Category: art & culture
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Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton star in this 1966 classic, based on the stage play of the same name. The film is a dark battlefield of mind-games and contradictions, constantly leaving you unsure in a suspended state of distress and uncontrollable laughter. We are introduced to the volatile marriage of Martha, and George, and their…
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Kate Bush: Lessons in empathy
Singer songwriter Kate Bush has mystified, and inspired for decades now. Whilst her unique sound, both vocally and musically is what makes her so instantly identifiable, just as notable is her story telling. Each song is a beautiful tale: of a widow attempting to contact her dead husband; a grieving mother who’s son is killed…
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Akira: shattering the status quo frame by frame
The revolutionary 1988 film Akira is a cult classic for a reason. It introduced the West to the true potential of Japan’s animation, and undoubtedly influenced film for years to come. Based on the Akira series by Katsuhiro Otomo, Akira is a cyberpunk teen fantasy set in the post apocalyptic Neo Tokyo, 31 years after…
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Saving face: balancing tradition and love
Alice Wu’s 2004 feature film debut is a comedic triumph, telling the story of Wilhelmina, a young Chinese-American doctor, battling with societal pressures, caring for her unwed pregnant mother, and finding the courage to love freely. The film opens with Wil, having been dragged by her mother (Ma) to yet another Chinese gathering, disgruntled…
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Spooky season special: An introduction to long furbys
We’ve all been there, scrolling for a bit too long on the Instagram explore page or Tumblr. Each post is more *interesting* than the last, and before you know it you’ve fallen into a void you cant escape. Fortunately (maybe), this rabbit hole has led us to the Internet phenomenon that is, drum roll please,…
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Ruth Bater Ginsburg: a legacy to inspire us all
We wanted to take a moment to remember and reflect on all the work RBG did throughout her life. May her legacy be an inspiration to us all, to fight for equality and help to raise each other up along the way. Paving the way for women everywhere, Ginsburg fought the status quo, both in…
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Quarantine: a blessing in disguise?
I’m from Poland, but I’m a full-time Illustration student in London. So when the pandemic started to get serious, I was back in my dorm in London, alone and anxious. It was finals week for the term, so while trying to work on my final assignments I navigated my way through living in London without…
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Convenience Store Woman: the societal norms we don’t care to challenge
In a world where we have, and continue to break down the walls of convention, Convenience Store Woman looks at the societal norms the majority don’t care to change. Full of rare worldly insight, this book captures the moments we sometimes overlook. Like a magnifying glass on society, Convenience Store Woman offers a deadpan commentary…
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Broad City: Comedic genius and a New York State of Mind
Comedic genius at its best. Cliché as it may sound; Broad City is the (loud) voice for a generation. We may idolise the women of Sex in the City, or try to decipher which character we are from Friends, but Broad City invites us to look at the reality of life in the big city.…
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Artist spotlight: Annabella Design Co
In the second instalment of or Artist Spotlight feature we speak to the creator of Annabella Design Co about her new whimsical new collection of stickers (Available tomorrow 11/08/20), the inspiration for her designs, and her plans for the future. Why did you decide to create Annabella Design Co? I’ve always wanted to run a…
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