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“Weird for the sake of weird.” While it may have been written for comic effect, this flippant definition of Postmodernism, given by Moe Syzlak aka the bartender in The Simpsons, pretty much sums up the general public’s take on an often misunderstood contemporary cultural movement. Fortunately the V&A is here…
Depending on your culinary preferences, you’ve gotta love or loath a steakhouse. Those in the latter camp will usually be turned off by the carnivorous undertones of chowing down such hunky chunks of meat sweating in its own juices, more suited for famished business-types (or sardonic haters of cows). But…
I brought a friend with me to see Broken Lines. Once the credits began to roll he turned to me, let out a deep breath and said “I need a moment to process that“. Then we went to the pub and discussed the film for almost two hours; it was…
Imagined Cities, a new exhibition at the Department of Coffee and Social Affairs, is fresh evidence that some of the most exciting creative work right now is happening on the border between fine art and design. Curated by Dainow&Dainow, the show brings together limited-edition art prints by talented architecture graduates and professionals as part of…
I am…a blogger, freelance fashion and media consultant. I also give ‘special lectures’ at the University of the Arts. I’ve lived in the capital for 6 years and if I’m away for too long I miss the noise, crazy people and the different vibes you get from each area. The…
The capital’s creatives have had it scrawled in their diaries (in red Sharpie marker, naturally) for months. It’s a biggie, the London Design Festival – and now in its 9th year, it promises to be vaster and more exciting than ever. But, with a dizzying 250 events and exhibitions to…