Author Archives: SashaKirstine

Recommendation | McQueen Unlocking Stories

On the 28th of January the Alexander McQueen brand opened an exciting experimental space in their new flagship store at 27, Old Bond Street in London. On the top floor they have created an open atelier like space that will host a programme of exhibitions, talks and events aimed at inspiring visitors, students in particular.Continue reading “Recommendation | McQueen Unlocking Stories”

Books | Feminism

A few weeks ago I went to the local Waterstone’s to pick up a new book to read for my 12 book challenge. Inspired by this post by actress and director Olivia Wilde and the comments on it, I had set off to buy Tara Westover’s Educated. Being there anyway I decided I to lookContinue reading “Books | Feminism”

Books | Becoming

So, this blogpost is long overdue. I actually finished reading this book in mid January, but with uni work ramping up as we are nearing the end of our taught modules and the beginning of research there hasn’t been much time to write. What a great read, I must admit the start was a littleContinue reading “Books | Becoming”

Thoughts | Walking around London

Finally found a quiet moment to sit down and write another post. In between assignments at the moment, so here goes… There is nothing like London to fight away those January blues, even if it shows itself primarily from its grey, cloudy and rainy side – there is simply too many great things to doContinue reading “Thoughts | Walking around London”

Thoughts | A misty morning on Hampstead Heath

I’m in London for a few days visiting family and meeting with friends. The January Blues came knocking this past week, so decided to spend the morning in nature to try and clear my head a bit. It’s been misty and wet all morning, but as I write this sitting on bench practically alone inContinue reading “Thoughts | A misty morning on Hampstead Heath”

Recommendation | Sharing the Love: Community Engagement in the 21st Century

“21st century museums must look back to the best of the founding impulses of Victorian liberalism, acknowledge and be honest about their problematic colonial history, and re-avow the vital importance of appealing to all and engaging their communities. At a time of increasing intolerance, “fake news” and a coming generation which will be worse offContinue reading “Recommendation | Sharing the Love: Community Engagement in the 21st Century”

Books | Museum: Behind the Scenes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

So I read my first book, and it is not even the end of January yet. If you read my last post you will know that I am on a quest to reconnect with reading. I happened upon the book quite by accident as I was perusing our university library for resources to use forContinue reading “Books | Museum: Behind the Scenes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art”