How do we talk about this new era of

7 Sep

A version of this article was originally published 10 May 2024. Back in May 2023, Jemima Kirke posted an image of herself to her Instagram. Among the comments, a few were just one word: “Ozempic.” “If you motherfuckers only knew. I wish it was fucking Ozempic. How can you make such specific inferences and judgments about a person through their size?” Kirke replied. How can we? Easily. Crying “Ozempic!” anytime a public figure appears thinner is so common in this era of new weight-loss drugs that it’s become a meme. Dozens of celebrities – from Mindy Kaling and Kim Kardashian to Jonah Hill and Lana Del Rey – have been subject to the same accusation as Kirke. While the specifics of the accusation...

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24 Jun

Virtual Beauty explores human identity and beauty in the

by Beauty Tips

Beauty, Featured

Virtual Beauty explores human identity and beauty in the

What once would have sounded like fantastical and futuristic inventions from The Fifth Element – silicone-skinned avatars, AI-generated influencers, virtual make-up masks – are now a routine part of our everyday existence. Technology has reached beyond the digital realm to have a very real impact on our physical bodies. More and more, we are using it to alter, enhance and filter our identities. Now, a new exhibition is exploring how beauty and identity have been redefined in and by the digital space; and who holds the power. Opening at Somerset House as part of its 25th birthday season, Virtual Beauty is an exhibition that takes the glossy aesthetics of the online world and brings them off-screen, IRL. Curated by Bunny Kinney,...

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15 Nov