Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, is a musical innovator, record executive and philanthropist hailing from Nigeria. He is the pioneer of Banku music, a fusion of sound he describes as a mixture of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions and patterns. As a recording artist, having collaborated with the…
On the evening of Friday 8 September, Morocco experienced a devastating earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale. The nation is currently grieving the loss of more than 2,000 lives, with 1,404 more individuals suffering severe injuries. According to the World Health Organization, the earthquake has already affected over 300,000 people, and this number is…
Deep K Kailey is a cultural narrator and artistic director based in London; through exhibitions, editorials, films, and brand development, Kailey creates resonant visual languages. Most recently the Fashion Director of Tatler and Fashion Editor of Vogue India, her previous engagements include Dazed and Managing Director to Kim Jones. She has styled the likes of…
Now living and working in London, US-born, Ireland-raised singer-songwriter and producer Cosha is emerging from a chrysalis state. Her debut album, Mt. Pleasant, released in 2021 in collaboration with producers Rostam Batmangalij, Emile Haynie, and Korless, explored themes of desire, comfort, and love. Drawing inspiration from her Irish and African heritage, the critically acclaimed project…
The inclination we have to ascribe human characteristics, emotions, or intentions to entities that are not human has a long history dating back to ancient civilisations from around the world — with early, well-preserved, material examples hailing from regions spanning Western Europe, Egypt and Greece, to the Indian subcontinent and China. Across diverse cultures, human…
Aristotle articulated, “Art not only imitates nature, but it also completes its deficiencies.” Examining this statement, scholars have posited the Greek philosopher suggests art, transcending the act of replicating, provides fresh perspectives on the natural world while acting as an instrument to amplify nature’s often overlooked voice. Opening on 21 October 2023 and running until…
Egyptian Palestinian artist Samo Shalaby grew up between Cairo and Dubai before pursuing his artistic education at Central Saint Martins in London. Exploring fields such as stage design, costume, and jewellery during his studies, Shalaby began integrating codes of theatre into his work. His artistic explorations traverse styles of antiquity, surrealism, and the grotesque, filtered…
Under the directorship of Patrick Lee, Frieze Seoul returns for its second edition, hosted by COEX in the Gangnam district of the city from 6–9 September 2023. Taking place alongside Kiaf SEOUL, the fair celebrates the South Korean capital’s creative communities with a series of ambitious projects and collaborations. This year’s fair brings together more…