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…
Culture
Theatre in August: From Musicals to Drama
August. What do you mean, it is August already? Should you happen to be spending the month in London, remember…
«Home Sweet Home»: An Immersive Exhibition — A Journey into Childhood and the Meaning of Home
Until 15 August, London’s Mall Galleries is hosting «Home Sweet Home», a major immersive exhibition by British-Chinese artist, poet and…
In Search of the Grail: Miller Rose Roberts — a new novella by Joseph Millson
This is not Millson’s first book. First came a fantastically funny and candid autobiography «Work… and Other Four-Letter Words: Everything…
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London theatre in July: shows for conversation and reflection
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Summer is in full swing! You want to relax, wear beautiful clothes, drink champagne or lemonade, wander thoughtlessly through streets or fields, and meet up with friends. For nice clothes…
Ira Litmanovich: «Technical progress begins to dominate everything»
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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
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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…
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Giocondas on stage: singers and actresses as protagonists of European operas
The end of the 19th century was marked by an interesting trend in theatre – actresses became the protagonists of new dramatic works, with a time gap between the characters…
Chicken hearts in sour cream: a quick weekend recipe
Chicken hearts are a fantastic food. Unlike other offal, they require no prior preparation and cook very quickly. They have a pleasant taste and great texture, and the best way…
Director Dissatisfied: A duck is in an egg, “Second Act” is Quentin Dupieux’s New Film
Fiction is reality, and reality is fiction. Cinema mirrors truth more closely, while reality unfolds like a staged film. Or is it all inverted once again? The eternal idée fixe…
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
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…
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…
Lifestyle
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,…
Freedom Means Becoming Part of History: The First Gundam Base Store Opens in London
The United Kingdom’s first official The Gundam Base store opened in London’s Camden Market – a space dedicated to one…
«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…
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…
