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Why I Love Anthony Bourdain
Editorial Assistant, Kalypso Isaidou, shares her love for chef Anthony Bourdain and the desperate need to desert 'chefluencers.'
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May 164 min read
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Britpop, Ladcore, Brexit?
Editorial Assistant, Kalypso Isaidou, unpacks the britpop aesthetic in a post-Brexit age and the crossover between these two British realms.
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Apr 183 min read
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Where’s the Creativity in the Age of Overwhelm?
"Creativity, Burnout and AI: Finding Time to be Creative this Spring" says Co-Editor, Isabella Dewson, as she talks us through the shifting meaning in creativity and how to find it in this digital age.
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Apr 183 min read
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York Needs a One Day Music Festival
Head of Events, Shona Mills shares her experience at 'Live at Leeds In the City' and draws inspiration on how and why York could be one of the next best venues for a one day music festival.
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Apr 105 min read
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Pinterest: Are We Killing Individuality?
Co-Editor Isabella Dewson investigates whether the digital escape and inspiration that Pinterest offers has threatened true individuality.
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Apr 72 min read
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'Hangxiety': Unpacking the Science of the Morning After
Culture Deputy, Unique Gray, gives us the debrief of the morning after - except this time it's the science behind the infamous 'hangxiety'.
HARD
Mar 262 min read
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Closed Conversations - Latrinalia
Editorial assistant, Kalypso Isaidou, investigates the artistic phenomenon of latrinalia -or bathroom graffiti, & its true cultural impact.
HARD
Mar 114 min read
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Oscar's at My House
No need to fear if you missed the Oscars as Scarlet Somerville shares the scoop of her highlights of the 97th Academy Awards night.
HARD
Mar 93 min read
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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.
HARD
Feb 74 min read
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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.
HARD
Feb 63 min read
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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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Feb 23 min read
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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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Jan 222 min read
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‘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.
HARD
Jan 53 min read
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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.
HARD
Dec 15, 20245 min read
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“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.
HARD
Dec 13, 20244 min read
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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.
HARD
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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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.
HARD
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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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.
HARD
Nov 25, 20244 min read
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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.
HARD
Nov 22, 20248 min read
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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.
HARD
Nov 16, 20242 min read
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