13.1.25

So, in an increasingly connected and ‘democratic’ world (at least in terms of the options available for anyone to purchase,) how can the upper classes create a new visual representation of their wealth and status, what object or lifestyle can they attain that cannot be replicated or ‘appropriated’ by the lower classes? Unrestricted Nudity.

20.10.2024

I remember the first time I read Margaret Atwood’s quote regarding the eternal, unconscious presence of the male voyeur in every woman’s mind. I felt haunted by the idea that I was perpetually under the male gaze, observing myself through the eyes of a man, even in the perceived safety of my own mind. If it is true that they are there and inescapable, how can I ever make peace with the man present in my head?

28.07.24

It is clear from the diversity featured in Megan Thee Stallion’s music and in the crowd that shows up for her: Hot Girl Summer is for everyone. But how did an American female, bisexual rapper, in a notoriously misogynistic, homophobic, and exclusive industry cultivate a career and international audience that stands for inclusivity, feminism, and self belief? And what exactly is Real Hot Girl Shit?

28.06.24

Article as featured in POPOUT Zine’s 4th Edition print: Tribe: Exploring the Divine Thread of Cultures and Communities.

I discuss the importance of Artist Tribes in the development of community, solidarity, and cultural exchange as well as their enduring legacy of Paris’ artistic landscape.