The Weight of the Unspoken

An exploration of silence, queerness, and constrained intimacy, this article examines Veronika Butkevich’s installation practice as a reflection on closeted identity, familial tension, and the emotional weight of what cannot be spoken.

Recent philosophical movies and shows that rewired my brain

Recent films and series that approach storytelling philosophically, examining questions of identity, work, culture, and ethics through cinema and television.

What the 2026 vision board misses

As the new year approaches, vision boards flood our screens, offering images of clarity and success. This article questions what these rituals of aspiration reveal about ambition today, and what is lost when achievement overtakes attention.

The Philosophical Anatomy of the Love Triangle

Why are love triangles everywhere again? From The Summer I Turned Pretty to Kierkegaard, this essay dissects desire, idealization, and modern intimacy.

Liminal Realities

Jungian Perspectives on Myth and Imagination in Contemporary Figurative Art. In an age enthralled by rationality, artists like Sophie Wake, Wangechi Mutu and Hugo Winder-Lind summon something older and wilder.

Red pilled women

Explore the rise of Red pilled women and the new genre of strategic femininity shaped by modern dating, intimacy, and the financial and emotional pressures of neoliberal society. A deep dive into gender politics, desire, and the contradictions we navigate today. Article by Yeama Bangura, Visuals by Artist Juno Calypso

BFI London Film Festival: philosophical reviews

A set of close, philosophical reviews from the 69th BFI London Film Festival — tracing how this year’s films stretch the language of cinema and test what it can still do.

Bugonia by Yorgos Lanthimos: review (spoiler alert!)

A philosophical read on Bugonia: Lanthimos folds the ancient bugonia myth into a sharp corporate eco-satire—conspiracy thinking, optimization culture, and biotech branding collide in brisk, deadpan dialogue (with electric turns from Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons).

Opulent Vampire Aesthetics: A Haunted Bloodline

Vampires mirror the politics and aesthetics of their eras — from aristocratic exploiters to yuppie consumers and minimalist billionaires. Their evolution traces capitalism’s own metamorphosis, where glamour and decay coexist. Each generation’s vampire reveals how power, desire, and inequality continue to haunt modern life.

Frieze London 2025: Ecologies of Attention

In this critical review on Frieze London 2025, we explore how the fair mirrors the contemporary condition of attention, belonging, and spectacle. Through analyses of standout works in the Focus section and returning galleries, we reflect on how artists today engage with ecology, psychology, and memory—transforming Frieze into a living study of how art shapes, and is shaped by, the systems that frame it.

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein & the Fragility of Being Human

In Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro revives more than Mary Shelley’s story — he resurrects her philosophy. The film unfolds like a novel written in light: tender, tragic, and reverent to its creator. Between the warmth of candlelight and the coldness of invention, it asks what it means to create, to destroy, and to feel. Here, horror becomes poetry, and Shelley’s centuries-old questions about empathy and reason breathe again through del Toro’s lens.

Giuditta Vettese: I Would Like to Meet the Eye of the Sun and the Moon

Gigi Surel explores Giuditta Vettese’s I Would Like to Meet the Eye of the Sun and the Moon at Fanshaw Projects - an exhibition where eroticism becomes an act of transformation. Through clay and video, Vettese reclaims Medusa’s snakes as protectors, and lets the body emerge as a vessel for desire and renewal.

Under the loupe - London Fashion Week SS/26.

This September, perediza held a loupe to London Fashion Week SS26, tracing the fine lines that escape the wider lens. From Maximilian Raynor to Sprayground, Pandora to Pauline Dujancourt, we magnified the fleeting sparks where craft and imagination sharpen into clarity. Fashion under the loupe is not just spectacle, but intimacy.

The Guilt of Stillness

Helen Ibrahimian examines how modern life transforms downtime into duty, where even rest bends under the weight of productivity. The article traces a lineage of thinkers who insist that stillness matters. Structured as a sensory guide, it turns to touch, sound, scent, sight, and taste as anchors — rituals that resist acceleration.

Rachel Jones: Gated Canyons

Reviewed by perediza art researcher Farah Maktari, Gated Canyons marks Dulwich Picture Gallery’s first exhibition by a contemporary artist. Across expansive canvases, Jones uses her body as instrument, layering vivid colour into textured surfaces of presence and emotion. On view until 19 October 2025.

Electric bodies: Rawan El Sheikh’s Portraits of Presence and Pulse

Critical review by Gigi Surel
Rawan El Sheikh captures identity as presence, not performance. Her portraits buzz with emotional depth, documenting self-expression as ritual, resistance, and quiet defiance — a vivid snapshot of London’s now.

