Category: CULTURE
Franco Battiato
Franco Battiato (1945–2021) was a visionary Italian musician, filmmaker and spiritual seeker who captivated audiences in Italy while remaining largely unknown in the English-speaking world. Following the release of Il Lungo Viaggio and the exhibition Un’altra vita at Rome’s MAXXI, this article explores the life, music and philosophy of an artist who searched for a permanent centre of gravity beyond fame and success.
Stories Without Borders: Arab voices
A celebration of Arab creativity, Stories Without Borders explores the highlights of this year’s Safar and Shubbak Festivals in London. From powerful documentaries to surreal cinema and community-led art spaces, this review reflects on how storytelling—through film, food, and conversation—builds bridges across cultures.
Taste the World at Womad 2023
Taste the World is a space where musicians playing on the main stages at Womad are invited to come and have an informal chat as they cook a dish from their homeland interspersed with singing a few songs.
Gift or Burden | The French Refugee Food Festival
Every year, On June 20th, restaurants throughout France open their kitchens to migrant chefs, allowing customers to sample dishes from countries whose cuisine they may not normally taste.
Corée du Sud : de la cicatrice à l’éclat mondial
De la K-pop aux séries télévisées en passant par le pansori et le design, la culture sud-coréenne rayonne bien au-delà de ses frontières. À Londres, le festival K-Music et l’exposition Hallyu! The Korean Wave du Victoria and Albert Museum rendent hommage à cette ascension fulgurante. Une plongée immersive dans l’histoire, les métamorphoses et la conquête mondiale de la culture coréenne.
Queerness from London to Seoul
From Seoul to London, a wave of bold, life-affirming queer stories is reshaping the cultural landscape. Across film, theatre, and performance, artists are confronting gender, identity, and belonging with honesty, beauty, and imagination—offering not just representation, but revelation.
SXSW 2023
SXSW 2023 proved to be a vibrant celebration of creativity, resilience, and cultural dialogue—offering a compelling counter-narrative to dominant portrayals of the American South. From groundbreaking films and deeply personal interviews to unforgettable musical performances, the festival reminded us of the region’s complexity and its potential for reinvention.
Kurios
Step into the steampunk dreamscape of Kurios, Cirque du Soleil’s spectacular return to London’s Royal Albert Hall. With gravity-defying acts, whimsical storytelling, and theatrical magic, this show reminds us why Cirque remains unmatched in the world of live performance.