. The play’s central feature [...]
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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 [...]
Culture

Boys’ takes center stage at the Barbican

A Critical Overview of BOYS: Exploring Masculinity through Collaborative Theatre BOYS is a theatrical performance that presents a fresh exploration of masculinity, using a collaborative and immersive approach to create an ethnically diverse ensemble of [...]
Culture

Kew’s ‘Food Forever’ exhibit set for May 21st

Critical Overview Kew Gardens will be hosting a summer programme in 2022, entitled Food Forever, that explores the impact of our eating habits on the planet. This event will include art installations, film screenings, talks [...]

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