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The Heritage Lab
- In Paintings: Chandni Chowk of Delhi January 21, 2021Today, Chandni Chowk is synonymous with choked streets filled the sweet and savoury smell of the Delhi’s delicacies and stuffed with busy haphazard shoppers, looking to strike bargains on everything from dry fruits and spices to replicas of designer lehengas. But long before assuming this identity, Chandni Chowk was a premier market of Old Delhi. […]Chitralekha
- Kite Flying : a cultural trend around the World! January 14, 2021A myriad of colourful kites fill the Indian sky to announce the arrival of Spring; kite flying gathers a frenzied momentum – whether it is the festival of Uttarayan or Independence Day, our kite-shaped country makes its love for the ancient sport very clear. Unlike clay seals and metal pots, kites are fragile objects and there is […]The Heritage Lab
Haute Culture Fashion
- What’s happening with Haute Culture Textile Tours?! A not so easy post to write! August 4, 2020Hi Team! My incredibly lovely and supportive Haute Culture Community! It’s been a long old time since I’ve done this, and it feels great, and strange, and exciting, to be finally getting back to blogging. I’m sorry it’s been so long, but as we all know, things somewhat hit the fan over the last six […]Donna
- 10 Photos Displaying the Amazing Cultural Diversity of Peruvian Traditional Dress March 10, 2020Standing out against the majestic backdrop of the Peruvian Andes, the rainbow of colours displayed on the different Andean traditional dress is more than striking enough to inspire the runways of Paris (Coughs: #GiveCredit.). The Sacred Valley is home to numerous indigenous communities each with their own textile techniques, colour palette and designs composed of […]Donna
UTP Teaching Culture
- Teaching Anthropology through Sequential Art (Part II) December 13, 2019By Andrew Gilbert In Part I of this essay, I discussed the design and goals of a new course I had developed on graphic novels in an upper-year anthropology seminar course. In Part II, I consider some of the broader … read more...Anna
- Teaching Anthropology through Sequential Art (Part I) December 6, 2019By Andrew Gilbert This short two-part blog post is a set of reflections on the value of teaching with sequential art, the result of a course I recently taught entitled “Anthropology and the Graphic Novel.” In part, I taught the … read more...Anna
France 24 on Culture
- Menswear, winter 2021: Behind the scenes as Paris Fashion Week goes digital January 22, 2021Covid-19 restrictions mean that Paris Fashion Week is taking place in the digital sphere. In-the-flesh fashion shows, interviews and parties aren't happening – instead, buyers and journalists get to sit back and watch a series of films via social media. So how are these films made? We spent 72 hours with Louis-Gabriel Nouchi, a young Parisian designer whose […]Media TV
- Poetry fit for a president: Amanda Gorman steals the show at Joe Biden's inauguration January 22, 2021Hers was an ode to hope, light and embracing imperfect union. The 22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman was the breakout star of the inauguration ceremony for the 46th president of the United States; we take a look at an impressive performance which wowed viewers around the world. Plus, a pop-up approach to socially-distanced performances: we hear from […]Olivia SALAZAR-WINSPEAR
Trend Land Culture
- Retro Trends Mixes Old Styles With New Technology November 18, 2020Words Guest Writer Do you love technology but hanker after the retro designs of the past? Find out how casino games such as Crazy Time a...Guest Writer
- 6 Creative Instagram Accounts To Follow Now November 16, 2020Words Emily Sandiford As museums, galleries and creative studios close their doors amidst a new wave of lockdowns, we’re looking closer to home for inspiration. Here are six Instagram accounts to fill your feed with fun design, dream interiors and contemporary art.Emily Sandiford
Pop Culture Brain
- U.S. Consumers Now Pay $47 Monthly for Streaming Services — Up... January 23, 2021U.S. Consumers Now Pay $47 Monthly for Streaming Services — Up 24% Since COVID Hit, Survey Finds The “streaming wars” are now in full swing, but so far the competition has produced a rising tide lifting all boats — the adoption of subscription-video services has soared across the board during the time of the coronavirus. […]
- SNL: John Krasinski, Dan Levy and Regina King Set for Hosting... January 22, 2021SNL: John Krasinski, Dan Levy and Regina King Set for Hosting Debuts Here’s some good news: John Krasinski is set to make his Saturday Night Live hosting debut — and he’s not the only first-timer lined up for the month ahead. Subscribe to the Pop Culture Brain Daily newsletter for more stories like this!
