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Editors’ Letter – Communism is not class-y

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s the kind of truth (almost) universally acknowledged that Communism has some pretty attractive ideals, but that maybe about it. Time reveals, practice begets greed and, far from the Utopian state, the reality of it all amounts to the censorship of individuality and free speech (you know, in a really...
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By , Nov. 9, 2014

This Is All Yours

alt-J’s second album, This Is All Yours, needs a bit of context. And yet, at the same time it needs no introduction at all. A Mercury Prize to their name, a sold-out night at the O2 arena in London, not to mention the departure of bassist Gwil Sainsbury (the “silent...
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By , Nov. 9, 2014

“Souvenirs” – Preview

Walking into the Souvenirs rehearsal, the first thing that struck me was sheer chaos; fantastic, intriguing, playful, but undeniable chaos. A mound of newspapers in one corner, a litter of wine bottles in another, and diligent directors dragging in cardboard boxes to add to the clutter. Sheer, beautiful chaos. Even...
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By , Nov. 8, 2014

Mead Gallery “Unreliable Evidence” – Review

As part of the National Gallery Masterpiece Tour, the Mead Gallery’s latest exhibition Unreliable Evidence welcomes Edouard Manet’s infamous piece, “The Execution of Maximilian” (1867-8). Depicting the assassination of Emperor Maximillian of Mexico, where he was shot alongside two of his generals Mejia and Miramon, the painting proves to be...
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By , Nov. 8, 2014