Harold Offeh – The Mothership Collective 2:0
We’re living in strange times. The present seems like it’s built on shifting sands and the future? Well, that's anyone’s guess. But it does feel like it’s up for grabs. The Mothership Collective 2:0 will invite visitors of all ages to imagine potential futures by...
Many Ghosts, Many Shells – David Blandy and Petra Szemán
words Alexa Wang Many Ghosts, Many Shells brings together artists who use games to explore memory, identity, and the stories we tell about ourselves. Sharing ideas across cultures, generations, and creative styles, the exhibition presents richer, more inclusive ways...
Eat GIRLS – A majestic musical connection, a holy energy
Most of the time when I write for you guys, I go for a full-on melange of the night. This time, I’ll keep it short. I worked on three ink pieces during the night, all in A4 format. The night was spectacular—left my spirits buzzing and high. We came off a rough weekend...
How to explore Spain’s rich historical tapestry: A journey through time
words Alexa Wang Spain is a living museum where over 35,000 years of human civilization have left an indelible imprint on the landscape, architecture, and culture. From prehistoric cave paintings to ultramodern museums, the country gives travelers a great opportunity...
Ka-Tzetnik: The Man from the Other Planet
In 1945, just months after his release from Auschwitz, Yechiel De-Nur sat down—still in his striped prison uniform—and began to write. In just two weeks, he was reborn as Ka-Tzetnik, a name meaning "the man from the camps." Under this pseudonym, he authored searing...
From Medieval Castles to Modern Art Along the Danube
words Alexa Wang The grand sweep of the Danube River has shaped European history for millennia, from medieval fortresses perched on rocky outcrops to the avant-garde museums dotting its banks today. This mighty waterway threads through some of the continent’s most...
Obongjayar fiery single ‘Jellyfish’ aimed at spineless politicians
We’re into this spiky new track from Obongjayar, 'Jellyfish' — a searing shot at the spineless politicians running the show. The kind who feel like they’ve been cooked up in a lab: engineered to blandly obey their overlords, whether they’re oligarchs, media moguls, or...
Parties – power games and revelry an exhibition by David Gledhill
Parties - When Does a Work Break Become a Party? A nice diversion to many and a stomach churning minefield for others, the word 'Party' conjures up many images and scenarios. From the office party where we may see bland colleagues transformed into gyrating, drunken...
Suede return with tenth studio album ‘Antidepressants’
Suede return with the announcement of their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Antidepressants, set for release on September 5, 2025, through BMG. The album is now available for pre-order. Leading the charge is the brand-new single “Disintegrate”, an urgent and...
Uýra – The Rising Forest – Fashion in Film Festival
words Alexa Wang Step into the heart of the Amazon, where the forest breathes resistance and the body becomes a sacred battleground. Uýra – The Rising Forest is a powerful, soul-stirring documentary from Juliana Curi following Uýra, a transgender Indigenous artist, as...
Bartees Strange on latest album ‘Horror’ and tour
Bartees Strange grew up surrounded by fear—his family told cautionary tales as life lessons, and he turned to horror movies as a way to build resilience. For a young, queer, Black kid in rural America, fear wasn't just an idea—it was reality. Horror, his latest album,...
WITCH release Nadi – the remarkable comeback of the Zambian rock gods
When I first gave this song a play I was listening to it blind. The raw energy and driving nature of it blew me sideways. I was falling over myself to find out who this mysterious new band was. I then found out it was WITCH, a band originally from the 1970s and this...
Tracey Emin: Sex and Solitude
Palazzo Strozzi presents Tracey Emin: Sex and Solitude, the most extensive exhibition ever held in Italy dedicated to one of the most renowned and influential artists of our time. Curated by Arturo Galansino, Director General of Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi, the...
The Anthropocene Illusion by Zed Nelson
‘In societies where modern conditions of production prevail, life is presented as an immense accumulation of spectacles. Everything that was directly lived has receded into a representation.’ Guy Debord, The Society of the Spectacle Over the course of six years and...
The Most Exciting Places to Visit in the U.S. This Summer
words Alexa Wang Planning a trip to the States this summer? The U.S. is a fantastic destination, but with so many incredible places to choose from – and such a vast and diverse landscape – deciding where to go can be a challenge. With that in mind, here are a few of...