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    Spaces and Places: Lace Market Graffiti

    Fatima Bobboyi   Lace Market (art) always moves me in so many indescribable ways 4/10/2021 (1:34pm) I have always found art to be effortlessly intriguing and captivating. But that of Lace Market always moves me in so many indescribable ways. It has a way of stealing me, even if...
  • The Artistic Mind: Interview With ARTSOC

    Fatima Bobboyi and Gemma Cockrell The first thing that intrigued me about Gemma Cockrell was that she’s a Psychology student and, between being the Music Editor at Impact Magazine and the Publicity Secretary of ARTSOC, I found that really fascinating. In this interview, Fatima encourages Gemma to explore her...
  • Bears In Children’s Books: A Generational Favourite

      Victoria Mileson Bears are a classic and favourite character among children’s books. It seems bizarre considering that bears are one of the animals that humans fear most. However, bear-related stories have withstood the test of time and have remained both a child’s and adult’s favourite for generations. Victoria...
  • August Book Of The Month: Piranesi

    Sharon Hsieh recommends Susanna Clarke's 2020 novel Piranesi. ...
  • Fetishization of ‘Art Heists’: Movies vs. Reality

     Victoria Mileson It’s no secret that heists make for great entertainment. From the classic The Italian Job to the more recent Ocean’s films, we never seem to get tired of the classic heist tale and there’s always an opportunity for a new angle. We find ourselves rooting for the...
  • July Book Of The Month: The Nature Of Witches

    Cora-Laine Moynihan The pain of the inevitable. That is what Rachel Griffin addresses throughout her moving debut The Nature of Witches. A tragic tale of inevitable feelings like grief, loss, and insecurity. Yet also an empowering tale of a girl that rediscovers hope, love and most of all herself....
  • Exclusive Book Releases: Money-Grabbing Scheme Or Worth The Read?

    Bookshops like Waterstones in the UK and Barnes & Noble in the US release exclusive editions of books. Waterstones is one of the most popular book retailers in the UK and one of the last surviving national bookshop chains. They offer exclusive, unique editions of their books, with a...