The Philosophy of Love Island

A critical and philosophical breakdown of Love Island, drawing on Aristotle, Debord, and Baudrillard to explore our obsession with spectacle, raw emotion, and public judgment — and what the show reveals about modern love, performance, and the need to feel something real.

Harry Freegard Gorgeous

Reviewed by perediza art researcher Farah Maktari, Gorgeous marks Harry Freegard’s debut solo show at Soup Gallery. Across 19 collages, Freegard weaves silk, pastel, and memory into tender portraits that explore vulnerability, nostalgia, and British craft. On view until 19 July 2025.

Basel Social Club

In her vivid dispatch from this year’s Basel Social Club, writer Gigi Surel captures a week of spontaneous encounters and subtle provocations. Housed in a former private bank transformed into a sprawling playground of installations and performances, the event felt like a joyful collision of intimacy and spectacle.

Frieze 2025 New York

Amid a city buzzing with art, Frieze New York brought together bold visuals, mythic narratives, and unexpected moments of calm. Highlights included Chitra Ganesh’s vibrant storytelling, Jeff Koons’s larger-than-life bronzes, and Tuan Andrew Nguyen’s haunting kinetic sculptures. Article by Hela Grabowska

Recommended to Death: How Online Culture Lost Its Spark

Candice Lee unpacks the collapse of recommendation culture and the creeping sameness of online life—where every trend, product, and influencer feels like a copy of a copy. As taste becomes algorithmic and engagement drops, the essay asks: what happens when influence stops inspiring? And could the future lie in spaces that don’t sell, but make us feel?

The White Lotus: season 3 breakdown (ending explained)

A layered, referential dissection of Mike White’s The White Lotus Season 3 by Aryana Arian and Polina Kravchenko. From Buddhist allegories to Rumi’s poetry, tragic tableaus to TikTok theories, this piece explores the show’s mythic structure, moral paradoxes, and East-West entanglements. A meditation on belief, power, and the limits of transformation — all wrapped in the silken sheets of prestige TV.

Linder, Danger Came Smiling

Baneet takes us into Danger Came Smiling, where Linder Sterling’s art dissects power, perception, and the body. Through photomontage, sculpture, and performance, the exhibition unravels decades of objectification and resistance. In an era of AI lovers and deepfake illusions, Linder’s work forces us to question—are we the watchers, or the watched?

A dissection of London Fashion Week AW25

Just like clothes themselves aren’t just simple threads woven together, but an amalgam in a composition of other different materials that conform finished pieces which only come alive in the context of being worn by a body and exist in the world that that body inhabits.

The Alchemy of Presence: Crafting the Invisible with Cherry Cheng

In The Alchemy of Presence, we explore Cherry Cheng’s first perfume workshop, where scent becomes history, chemistry, and self-expression. Held at 67 York Street Gallery, by Teaspoon Projects, the session unveiled the artistry behind perfumery, guiding participants through constructing a rose accord while exploring fragrance’s deep cultural and scientific roots.

Blue Nude’s Fusion of Art, Identity, and Sustainability

Blue Nude, a brand that seamlessly blends art, sustainability, and craftsmanship, presents its Raha collection—a reimagining of clothing as a personal and cultural narrative. In this exclusive interview, founder Katarina Protsack and artist Chisara Vidale discuss their collaboration, exploring how textiles can become vessels of memory and meaning. Dive into the full story to discover how Blue Nude is shaping a more thoughtful approach to what we wear.

Wheels of Memory

Sam Sharma’s latest film explores the profound connection between identity, memory, and the material world through the Royal Enfield—a symbol of South Asian heritage and intergenerational bonds. Rooted in personal history, yet universally resonant, the film challenges us to consider how objects carry the weight of our past while shaping our present.

Porcelain Cherries by Lauren Bulla

Santiago Guerra reviews Lauren Bulla’s poetic symphony of modern love—a fearless exploration of chaos, humor, and self-discovery.

Frieze 2024 London

In an era where the art market often feels predictable, Frieze London 2024 dared to subvert expectations by placing young, bold galleries and emerging talent at the forefront of its Focus section. What might have once been dismissed as gimmicky—like inflatable penguins—now offers a moment of reflection, showcasing the undercurrent of innovation driving the art world forward. Emily Sussman’s exploration of this year’s fair reveals how this shift represents more than a reorganization of booths.

London Fashion Week / SEP 2024

London Fashion Week Chronicles

At London Fashion Week SS25, fashion became a space for dialogue, encouraging reflections on creativity, sustainability, innovation, and the complexities of modern life. Across five days, designers sparked conversations about how fashion intersects with culture, society, and our relationship with the world around us.

