Another Music: Roman Mints’s New Festival in London
Violinist Roman Mints founded Another Music Festival and successfully staged it in late January. This was the first event of…
Culture
The Road to Damascus
Pavlik stretched luxuriously. There were about twenty minutes left before the alarm. He had been dreaming of his mother, her…
Soul-Saving Musicals: London Theatres in January
The holidays are over. It’s cold outside. Everyone seems to have already taken down their Christmas trees. The world feels…
‘When?’ and ‘Why?’: Questions by the artist 742 to be found at low tide
A new temporary installation by the anonymous street artist 742 has appeared on Bankside Beach on the south bank of…
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To Live Forever: What Is Quantum Immortality?
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Another speculation? A philosophical hypothesis with scientific roots? A religious movement? In truth, it is a little of everything. The idea of quantum immortality is simple, popular, and undeniably alluring.…
New Year
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To celebrate the New Year twenty-four times in a row, one would need to remain just west of the “midnight line” at all times and move along with it at…
Six Reasons to Go to the Theatre in 2026… and a seventh one too!
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In the pre-Christmas, pre-New Year rush, we’re not really thinking about light dresses or spring theatre tickets — but London theatres have long since released their schedules and are already…
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Trekking on the Everest
When a friend suggested I go with her on the Everest Base Camp Trek I hesitated. At 66 I’m no spring chicken, and the EBC is tough. Then I said…
Running to exhibitions like Olympians: spending spring in Paris
Paris is actively preparing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and for the first time in 100 years they will be held in this city in July-August 2024. A major…
Secondary Function — Alsolike Gallery at London Design Festival 2025
Alsolike Gallery presents the international group exhibition Secondary Function, opening as part of London Design Festival 2025. The exhibition brings together contemporary artists, jewellers, independent designers, makers, and sculptors from around…
People
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…
Between Colour and Silence: The Art of Sophie Lévy Burton
After seeing The River Beneath the River exhibition and being deeply moved by its quiet intensity and emotional depth we…
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
“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…
What made the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale memorable
The 19th Venice Architecture Biennale is counting down — the exhibition will close on 23 November. It is one of…
Travel
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…
World Travel Market: Where Travel Is Seen as a Force for Good
One of the world’s largest platforms for collaboration and knowledge exchange in the travel industry – the World Travel Market…
The Journey of Olive Oil: From Tree to Bottle
Olive trees, native to the Mediterranean, bear small, glossy fruits that are rarely eaten raw due to their natural bitterness.…
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
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…
What Is Nano Banana, and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?
At heart, it is a kind of neural Photoshop built on Google’s Gemini platform. For the moment, it is a…
To Live Forever: Digitising Consciousness and the Paradox of Theseus
In an ancient Greek myth retold by Plutarch, there is the story of the ship on which the hero Theseus…
Property
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…
Where Do the Stars Live?
It is no secret that London is home to many celebrities. World-famous Hollywood actors; pop stars, whose songs are familiar…
