Culture

It’s a RETRO GROOVE PLAYLIST featuring an ensemble of world jazz that lets you travel across the globe and through time. Dive into this mix of alternative jazz, soul, and funk movements from Japan to…

A New Book Tracing the Intimate Bond Between Yves Saint Laurent and Photography On July 10, 2025, Phaidon releases Yves Saint Laurent and Photography. This striking new book explores the fashion icon’s deep connection to the photographic image. The…

Tupac Shakur was never just a rapper. “He was an example for millions,” Michel Haddi says. He became a cultural lightning rod who channeled rage and tenderness into verses that still feel urgent decades later….

Exploring Palestinian Embroidery and Heritage On June 26, 2025, V&A Dundee opened a free exhibition titled Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine. This compelling show offers a deep dive into the rich world of Palestinian embroidery, known as tatreez….

FIVE FRENCH ASSOCIATIONS SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING TRANS PEOPLE TODAY Visibility and support for trans lives are urgent. Indeed, in France, trans communities face growing challenges, from limited healthcare access to social exclusion. Therefore, five grassroots…

OFF-CAMPUS REWIRES ADULT LEARNING. A new Parisian space where coffee meets curiosity, and adult education gets the cultural upgrade it deserves. For centuries, learning was confined to ivory towers. Philosophy stayed in dusty libraries. Cinema…

For actress Lovie Simone, stepping into the role of Keisha Clark in “Forever”, Netflix’s contemporary adaptation of Judy Blume’s iconic coming-of-age novel, marked a turning point. It was more than just another project. Rather, it…

Photographer: @mattiaholm, Makeup by Christina Y. Kim, Using: Smith Cosmetics, Danessa Myricks, Ben Nye, Make Up Forever, M.A.C., RCMA, Mykitco, Vintage handmade Dervish hat, Celine white Blouse

Undressed to impress. Since the 1990s, female US rappers have navigated a world where visibility often demands sensuality. When Lil’ Kim posed in pasties or when Foxy Brown rhymed in lingerie, they weren’t just provocateurs,…