Graffiti duo Mint&Serf are back at it, spraying and tagging their message of #ANTIPOP in a new exhibit at New York’s Bleecker Street Arts Club. But as Semmi W.came to find out, tolerating the unapologetic complexity of their work is an art form unto itself.
Emerging designers are not only battling to win the attention of buyers and editors, but they are also fighting to bankroll expensive showcases. Semmi W.speaks with the masterminds behind The White Space about their desire to support young designers and their decision to set about establishing a far less crowded platform in comparison with the standard runways.
Leila Aboulela’s River Spirit brings 19th-century Sudan to life with lyrical depth, centering a young woman’s journey through war, faith, and resistance. This review explores how the novel exemplifies the richness of African historical fiction—where personal and political upheaval unfold with striking emotional claritys. BYSEMMI W.
This data visualization pays tribute to Henrietta Lacks, whose HeLa cells transformed modern medicine. Created in support of HELA100—a Lacks family-led initiative to honor her legacy and educate future generations—this piece traces the global impact of her cells while highlighting the ongoing pursuit of health equity and social justice. BY SEMMI W.
Deal after deal, Rodarte has shown that specialising in couture and costume design is no reason to snuff collaborations with big retail chains. The label’s recent Starbucks collaboration may have seemed out of left field, but make no mistake, Kate and Laura Mulleavy are in the driver’s seat. BYSEMMI W.
Continuing to inspire artists and designers everywhere, the Swinging Sixties have never actually swung out of style. Traces of the era can be seen at the Textile Museum of Canada, as it pays tribute to Marimekko, the label that gave power to flowers and bohemian block prints. BYSEMMI W.
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