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…
Culture
London’s New Names: Out of the Blue Showcases Emerging Artists
From 16 to 17 October, London will host Out of the Blue, the first public project by the new cultural…
How to Collect Digital Art: An Art Advisor’s Guide
Digital art has a knack for making perfectly sensible people feel they need a degree in computer science before buying…
British Art Fair 2026: From Hockney to Digitalism, the Changing Face of Britain’s Art Market
British Art Fair at Saatchi Gallery offered a rare cross-section of Britain’s art market, from Hockney, Moore and Hepworth to…
Columns
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…
AY YOLA: How to Remain Yourself When the Whole World Has Heard You
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For me, flying is not simply a convenient stretch of time in which to observe life. It has become part of the work. Not long ago, I found myself in…
‘Nowhere to Wear This’ and other Goldsmiths’ Hall classics during the traditional annual Fair
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The Goldsmiths’ Company, one of Britain’s oldest livery companies, holds its traditional exhibition at Goldsmiths’ Hall in late September each year, bringing together independent jewellers from across the UK to…
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Gray Ashes of Unlove: Shakespeare’s Play as a Mirror of Antisemitism
This Merchant of Venice—with the added subtitle 1936—is pinned to the stage floor, like a model, with push pins, two scenes sharply contradicting the classic content of Shakespeare’s play, yet…
Royal Academy of Arts Young Artists’ Summer Show 2023
Royal Academy has finally opened its “younger” counterpart of the annual Summer Exhibition. Young Artists’ Summer Show has been first introduced five years ago and since then has been exhibiting…
Touching Virtuality: How to Say Goodbye to the Real World
Virtual reality surrounds us. For now, it’s confined to our phones and computers, yet soon digital worlds will feel far more tangible. As early as 2021, Mark Zuckerberg grasped the…
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…
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…
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,…
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
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…
Seoul: Where Fashion Lives Today
When we brought our When Earth Breathes collection to the Seoul Runway Show at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), I expected…
The Emptiness in Which Form Is Born: Notes from Japan
This is my third journey to Japan. And for the third time, what impresses me most is not the temples,…
Travel
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’…
Tbilisi: Revisited
I have lived in London for over 30 years, yet Georgia remains a place I cannot stay away from for…
Health
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…
«Trust Matters More Than Price»: The Founders of Esteworld on the Future of Aesthetic Medicine
Aesthetic medicine has long ceased to be solely about appearance. Today, it is a multi-billion-dollar industry where medicine, technology, psychology,…
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…
