«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…
Culture
«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…
Shakespeare and Company: Shakespeare, Sylvia Beach and a Table with a View of Notre-Dame
How can Shakespeare help you explore Paris? Where can you get a truly delicious cup of coffee with a view…
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…
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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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A guide to global design events: spring 2026
The spring season of 2026 is filled with events that reveal how the design industry is evolving. The context in which projects emerge is shaped not only by studios and…
The story of one masterpiece: reconstructing the story of Bolero’s creation
Actor Raphaël Personas, who plays Maurice Ravel in a new film, Bolero, by Anne Fontaine (released in France in March 2024), looks a bit like Cillian Murphy, having a similar…
Tragedy and Surrealism: London Theatres in April
April marks one of the most important months for British theatre, with the Olivier Awards soon to be presented at the Royal Albert Hall. Everyone is watching, holding their breath…
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
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…
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…
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…
