If camp is the zeitgeist, then Little Big can definitely be categorised as such. The Russian rave band who have catapulted to cult popularity are currently on tour throughout Europe and US. …

With more and more people identifying as non-religious, secular congregations are finding ways to help us live better, together — but is this even a new thing? *originally written between June 2017 to December 2017. Audio trailer https://soundcloud.com/sabrina-faramarzi/finding-community-in-a-godless-world/s-10VTO It’s just gone 11am on a bright Sunday morning in June, and…

Exploring the growing rise of sound-led experiences in culture — There is no accessory more vital to city living than a good pair of headphones. Almost in every carriage, on any form of public transport, in any major global city, commuters will all have one thing in common: the regular use of headphones. …

Ta’arof is an Iranian social custom whereby playfully refusing an offer the first time round is a polite way to behave. For Westerners, it can be confusing — but here the author explains how to navigate this social convention. There are many ways of getting to know a stranger. You…

What do you get if you mix The Simpsons, Black Mirror and Alice in Wonderland? Something like Rachel Maclean’s new art film, It’s What’s Inside That Counts. Showcasing a soft-glow alternative world of the future, the Glaswegian artist explores the dark side of our online lives. The film plays as…

For many people in the western world, Facebook is a platform to share and connect with friends and family and is participated with in a light hearted manner. But for Muslim women across Iran, Facebook has become a vital tool to challenge the status quo. Ph.D. student Marziyeh Ebrahimi and…

Nestled in the quiet square of Lincoln’s Inn Fields is one of London’s most interesting collections. Walk up to the second floor of the Royal College of Surgeons, the Hunterian Museum is free and open to all who possess the stomach for it. …

A short film exploring the public’s attitude towards death. Filmed at Nunhead Cemetery. Shot and edited by Sabrina Faramarzi.

Not only does the brain affect the body, but the body can also affect the brain. According to research, people can trick their brains into feeling more confident by simply altering their posture, such as standing straighter before an interview or public speaking event. The findings were discussed at the…