Interview: Egyptian-Canadian Artist Nadia Gohar On Memory And The Material Form

Cairo-born, Toronto-based artist Nadia Gohar’s work tangentially explores themes of memory and identity, confronting cultural dislocation through objects, habits and language. Embracing diverse mediums from installation and sculpture to painting, the artist examines the complex relationship between object and memory, pondering the notion that objects can convey and ultimately preserve our identities. Regarding memory as…

Interview: Painter Jessie Makinson On Temper Tantrums & Setting The Scene

London born and based artist Jessie Makinson’s mesmeric paintings are funhouse mirrors of historical and literary references, reflecting eclectic allusions askew. Discover nods to 18th century brothel scenes and Georgian parlour games, ancient folklore and contemporary eco sci-fi. The titles of her works come from similarly diverse and diffuse sources – overheard snippets of conversation,…

Interview: Chinese Designer Yueqi Qi On Cultural Mutations & Shanghai Fashion Week

Launched in 2019, Yueqi Qi, the eponymous label of Chinese designer Yueqi Qi, takes inspiration from traditional Chinese culture, playfully exploring mutations of tradition through contemporary expressions of craft. Complex and delicate beadwork take centre stage in the designer’s collections, which include everything from intricately crafted tops and dresses, to footwear, jewellery, and even homeware…

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