Galina Yuzefovich: “Talking about reading is a kind of comforting refuge”
Galina Yuzefovich knows how to turn a conversation about literature into a conversation about time, generations, and collective illusions. Why…
Culture
“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…
Moral Tourism: The Tyranny of Distant Outrage
In an age of instant news, we all seem to know everything. Sometimes you don’t even want to know, yet…
Columns
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…
The Road to Damascus
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Pavlik stretched luxuriously. There were about twenty minutes left before the alarm. He had been dreaming of his mother, her hands flashing briskly over a huge bowl of sliced apples,…
Trending
What is Sustainable Fashion, and why is it one of the key trends for the coming years?
Currently, the world produces 400% more clothing than, for example, in the year 2000, and only 20% of these factory-made items are worn by us. The remaining 80% of the…
“Movement generates movement.” Interview with musician and producer Vasily Bvoice
Vasily Bvoice is a DJ, producer, composer, event organiser and lecturer with over 25 years of experience in the electronic dance industry. His career spans such significant projects as Deepmix.ru,…
May December — Unsettling Unforgettable
May December is the new domestic melodrama by Todd Haynes. Incredibly funny and at the same time deeply unsettling, the film follows a story of a controversial couple and an…
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…
