Read, Watch & Listen

We look back at our April 2018 Instagrammer, Eliot Nash to explore his Barbican shots.

Swiss photographer Walter Pfeiffer recounts his first steps into the world of photography, and shares the story of how 'Carlo Joh', his series of photographs of a young man oscillating between naked, made-up and drag, came into being.

This April, Kareem Parkins-Brown shares his poem, ‘Did You Pack Your Own Bags?’, inspired by the Cambridge Analytica files and the nature of privacy.

As a composer, Mahler acted as a bridge between the 19th century Austro-German tradition and the modernism of the early 20th century. We've curated our favourites of his works - take a listen.

Since the 1980s, Chilean photographer Paz Errázuriz has documented those living on the fringes of society: from trans communities to the homeless. Here she recounts the stories behind some of her photographs and talks to us about living with her subjects in a brothel during the military regime in Chile.

Inspired by Chisholm '72: Unbought and Unbossed – about the first black woman US presidential candidate, Shirley Chisholm – gal-dem discuss the echoes of politics then and now, intersectionality and a generation hungry for more stories like Shirley's

Inspired by documentary Enemies of Happiness – about Afghan MP and activist Malalai Joya – OOMK chair a discussion on how to create space for Muslim, female empowerment in 2018

Inspired by documentary Georgie Girl – about the world's first trans MP, Georgina Beyer – Cause & Effect zine chair a discussion in response: talking trans visibility, the treachery of 'firsts' and how to bring outsider politics to the mainstream. 

We speak to the experts to learn more about the art behind the arts and gain some insight into the behind-the-scenes work of some of London’s most prominent arts institutions.  

This month, Jenny Jokela shares the story of paraclimber, Anoushé Husain in a handpainted animation featuring an interview with Anoushé where she discusses the concept of difference, confidence and resilience.

After ten years with Merce Cunningham and three with the Michael Clark Company, dancer turned-choreographer Julie Cunningham is embarking on a way of working that’s new to her: her production of Sarah Kane’s Crave will be all-female.

 Our selection of songs and ballads that will help you relax - close your eyes and drift away.