«In Circulation: An Exchange of Memories»: A solo exhibition by Siarhei Yazlavetski
A solo exhibition by Siarhei Yazlavetski at J/M Gallery, In Circulation: An Exchange of Memories, is a documentary photography project…
Culture
Danny O’Connor: Awakened Dreams Opens at Nobu Hotel London
Eclectic Gallery presents Awakened Dreams, a solo exhibition by Liverpool-born artist Danny O’Connor, hosted at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square…
London theatre in July: shows for conversation and reflection
Summer is in full swing! You want to relax, wear beautiful clothes, drink champagne or lemonade, wander thoughtlessly through streets…
An Artist of Line and Thought: Daniel Brush exhibition in École Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris
Some seven or eight years ago, at TEFAF in Maastricht, a colleague drew my attention to a group of steel-and-gold…
Columns
Ira Litmanovich: «Technical progress begins to dominate everything»
By
Artist and animator Ira Litmanovich filmed An Unwritten Play as a film about Alexander Volodin, but in the end it turned into a story about time, memory, the fragility of…
The Well Walk Theatre: The Alchemists of Puppet Theatre
By
The Well Walk Theatre was opened not so long ago by Zina Drouche and Dylan McNeil, together with actress Marina Turmo, and already this unique little theatre has become deeply…
A Change of Register: London Theatres in June
By
This theatrical June, classic stories seem to change key, to study themselves, to try out new voices. Of course, here His Majesty the Playwright becomes especially important — what will…
Trending
Lists of Lords, Knights, and Dames: Honours for Achievements and Consolatory Awards for Resignation
The Publicised Honours List 2024 brings to the forefront numerous outstanding personalities from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in various fields such as sports, arts, media, education, healthcare, and…
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…
Witches, Giants, and Whispering Knights: Britain’s Lesser-Known Megaliths
You’d think that thousands of years, harsh weather, the Crusades, developers, shepherds, wars, and tourists would’ve wiped these stones off the face of the earth. And yet — they’re still…
People
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,…
Arthur Boan: «45-minute violin concerto prepares your brain for Shakespeare»
Canadian actor Arthur Boan, a graduate of Guildford School of Acting, is known to London audiences for his roles in…
Istanbul: Changing Faces and Meanings
Istanbul has always been a city of transformation: from Constantinople, the capital of Byzantium, to a modern metropolis, its identity…
Business
SOURCE FASHION 2026: HOW THE GLOBAL FASHION INDUSTRY IS CHANGING
While global fashion weeks continue to set aesthetic trends, an event shaping the industry’s economics is taking place at London’s…
Bound by a Single Thread: Irish Crochet Lace as a Model for the Future of Fashion
Last week, I spent several days surrounded by Irish lace. It sounds rather romantic. Yet the more I spoke to…
What Remains of Craftsmanship After Industrialisation?
Today, craft is often associated with small workshops, handmade products, and traditional skills. Yet only 250 years ago, craft was…
Lifestyle
«Hot» Conversations About Climate and Materials
Last week in London will be remembered by many for its record-breaking heat. It seemed as though the entire city…
Status Symbols: Jewellery, Watches, and What Lies Behind the Glass
Two fascinating watch stories broke in the past few days. Most people won’t care – unlike jewelry headlines about hundred-carat…
Honest Materials: how the «green» market is actually evolving
Over the past few years, «sustainability» has moved from a trend to a structural shift in the material market. What…
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
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,…
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,…
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…
