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3 days ago4 min read
Going Analog: A Case for Film Photography
Editorial Assistant, Kalypso Isaidou, runs through the nature of film photography and why in 2025 we should all be going analog.
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3 days ago3 min read
Nosferatu Fashion: The Stylised Clothing Behind The Gothic Horror
Creative Supervisor, Madeleine Foster takes us on a journey of the costume design choices made for the gothic, 2024 film - Nosferatu.
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Feb 23 min read
The Beauty of Spending Time Alone
Culture Deputy, Unique Gray, shares her new year desire to enjoy all things solo and reveals the importance of connecting with one's self.
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Jan 222 min read
Tracey Emin’s 'My Bed': An Ode to ‘Bed Rotting’over 25 years on
Co-Editor, Isabella Dewson, reflects on Tracey Emin's 1998 artwork 'The Bed' as an eternal symbol of the Gen-Z coined term 'bed-rotting.'
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HARD
Jan 53 min read
‘What’s In My Bag’: How Much Are We Revealing?
Kalypso Isaidou dives into the ever-prominent 'What's In My Bag' trend to see if it truly measures up to its insightful reputation.
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Dec 15, 20245 min read
An Interview With the matcha diaries: Hibernation, Starting Out In Media & The Autumn Diaries
Words Deputy, Christina Pinhorn, interviews the iconic duo behind 'the matcha diaries' podcast, discussing both advice & all things cosy.
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HARD
Dec 13, 20244 min read
“For Your Convenience” Opening Night - A Review
Art Deputy, Maria Radlett, reflects on her visit to the NRG exhibition 'For Your Convenience' and the role of art in fuelling social change.
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HARD
Dec 12, 20244 min read
Interviewing RLF Fellow, Daniel Ingram-Brown
Words Editor, Maia Wensley interviews our very own Royal Literary Fund Fellow, Daniel Ingram-Brown, to go in depth on student resources.
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Nov 27, 20243 min read
Reflecting on Aesthetica Film Festival 2024
After representing HardMag at Aesthetica 2024, Scarlet Somerville engages us in her final reflections of the festival and future must do's.
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HARD
Nov 25, 20244 min read
Scarlet's Aesthetica Report:Experiencing the Festival
Scarlet Somerville's Aesthetica Report puts us in her high heels experiencing what the Aesthetica Film Festival 2024 had in store this time.
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HARD
Nov 22, 20248 min read
Interviewing @the_m_poetry: Acknowledging Street Art Antics
Kalypso Isaidou interviews the talented SKG street poet, @the_m_poetry, to understand what truly goes on behind the scenes of street art.
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HARD
Nov 16, 20242 min read
The Importance of Grassroots Music Venues
Inspiring your next night out, George Barnard introduces us to the Grassroots Music Venues and how we can all revive love for live venues.
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HARD
Nov 12, 20245 min read
Playboi Carti: The Ethics of Manufacturing Mystique
Ngabo Maninga investigates Playboi Carti's manufactured persona, how it captures his fanbase and what exactly this means for music in 2024.
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HARD
Nov 1, 20243 min read
10 Top Tips on How to Embrace Being Single during Cuffing Season
Our very own Carrie Bradshaw, known to us as Christina Pinhorn, shares her Top 10 Tips on surviving being single during cuffing season.
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HARD
Oct 31, 20244 min read
Understanding Yugonostalgia: A State of Reminiscing and Escaping Modernity
Kalypso Isaidou investigates the meaning of 'Yugonostalgia' and the tendency to reminisce and romanticise a life outside of modernity.
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HARD
Oct 26, 20248 min read
SAY OWT: A Night Celebrating Their 10th Year Anniversary
Christina Pinhorn reports on the 10th Anniversary of 'Say Owt' live poetry performances, including an interview with slam poet Henry Raby.
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Oct 19, 20243 min read
Unearthing the Beauty of John Burnside’s ‘History’
Reminiscing on one of her favourite poems by John Burnside, Christina Pinhorn shares her heartwarming billet-doux to the late poet's work.
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HARD
Oct 17, 20245 min read
An Evening with Belle and Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch: Fatigue, Faith and Songwriting
Culture Editor, Ellen Morris, discusses Stuart Murdoch's press night at Brudenell Social Club, a surreal night of "loving and connection."
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Oct 14, 20242 min read
Why is the Clean-Girl Aesthetic Soiled with Dirty Politics?
Isabella Dewson discusses the "Clean Girl" aesthetic, exposing the politics of what truly lies behind this seemingly perfect trend.
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Oct 13, 20243 min read
“Child’s Play” Opening Night at The Norman Rea Gallery
In this review, Maria Radlett reflects on the emotive splendour of the new NRG exhibition “Child’s Play: Exploring Childhood Through Art.”
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