The Art of “flâner” in Paris

In this exhibition of exceptional photographs, third year student Lara reflects upon her experience in Paris during her year abroad and how to “flâner” (def. “meander”, “wander”, “saunter”, “roam”) à la parisienne.

Approaching Metamodernity, where will culture go next?

Cultural movements, approaches towards the arts, philosophy, and the sciences have defined the nature of many of the greatest cultural treasures of the Western world. From Greco-Roman to Gothic, from Baroque to Romanticism, our culture has always seen one of such movements at its vanguard. Over the last century, we have witnessed the modern era, […]

51 Reasons I Am Not Smiling

I get asked this question a lot: whether I’m reading, running, stocking sodas at work or just sitting quietly thinking to myself: The question that is, apparently, on everyone’s minds is, “Why aren’t you smiling? Smile! You look so tired/sad/angry! You’d look so much prettier if you smiled!” Fear not! I assure you there is […]

Pokémon Let’s Go: Pikachu-Part Two

Ben Vickers continues his journey into the world of Pokémon in the second part of Let’s Go: Pikachu!

Emilia Bassano: Shakespeare’s Muse and Feminist Icon

If you are even slightly familiar with the sonnets of William Shakespeare, you will know that an elusive figure, referred to as the ‘dark lady’, is mentioned in many of the poems. Various women have been suggested as the name behind the sonnets and Emilia Bassano is one of them.

Preparing for the Apocalypse: Tin Can Edition

With Brexit related uncertainity regarding food supply chains looming over us, Beth Pritchett and Hannah Graham give you a headstart navigating the world of tinned food that might soon be your future

This weeks’ editorial from the General Editors.

The Many Faces of the Apocalypse

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