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Bold Afro-Futurism Front and Centre at Kudzanai-Violet Hwami’s Vibrant Solo Show

Bold Afro-Futurism Front and Centre at Kudzanai-Violet Hwami’s Vibrant Solo Show

Victoria McCraven, MA History of Art I guess being a black body there is a sense that politics will follow you wherever you go. There’s nothing you can do about that. But how can I escape that just for a little while and carve my own ideas about the

RSC’s Taming of the Shrew subverts gender roles in a production pertinent to our #MeToo culture

RSC’s Taming of the Shrew subverts gender roles in a production pertinent to our #MeToo culture

Josh Mock, BA Arabic and Persian The matriarchal reimagining of 1590’s Italy in this production and the objectification of male characters leaves men squirming in their seats Each year I look forward to the winter RSC Shakespeare productions at the Barbican, and this year I was not disappointed. With

Creativity and catharsis come hand-in-hand in FKA Twigs’ ‘Magdalene’

Creativity and catharsis come hand-in-hand in FKA Twigs’ ‘Magdalene’

Jasmine Hearn, BA Global Liberal Arts The process of healing is a silvery thread woven through the album’s nine tracks. As the year draws to a close, FKA Twigs’ record ‘Magdalene’, released on 8 November by Young Turks record label, stands out as one of the most unique and

The Kate Moss Experience: “An Original and Creative Delight.”

The Kate Moss Experience: “An Original and Creative Delight.”

By Indigo Lilburn-Quick, BA History and Politics As I entered the Oxford Arms, a charming and quintessentially English pub in the heart of Camden, I had little clue what to expect. Walking through the buzzing crowd of other students, I picked up my tickets to The Kate Moss Experience at

Top 4 Places to grab a bite near SOAS

Top 4 Places to grab a bite near SOAS

Amina Ali, BA English and Arabic * 1. House of Morocco, 82 Caledonian Rd, N1 9DN Moroccan owned, this café is a lovely place for breakfast, brunch or lunch – you could even study there! The comfortable, vibrant Moroccan-style sofas and pillows are a great space to unwind, read a book, write

Listening to history outside the colonial lens

Listening to history outside the colonial lens

Sara Khan, MA South Asian Area Studies A set of 5 audio dramas by the theatre group Tamasha tries to change your perspective through some painful storytelling. The lights turned down. The audience stopped talking. We all got ready to hear an audio drama that might change our view of

‘Look, black is beautiful, black is excellent’: Psychodrama Listening Party

‘Look, black is beautiful, black is excellent’: Psychodrama Listening Party

By Amina Ali, BA English and Arabic In honour of black history month, Najwa Urman created ‘Blklisteningparty’. The monthly event is hosted at Peckham Levels, with each one focussing on a different black artist. At a listening party, the audience collectively listens to one artist or album followed by open