The iconic Elephant and Castle shopping centre represents traditional community in the face of change, but for how long?
Theories of terror
6 Mins read
Words like ‘truth’ and ‘terror’ are encoded with complex and contested cultural meaning.
The rite of pain
1 Mins read
A short documentary exploring the consequences of FGM and its current practice
Pomaio: A taste of Tuscany in Brick Lane
2 Mins read
We sample London’s very first independent craft wine bar.
Switzerland's multifaceted identity
10 Mins read
Artefact tries to understand what Swiss identity is, looking into various aspects from politics and history to culture and lifestyle.
Dubai: Reclaiming the cultural desert
7 Mins read
Artefact explores how Dubai has become the epicentre for the arts industry in the Middle East.
Ma(King) Masculinity: Calvin Decline
4 Mins read
Ari Rice, the conceptual performer behind drag king Calvin Decline, talks about exploring the idea of toxic masculinity through her performances.
Blackness through flowers and afros
5 Mins read
Flowers in afros and edits have become popularised but does it represent the essence of blackness?
Saying goodbye to my hometown nightclub
4 Mins read
Towns all over the UK are saying goodbye to their beloved nightspots, from London’s superclubs to Somerset’s not-so-super clubs.
Brazilian beach culture
5 Mins read
The beaches of Brazil are more than just a place to relax, it’s a culture, especially in December.