In January I went to a Calligraphy class with Quill London, and I have since been practicing daily – or as much as I can – after work, in the evenings. I’ve always loved stationary, so this is pretty much the perfect hobby for me. To my surprise, I’m being realistic about buying nibs, … More Happy Valentines Day
I have just finished reading The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami. This strange yet gripping tale follows Toru Okada throughout the period of just over one year of his life. In the beginning, Toru’s life slowly unravels- unbeknown to himself, and at this point the reader too- perfectly setting his character up for the … More The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
Yesterday was my 24th birthday and as a surprise, I was taken to Kew Gardens. This is somewhere that I’ve wanted to visit for a long time. The weather wasn’t ideal, but the rain did subside whilst we were inside the gardens. I’m sure that during summertime, Kew looks even more beautiful. The large glass … More Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Kenyan born, New York based artist, Wangechi Mutu presents an exciting new collection of works at the Victoria Miro from October 14th until December 19th. Mutu’s artwork is strikingly unique and beautiful. Her work centres around the body and subversion of the female body which allows Mutu to question issues of cultural identity, African politics, … More Wangechi Mutu
Cap’n Jazz- Little League Ought- Habit Parquet Courts- Borrowed Time Parquet Courts- The More It Works Sonic Youth- Cross The Breeze Bauhaus- Bela Lugosi’s Dead Public Image Ltd- Public Image Saccharine Trust- A Human Certainty Cap’n Jazz- Oh Messy Life
Swedish sister duo, First Aid Kit are rocketing to the top with their new and fourth record, Stay Gold. Joanna (blonde) and Klara (brunette) Söderberg appear to be going from strength to strength; as their latest release is scoring high across the review board, the girls are making waves on their six-month international tour. … More First Aid Kit, Stay Gold (2014) review
During November of 2011, I took a trip to Paris, visiting art galleries and cultural hot-spots. These photographs have been left untouched for a long while. Upon discovering them, and upon reflection, I decided that my favourite part of our trip was the visit we made to Centre Pompidou. The views surrounding the museum are … More In and around Centre Pompidou
Back with their eighth full-length release, The Black Keys have managed to place their new album, Turn Blue, at the top of their pile. This consistent and psychedelic, eleven-track album seems set to secure this Ohioan duo future success. The 2011, El Camino, brought with it Grammys and sold out arena tours, so it would seem that Turn … More The Black Keys- Turn Blue (2014) review
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