Andrey Bartenev: «Behind Every Artist Lies a Word from Heaven»
Andrey Bartenev first came to London in 1995 to take part in Alternative Miss World, the legendary pageant created by…
Culture
From Writers to Financiers: London Theatre in September
Summer has flown by — blink and you missed it. Scorching and relentless, it has finally given way to autumn…
Alexandra Orlova’s first trilogy of exhibitions explores strategies to exorcise fears
Glasgow-based curator Alexandra Orlova inaugurated the trilogy of group exhibitions The Suspense of Opening Grandma’s Mystery Casserole. This first chapter…
Richard Dadd: A Life Inside and Beyond Bedlam
Richard Dadd was born on 1 August 1817 in Chatham, Kent, the son of apothecary Robert Dadd. He began drawing…
Columns
Anna-Ester Volozh: “You Can Teach a Thought Some Manners”
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At the British Animation Film Festival, we had already encountered the world of Anna-Ester Volozh — her The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess was one of those works that…
Theatre in August: From Musicals to Drama
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August. What do you mean, it is August already? Should you happen to be spending the month in London, remember that the city’s theatrical life does not slow down even…
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…
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George Benjamin: It is so difficult to write music, almost impossible to write it well
Born in 1960, British composer George Benjamin began composing at the age of seven. In 1976 he entered the Paris Conservatoire to study with Messiaen, after which he worked with…
Strange Discoveries in British Homes: History in the Walls
The United Kingdom—a land of green fields and historic mansions—holds many curious secrets within its walls. Every basement can be a hidden chamber, every garden an archive of human history.…
Why Luxembourg is the Best Tourist Destination in 2023?
Everyone has heard of Luxembourg but, quite surprisingly, not a lot of people can say that they have travelled there. Luxembourg, the tiny European country and the only Grand Duchy…
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,…
Ira Litmanovich: «Technical progress begins to dominate everything»
Artist and animator Ira Litmanovich filmed An Unwritten Play as a film about Alexander Volodin, but in the end it…
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…
Business
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…
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…
Lifestyle
Seoul: Where Fashion Lives Today
When we brought our When Earth Breathes collection to the Seoul Runway Show at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), I expected…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
