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A poem on Christmas in the Anthropocene, from anomalous climate conditions, to the Capitalist condition of Christmas, to the genocide waged on Palestine.
An obituary of Sinead O’Connor, in recent times also known as Shuhada’ Sadaqat. The music of the Irish singer recently passed away has still a lot to tell us, especially at the present moment, about resistance to domination and its abuses.
The realisation that what once felt confusing has now become mundane, habitual. I wrote this poem whilst walking around Soho one day when I forgot my headphones, so I had more of a chance to observe everything on a route I take often.
A review of the play ‘The Book of Mormon’
A reflection on the first retrospective exhibition on the work of photographer Chris Killip and its relationship with Anthropology
A review of ‘Fuseli and the Modern Woman: Fashion, Fantasy, Fetishism’, an exhibition at the Courtauld gallery featuring a series of private drawings by the eccentric 18th century Swiss artist, Henry Fuseli (1741- 1825).
A poem by Ishani Milward-Bose.
This poem was written as a visceral reaction after witnessing the horrific labour conditions that young men and women working in the construction industry of the developing world have to withstand. It is by nature reactionary and emotive.
The art of photography comes with the challenging nature of politics of representation and narratively complex entanglements. Amidst these anxieties, one must not forget to celebrate life through the lens of their camera and capture what they deem peculiar, beautiful, and thrilling. Here, I want to share three photographs representing exactly this sentiment; to photograph is to express your appreciation and awareness of those that surround you.
“Dear Readers: observe, enjoy, and capture life in any medium that satisfies your eyes and mind.”
An insight into First Nations cooking - recipe by Carli Jacobsen.
Everyday sights, sounds, conversations, and rituals, were so important for Sarah Ali in evoking a sense of home. This is a poem they wrote when living abroad for the first time, along the icy Neretva river in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In this short piece Lucy gives us a taster of her Argonaut November Mix. ‘Liberated Woman’ by Rankin Ann is an ode to Britain’s first black-owned pirate radio show Dread Broadcast Corp as well as Ann’s later shows on BBC Radio - a national celebration of Black British music.
“Music is fundamental to human experience and encapsulates culture, struggle and communitas, and I hope each month’s mix might shed light on this widely silenced music.”
Benedict Croft makes us discover five global fusion sounds: St Germain, Oumou Sangare, Lokkhi Terra and Shikor Bangladesh All Stars, Ravid Kahalani, and Anoushka Shankar. Enjoy!
Regina Legarte: "Cradle is a poem I wrote in a poetry workshop organised by Lacuna Literary Magazine. It is about family.
A film review of "El Etnógrafo" by Agustin Diz, a professor of the Department of Anthropology at LSE.
A movie that triumphs in its depiction of humanity’s relationship to death.
An emotive poem borne of reflections on Palestinian martyrdom while walking through the Glasgow Necropolis