IXCHEL PRESENTS ‘INTERWOVEN’: A CELEBRATION OF CONTEMPORARY MEXICAN ART
This September, Ixchel, the modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar on the King’s Road, unveiled Interwoven, a new exhibition celebrating…
Culture
Yum, Yum, Yum! Horror on the Theatre Stage
Georgina Collins’ one-woman show Succubus enjoyed tremendous success at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe and has now transferred to London, to…
Judgement, Mercy and the Invisible Child in Natalia Rubtsova’s Happy Families
Two actors at a table. A black backdrop. A lamp between them. In the London rehearsed reading of Natalia Rubtsova’s…
Behind the scenes at LOLAFF: ten films and the stories behind them, told by their creators
The first London Latino Film Festival (LoLaFF) has come to an end. For four days, London became a vibrant hub…
Columns
Modern Nomads
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I’m on my way back from Kyrgyzstan and the World Nomad Games. Like the Olympics, they brought together thousands of competitors from practically every country in the world. Apart from…
What a twist: Musicals in October
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Autumn, they say, is depressing — but not in London. First of all, it is beautiful. And secondly, after a very relative summer lull, theatre life is exceptionally interesting again.…
Steven Kavuma: «Open your doors. And you’ll be surprised!»
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Four boys find themselves in school isolation — a place where they are supposed to sit quietly, feel ashamed and think about their bad behaviour. Instead, they laugh, argue, dream…
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“Diamonds for Everyone: How Lab-Grown Stones Are Changing the Game in the Jewelry Industry”
Natural diamonds have always been an essential attribute of luxury, symbolizing the eternity and uniqueness of a woman. Just a decade ago, the advertising slogan of high-end jewelry brands was,…
Glyndebourne’s First Tosca: Some Impressions After The Dress Rehearsal
Glyndebourne’s first-ever Tosca is not a museum piece, nor simply an elegant staging of Puccini’s Roman thriller. It is a severe, sharply contemporary reflection on power, fear and the banality…
Anna-Ester Volozh: “You Can Teach a Thought Some Manners”
At the British Animation Film Festival, we had already encountered the world of Anna-Ester Volozh — her The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess was one of those works that…
People
Learning to See: Paul Smith’s World at Selfridges
On 7 September, a Paul Smith corner opened at Selfridges, where it will remain until 19 September. Although “corner” is…
Kostya Benkovich: «Art does not kill, but it can wound»
Artist Kostya Benkovich works with metal as if it were the nervous system of the modern world: rebar and pipes,…
Ira Litmanovich: «Technical progress begins to dominate everything»
Artist and animator Ira Litmanovich filmed An Unwritten Play as a film about Alexander Volodin, but in the end it…
Business
Fashion Revolution: What Do We Buy Together with a Dress?
Not so long ago, fashion answered only two questions: what is a dress made of and who designed it? First,…
Artificial Intelligence Now Has an Off Switch: the story of Claude Mythos
Not long ago, we were still debating whether ChatGPT could write a school essay, replace a copywriter or plan a…
Luke Olley: “We Want to Change What People Expect Clothing to Do”
Clothing has long ceased to serve merely as protection from the cold or a means of expressing personal style. Today’s…
Lifestyle
Forty Brands, Future-Ready Technology and Rising Stars: The SEPHORiA Festival
SEPHORiA Europe will take place in London for the first time on 16–17 October 2026, bringing together some of the…
When Everything Is in Fashion
London Fashion Week took place from 17 to 21 September this year, and its programme offered a clear picture of…
‘Nowhere to Wear This’ and other Goldsmiths’ Hall classics during the traditional annual Fair
The Goldsmiths’ Company, one of Britain’s oldest livery companies, holds its traditional exhibition at Goldsmiths’ Hall in late September each…
Travel
Another Reason to Visit Italy This Autumn: the Opening of Sala Effe
Italy’s mild autumn weather is perfect for unhurried walks. In smaller towns, wandering through narrow streets, it is easy to…
Papillon Hotels: A World of Happy People
We arrived at Papillon Ayscha expecting to be impressed by the number of swimming pools, restaurants and square metres. But…
An Arabian Fairytale at JA Palm Tree Court: My Holiday in Dubai
It is often said that Dubai embodies the exquisite Eastern lifestyle. This futuristic oasis on the edge of the Rub’…
Health
Together Forever: Ten Years of Saving Children’s Lives
The Together Forever charity, founded by Sergey Stopnevich in Limassol in 2016, has celebrated its tenth anniversary. Over that time,…
THE HEALTH INDUSTRY’S TOP MINDS CONVERGE AT LONDON’S SIXTH HEALTH OPTIMISATION SUMMIT
After a London Summit in 2025, the Health Optimisation Summit returns for its sixth edition at London’s prestigious Business Design…
LONGEVITY: A GLOBAL TREND TRANSFORMING THE ECONOMY, MEDICINE, AND PERCEPTIONS OF AGING
Just a decade ago, talk of aging prevention was viewed as the stuff of science fiction. Today, longevity is one…
Education
In Your Own Rhythm: The Role of Music Education in Child Development
It has long been an axiom: the first five years of life are a period of intense development. Parents buy…
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…
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…
Property
The Secret Listeners of Trent Park: Jewish Refugees vs. Hitler’s Generals
The historic Trent Park mansion in north London, where British intelligence secretly recorded the conversations of high-ranking German and Italian…
Interior as a Reflection of Lifestyle
Imagine you’ve just bought your dream home or flat. Now comes the next step: choosing furniture, selecting elegant lighting, laying…
Living with a View of Hyde Park: Silicon Valley Meets Prime London
London has always had a talent for attracting interesting residents. Dukes, bankers, artists, film stars — and now the architects…