Giving Back: Rialto a Hackney Multi-Dimensional Store

We dive into Rialto, where East London’s artistic spirit comes alive in a vibrant, ever-changing space. Curated by Amy Rollings, this boutique at Hackney Downs Studios is a haven for creativity, showcasing the work of local makers. Each piece tells a story of craft and community, blending function with art. Rialto isn’t just a shop; it’s a place where connections are made, individuality is celebrated, and the warmth of the community thrives.

Anna Werner x Studio Bonelli: Dripping Memories & Commodification

Anna Werner and Studio Bonelli’s collaboration challenges the commodification of fashion by emphasizing the personal memories and emotions woven into garments. Bonelli's Covid-19-inspired designs, characterized by "memory dripping" blue paint, reflect a deep introspection. Their work questions societal obsession with luxury, advocating for a meaningful connection with our belongings and consistent personal expression.

London Fashion Week / JUNE 2024

Join us as we explore the rich mosaic of London Fashion Week June 2024, celebrating its 40th anniversary with a focus on diversity, heritage, and innovation. Our article highlights the contributions of Black, South Asian, and Queer communities, and the evolution of menswear, and features intimate interviews with designers like Hardy Blechman of Maharishi.

cake zine in london

Recounts of a lively evening in London celebrating the launch of the fourth issue of Cake Zine, "Tough Cookie." Discussing its intriguing content blending culinary culture with fiction and memoirs, and the nostalgic, cathartic pleasure of indulging in sweet treats. Cake Zine stands out for its unique blend of food, tradition, and engaging storytelling.

Eurydice Towards the Light

"Eurydice Towards the Light" directed and written by Pauline Raybaud, reinterprets the myth of Eurydice through the voices and stories of modern women, blending poetry, music, and visual storytelling. The immersive event features performers interacting dynamically with the audience and projections, creating an emotionally resonant experience that highlights themes of womanhood and solidarity.

ROSACEA revelry

Rosacea Revelry is a project introduced in light of Rosacea Awareness Month, aiming to challenge conventional beauty standards by presenting a model with rosacea in a positive light. Through creative modalities and mirrored reflections, it encourages viewers to reconsider aesthetic judgments and embrace diversity in skin. Critiquing media's role in promoting unrealistic beauty ideals, the project advocates for a more compassionate and inclusive attitude towards skin differences.

inhabiting project

PHOTO PROJECT - DYNAMIC ARTICLE
by POLINA KRAVCHENKO

The journey of relocating to a new country is an emotional odyssey, whether by choice or necessity. While forging a new life, one finds themselves assimilating into the fabric of a fresh city. Simultaneously, the city subtly imprints its essence onto the individual's material world – a transport card, a new set of keys, or shoes adapted to unfamiliar weather. Amidst this exchange, a question emerges: Are you inhabiting the city, or is the ci...

Kira's Portrait

The article delves into the self-portraiture journey of Kira Wilson, exploring themes of identity, heritage, and technology. Drawing inspiration from artists like Ana Mendieta and concepts from scholars like Gayatri Spivak and Bell Hooks, Wilson navigates the complexities of self-knowing, juxtaposing nature and technology, past and future. Through her photography, Wilson reclaims her narrative, embodying both subject and maker, in an act of radical performance.

Winter Recap

Embark on a journey through winter reflections with New York-based writer Yeama, as she gracefully guides us towards a tranquil, affectionate, and productive existence.

The Body Project

“Everyday it’s a work in progress being comfortable… “
- G-Ma

A project by Alex Briseńo

Christmas Supper by Ella's Menza

An Article reviewing the experience of Ella's Menza supper club and their special Christmas night at Shreeji.

The White Sabbath by ABINTRA 8

by Francesca Nicolodi

The White Sabbath was a ceremonial event put together by ABINTRA 8 on the reinterpretation of spiritualism, occultism, and folk stories through the concept of “Light.” ABINTRA 8 is an event organizing collective that stimulates all our senses and more through avant-garde hermetic exhibitions filled with mythology and symbolism.

Hedonism: a philosophy misunderstood

by Philipp Prüller

An engaging article discussing the meaning and practice of the misunderstood philosophical theory: Hedonism

Paintings, Art, and Colors from Patagonia

by Ailin Schulz Jones

An Argentinian London-based artist exploring the connections between emotional journeys, story-telling, and nature with painting.

New Year, New Philosophy

by Philipp Prüller

How Kahlil Gibran's ‘The Prophet’ can influence your 2023

the white lotus: breakdown

a deep and critical breakdown of S2 of the white lotus - our favorite 2022 TV show

our favorite A24 films

9 of our favorite A24 movies that will give you an excellent introduction to the A24 world.

TV shows with the best soundtracks

A list of our favorite TV show soundtracks and composers.

Top 9 Books you have to read

An incredible list of the radical, feminist, activist, beautiful and vile, strength and weakness, war and peace by Asta Johanne Vangkilde.