David Hockney’s new exhibition is a celebration of art’s future
Beloved British artist David Hockney may be 85, but he is still pushing the boundaries of what art can do. Known for his bold use of colour, astute portraiture, and intrepid depictions of queerness, David Hockney is a national treasure. His work has pushed boundaries in every way that art can;...
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How Tory Lanez case demonstrates Hollywood’s misogyny
Rapper Tory Lanez has been found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot. But angered responses from Lanez’ fans – and the demonisation of Stallion – highlight Hollywood’s persistent issue with successful Black women. Since the summer of 2020, rapper Megan Thee Stallion has claimed Tory Lanez shot...
Has health guidance gone a tad too far?
In the last few days, Britain’s Food Standards Agency has compared being around cake in the office to passive smoking. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction has concluded that no amount of alcohol is safe. Yes, our wellbeing is important, but can’t we have fun anymore? Barely a...
Study shows most musicians can’t afford equipment
New research by charity Help Musicians says that over 90% of all musicians can no longer afford equipment to perform live shows. Being a musician is a tough ordeal in the age of streaming. Most consumers aren’t buying CDs or vinyl, with touring and merchandise usually serving as the...
The intern behind Spotify Wrapped was never given her dues
The popular round-up format has become a viral trend marking the end of a year. But many don’t know it was created by an intern in under three months. Is it even December if you don’t share your Spotify Wrapped? The music streaming platform launched Wrapped playlists in 2016, giving users...
Opinion – Emily in Paris proves cliché tv shows are necessary
It’s the series you love to hate or vehemently hate to love. Riddled with predictable plotlines, exaggerated portrayals of life in the French capital, and no mention of the pandemic or economic inflation – it’s Emily in Paris. But does the show really deserve the scrutiny it gets? No other...
BRIT awards under fire for selecting all-male nominees
In 2021, it was announced that the annual ceremony would be foregoing the gender split for its best artist category. This year, however, only men are in the running. At a time when inclusivity is at the forefront of every conversation, you’d assume that companies, brands, and key industry players would think twice before publicly committing to an act of blatant discrimination. Whether they’re initially ‘trying’ in an effort to...
How gaslighting became our word of the year in 2022
Gaslighting — defined as a particular kind of deception and psychological manipulation that causes you to question your own reality. It has been chosen by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as 2022’s word of the year, following ‘a 1740% increase’ in searches. The word itself arises from the 1938 thriller play ‘Gas Light’, which revolves around a husband who slowly deceives his wife into believing she is losing her sanity. At...
How Batgirl’s failure poorly impacted Glasgow’s community
Months after the movie was infamously pulled, business owners in Glasgow are still getting the short end of the stick from film sets. After sinking £75 million and countless hours into the blockbuster Batgirl movie, Warner Bros shocked many by pulling the plug last summer. Not only had the movie already been filmed (a massive endeavor that saw Glasgow’s streets transformed into Gotham for almost half a year), it...
Should we mix politics and sports?
As Qatar hosts the football world cup this year, many people have one issue - where the game is being held. But should we keep political happenings away from the pitch? In 2010, Sepp Blatter, the then-president of FIFA announced that Qatar would host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. While FIFA was and still is indicted with accusations of corruption and ethics breaches, Qatar itself is being confronted over its...
