_ Marianna Michael _

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I find myself reflecting on the incredible women who have influenced and shaped me. Beyond my own mother whom I dedicate this to—for her mountainous support— and to my best friend Annabelle with whom I wouldn’t be the person I am today without her friendship; there has been a diverse and inspiring array of women who have left an indelible mark on…

Still helmed as one of the most important fashion weeks of them all, this year was likely to be spectacular—not only by virtue of the incredible designers, production crews and creatives who take part, but also given long awaited distance away from the pandemic. Although nestled in a time of financial crisis, this year managed to dazzle with bold creativity, sustainable initiatives, and further…

Since late February, David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) has taken over Kings Cross’ Lightroom. But in a city brimming with immersive art EXPERIENCES, is this one expendable, or does it possess a more profound significance? London is renowned for its vibrant art scene, and more recently, immersive art exhibitions have become a trend within the city’s cultural…

While catwalks are not necessarily "outdated", there has been a growing recognition that alternative formats that better reflect the changing fashion industry are needed.

The fashion show has been a mainstay of the industry for decades — the spectacle that combines high fashion and innovative space design has been an event that can draw hundreds of thousands of eyes from around the world whilst a select few sit at the epicentre of exhibition. But what happens when these lavish displays are seemingly no longer relevant? Fashion shows were the ultimate experience…

Virtual Reality: The Death and Resurrection of Fine Art.

The work of a fine artist is one of texture and scale and is often heavily steeped in tradition; but as technology dominates society and inevitably the arts, is technology the death of fine art, or is it bridging a gap?  The series of paintings In Time of Plague by Barbara Hope Steinberg is spread across two rooms of a VR gallery. We’re all a bit Zoom-fatigued but it’s still a valuable tool…