1947 — 2026 There are no words, no speech that can truly contain the memory of Remo Salvadori. For me, he was not only one of the leading figures of a remarkable cultural season, but also a constant presence throughout fifty years of friendship. A return to the essence of things shaped both his artistic…
A conversation with Flip Calvi (Misterflip) Q: Flip, in recent months you’ve chosen to slow down. That’s not a common move in the DJ world. What brought you to that decision? Flip Calvi: It wasn’t a sudden choice. It was something that grew quietly, almost underneath everything else. There comes a point where you realise…
Story by Chris — first shared with Blend London Magazine.
A moment on Rye Lane A few days ago, walking through Peckham, I turned a corner and found two artists suspended on a lift, painting a new Gorillaz mural. The colours were sharp, the lines unmistakable, and the atmosphere had that particular tension London produces when something is arriving before it has a name. It…
A new food brand has appeared across the UK, but it isn’t trying to sell you anything edible. Algorithm™ is a fictional label created by the Cybersmile Foundation as part of its latest campaign, Stop The Forced Feed—a sharp, unsettling commentary on the invisible systems shaping what we see online. The algorithm doesn’t wait for…
As days lengthen but urban challenges persist, Southwark responds with collective action. From the streets of Peckham to Elephant & Castle, we explore how our borough is turning concern into hope. February in London is always a season of contrast: the days are finally drawing out, yet the evenings remain long and, at times, shadowed…
An intimate conversation with Angelo Calvi (aka Misterflip)By Blend London On the eve of a London Fashion Week set in Shoreditch, we sat down with Angelo Calvi — also known as Misterflip — to talk about something rarely discussed in club culture: vulnerability. Not the curated kind, but the quiet, physical tension that lives in…
In an era saturated with algorithms and fleeting trends, there’s a profound beauty in tracing the origins of youth communication. What connects the raw, visceral energy of a hand-cranked fanzine from the 70s to the curated digital realms of today’s online magazines and guides? For us at Blend and LUV, it’s not just a historical…
When the world press celebrated the signing of the ceasefire, headlines spoke of a “pause” and—in some cases—of “hope” for a new phase. Many wondered whether, after months of bombing and destruction, the conflict could truly end and transform into peace. Today, nearly two months after the agreement, the picture shows how that distinction is…
I have lived with HIV since 2012. Thirteen years on, I can say with certainty that these years have not been easy. Medicine has advanced, yes — PrEP is widely available, treatment means undetectable equals untransmittable, and people living with HIV can expect long, full lives. But the social reality is far more complicated. In…
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