Before She becomes an icon, She is someone’s child. Before She carries the world, She carries her own love
From 6–8 March artist Anna Kiparis presents Every Madonna Was Once a Child, a solo exhibition at Arc Space and…
Culture
Loyalty Costs a Life: The premiere of Alexi Kaye Campbell’s Bird Grove has opened at Hampstead Theatre
This is a play about the making of the famous George Eliot — or rather about the days when Eliot…
“The Conversation That Never Happened”: how to Choose and Not Make a Mistake?
On February 10, the theatrical reading with percussion “The Conversation That Never Happened” took place at Arc Space. It was…
Power — and How to Rid Oneself of It: London Theatres in February
What does February 2026 have in store for us? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Theatres have shaken off…
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Keep Dancing, Don’t Stop!
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Winter is drawing to a close, which means the season of endless flights between cities and countries is upon us once more. Festival time begins, that feverish stretch for musicians…
Stuart Lawson: “Dancers communicate through movement, not words!”
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British photographer Stuart Lawson, the author of distinctive visual narratives about movement, memory, and identity, has long worked at the intersection of photography, choreography, and human character. His signature technique…
Another Music: Roman Mints’s New Festival in London
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Violinist Roman Mints founded Another Music Festival and successfully staged it in late January. This was the first event of its kind that Roman has organised in London (Moscow audiences…
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Sergey Sarakhanov: A Man of the Neo-Renaissance
Sergey Sarakhanov is a photographer for whom art is not just a means of self-expression, but a way to challenge clichés, empty forms, and indifference. His work is sharp and…
Rishi Sunak wants to transform industrial zones into residential areas
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to streamline housing construction on abandoned sites throughout England. These measures, aimed at stimulating housing development, target so-called “brownfields” (sites previously used for…
Dubai Design Week 2025: the city as a laboratory for the future
Dubai has long been a magnet for global design, and the new 11th edition of Dubai Design Week 2025 reaffirmed this role. Organized in partnership with Dubai Design District (the…
People
Vasiliy Zorkii: “It’s vital to create new neural connections every day”
Vasiliy Zorkii is a musician, director, writer, producer and screenwriter, known for work at the intersection of music, theatre and…
Roman Mints: “Restoring justice has special meaning for me”
One of the brightest and most original musicians of his generation, violinist Roman Mints has performed with dozens of renowned…
Askhat Maemirov and Shynargul Kabysheva: “It’s important not to forget to remain human!”
The private theatre The Arts Stage from Kazakhstan is bringing the play “The Black Cloak” by Georgy Khugaev to London. The performances…
Business
The Games Conference Every Parent Should Know About
In a city that is accustomed to playing host to global discussions, there are few events that have had a…
AI and the Remaking of Elite Power: How Processes Replaced Prestige
We are living in an era of profound transformation, in which the traditional coordinates of power and influence are increasingly…
Is it worth buying on Black Friday?
Black Friday is no longer just a day, but a whole period of frenzy in UK supermarkets and shops: some…
Lifestyle
Inside Le Cordon Bleu London: How Chefs Are Made
January is notoriously a time for fresh starts—and for some, that change is a big one. It’s in January that…
“Bed Rotting”: A Psychological Look at a Popular Gen Z Trend
In recent years, a trend with a half-ironic, half-accurate name has quickly spread among Gen Z: “bed rotting.” This term…
Digital Ghosts on Your Phone Screen
Now you can carry the departed in your pocket, alongside your keys and wallet. The company 2wai has launched an…
Travel
Seven stops in Japan: a journey through a flawless country
“We want to go to Japan,” my children announced. “We want to get pushed into subway cars by station staff…
First Snow, First Ski and the main question: ‘Can We Come Back?’ – Family Resort Rainer in South Tyrol
“Mum, when will I see snow?” asked my 7-year-old daughter, looking through the window at rainy London.
Where Does the Balinese Discovery Actually End?
Most travel destinations exist in our imagination before we ever set foot in them. You see a photo or hear…
Health
ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea: The Art of Longevity, Reimagined
Interest in longevity medicine and integrative wellness is surging. More people than ever are opting for retreats that combine restoration,…
Pregnancy Holiday: Embracing luxury & well-being in dreamy destinations with mom’z
Modern women are increasingly prioritising their health and well-being as they prepare for motherhood. Many seek to escape busy city…
Dry January: A Sobering Trend
The echoes of holiday toasts have faded, the New Year’s hangovers are behind us, and hundreds of thousands of people…
Education
Generation Distracted: Why Focus Now Feels Like a Luxury
Inattention among children and youth is now recognized as an issue around the world and across different educational systems. This…
To Live Forever: What Is Quantum Immortality?
Another speculation? A philosophical hypothesis with scientific roots? A religious movement? In truth, it is a little of everything. The…
Google Genie 3: The AI That Creates Worlds
Not so long ago, turning a text prompt into a 3D model or video clip was the pinnacle of neural…
Property
Islands and Ruins: Britain’s Market of Unusual Properties
Every property listing in Britain is, at best, a dreary photograph of a lawn and, at worst, a beige-toned, soul-sapping…
Art Deco: style and possibilities
This architectural and artistic style emerged in 1919-1920 in Europe. It got its name from the French “Arts décoratifs” (decorative…
Microspaces: proven solutions for compact living
Compact living spaces can seamlessly combine functionality with style and even elements of luxury. Both architects and interior designers firmly…
