For Digital Design Weekend, V&A South Kensington is hosting a weekend of free workshops, immersive experiences and digital demonstrations exploring themes at the intersection of art, design, and technology The post Discover The Future of Digital Design At V&A South Kensington This Weekend first appeared on BRICKS Magazine. The post Discover The Future of Digital Design At V&A South Kensington This Weekend appeared first on BRICKS Magazine ..read more

The artist speaks to Maja Bebber about finding inspiration on Tumblr, how her sobriety unlocked her creativity & mantras from her father The post Meet Transformative Makeup Artist Meicrosoft first appeared on BRICKS Magazine. The post Meet Transformative Makeup Artist Meicrosoft appeared first on BRICKS Magazine ..read more

The record-breaking event gathered tens of thousands calling for "justice and liberation” The post This Year’s London Trans+ Pride Celebrated Power in Solidarity first appeared on BRICKS Magazine. The post This Year’s London Trans+ Pride Celebrated Power in Solidarity appeared first on BRICKS Magazine ..read more

BRICKS contributor Hannah Kitty Brown speaks with Emily Katy, Poppy Mcdonald and Rachelle Cox about their experiences seeking diagnosis and support as autistic women and gender nonconforming people The post “Awareness is Freedom” – Spotlighting Autistic People of Marginalised Genders  first appeared on BRICKS Magazine. The post “Awareness is Freedom” – Spotlighting Autistic People of Marginalised Genders  appeared first on BRICKS Magazine ..read more

In her new book ‘Sluts: The Truth About Slutshaming & What We Can Do To Fight It’, the author investigates exactly why slutshaming remains so pervasive across the globe, what that means for those most vulnerable in society, and how we can all be active participants in changing the culture of slutshaming for good. The post Author Beth Ashley Is Here To Rid You of Slut Shame first appeared on BRICKS Magazine. The post Author Beth Ashley Is Here To Rid You of Slut Shame appeared first on BRICKS Magazine ..read more

WORDS Chloe Laws This article is originally featured in the BRICKS #13 The ‘Be Tender’ Issue which you can order from our online store now. Poetry is innately quite cringe. It is a soul-baring, vulnerable and emotive pursuit; all things that society-at-large tells us to suppress in favour of stoicism. So, it’s no surprise that self-defining myself as a poet used to make me shudder.   Up until recently, when someone would ask what I do for work I’d vaguely tell them that I’m a writer. When they would ask what type of writing, I’d only ever mention my journalism – never my poetry, desp ..read more

Photography HIDHIR BADARUDDIN Set Design ASHLEIGH THOMAS Post Production IMGN STUDIO Graphic Design ANNA GIBSON Production TORI WEST This article is originally featured in the BRICKS #13 The ‘Be Tender’ Issue which you can order from our online store now. ORDER THE ISSUE Enjoyed this story? Help keep independent queer-led publishing alive and unlock the BRICKS Learner Platform, full of resources for emerging and aspiring creatives sent to you every week via newsletter. Start your 30-day free trial now. The post A Femme’s Best Friend first appeared on BRICKS Magazine. The post A Femme ..read more

PHOTOGRAPHY Amy Lidgett  STYLING Yasmin Williams  MUA Callie Foulsham  MUA ASSISTANT Taisha Sherwood  PRODUCTION Tori West & Madeline Reid This article is originally featured in the BRICKS #13 The ‘Be Tender’ Issue which you can order from our online store now. HIDHIR WEARS SHIRT AND TROUSERS: AMESH SIMONE WEARS FULL LOOK PAUL SMITH Hidhir Badaruddin & Simone Casarotti | Photographer & Musician How long have you known each other and how did you meet?  S: We have known each other for 5 years and met in 2019, on Tinder funnily enough. Hidhir loves telling t ..read more

EVENT POSTER A Healthy Level of Dissent The Eurovision Song Contest has long been hailed as a ‘gay Christmas’ among queer communities for its camp musical stylings, ostentatious outfits and outrageous performances. However, this year, grassroots organisations and activists have called on competitors, broadcasters, viewers and venues hosting viewings to boycott the competition in solidarity with Palestinians for its refusal to ban Israel from competing.  Israel has been allowed to compete in this year’s contest despite its ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. In response, the Boy ..read more

WORDS Joe Aliko PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy of Ezekiel This article is originally featured in the BRICKS #13 The ‘Be Tender’ Issue which you can order from our online store now. Sex has been a part of gay culture for hundreds of years. If you think cruising in a bathhouse is anything new, then tell that to the closeted gays in Florence back in the 1400s. The beautiful thing that living in the present has brought the gays is that sex, and most of its forms and kinks, are celebrated across the board. Be it in fashion, art or film, gay sexual desire has been the backbone for many queer creatives.  ..read more