Tears of Chilli and Joy: Dinner at Toba
If you ask me which flavours take me straight back to my three years in Southeast Asia, the answer is…
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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The Coronation Weekend
The crowning of King Charles III on 6th May will be celebrated with traditional processions, a concert at Windsor Castle, the Big Lunch, street parties, a light show across London…
Anya Ostrovskaya: “I’ve always had a tense relationship with authoritarianism”
Anya Ostrovskaya is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She has several performances to her credit, recognized both by critics and with awards. At the Camden Fringe…
Straw, Gold, and Stars: Kiefer and Van Gogh at the Royal Academy of Arts
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a German titan of postmodernism decided to deconstruct Van Gogh and reassemble his works into a new universe, now’s your chance to…
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
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
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…
