Bookshelves and art galleries alike hold works curated by artists known equally for their mental health as well as talent. … More
Tag: amy shimmin
Intersex Model Comes Out
Belgian model Hanne Gaby Odiele is no stranger to the limelight. However, this time, it’s not in the name of … More
Old (White) Boys Club
Diane Abbott faces torrent of racist and sexist abuse.
We Fight Together
Spotlight on Lesbians and Gays Support the Migrants.
La Vie Simple: A Love Letter
Last Saturday morning I was sat on the back row of a tiny, Edinburgh-bound plane. On the other side of … More
La Vie Simple: In Defence of Staying Put
‘Where have you been to travel?’ ‘Well… France, of course. Spain, Holland…’ ‘GANJA!’ ‘Erm… Ireland, the USA, Canada.’ ‘Ooooh… so … More
La Vie Simple: French festive (re)flections
At the moment, I’m reaching child-like levels of Christmas excitement. Not for the holiday itself, nor Santa bringing me a … More
La Vie Simple: Advice From An (Almost) Expert
I am a strong advocate of the fact that any form of study abroad programme – be that a year … More
La Vie Simple: From Paris with Angst
Columnist Amy Shimmin describes how her year abroad has been getting off to a turbulent start, with terrorism drills, petty … More
La Vie Simple: Introductions
Remember ‘The Simple Life’? It was, and remains, a work of performance art. Two young, affluent socialites working normal jobs … More
