In Conversation With Paris Syndrome
This drive to engage with the world and challenge social norms is intrinsic to Paris Syndrome; “I spent many, many years of my life trying to write stuff that was timeless … but with Paris Syndrome … we’re going to write about what is happening right not, what the problems are right now” observes Lewis.
In Conversation With Lesley Benzie
There’s something of a modern day Robert Burns to Lesley – many of her poems are fiercely political, rich in social commentary, and written in Scots.
In Conversation With Chelsea Grace
There’s something special about Edinburgh during August. For three weeks the city swells into a vibrant hub of creativity. Yet amidst this impending frenzy and a busy schedule of rehearsals actor Chelsea Grace manages to carve out an afternoon to meet with me over Zoom to discuss her upcoming performance in Salamander.
elevating the work of East and Southeast Asian artists and makers in the UK: an interview with DontCallMeOriental
Don’t Call Me Oriental (DCMO) is a platform, shop and pop-up exhibition space that elevates the work of East and Southeat Asian (ESEA) artists and makers in the UK. deputy editor-in-chief Michelle Moira Mei Ling Firth speaks to founder and director of DCMO, Mildred Cheng, who shares her experience thus far in creating DCMO.
creating a community space of solidarity and empowerment for East and Southeast Asians: an interview with racismunmasked
RacismUnmasked is a platform for raising awareness about racism against East And Southeast Asians (ESEA) in Edinburgh, offering a valuable space for the community to share their experiences, and find comfort, solidarity and empowerment in doing so. deputy editor-in-chief Michelle Moira Mei Ling Firth talks to members Feiya and Can about their work in the movement - about the importance of creating a community space for ESEA people in the UK; finding catharsis in shared experience and solidarity; as well as the challenges associated with activism.
get to know: TintED
as remote learning continues to be the norm, we caught up with TintED magazine on how they are creating a community online, committed to elevating BAME voices on Edinburgh University’s campus.
an interview with three pound coin
mxogyny content editor Debbie Shamir chats to co-founder and artistic director, Ben Fleming and co-founder and co-executive producer, Doug Stephenson about their new theatre company, Three Pound Coin, and their motivations for creating this new platform.
another (Chinese) new year - an illustration series by Cherie Chun
in this series, Another (Chinese) New Year, Cherie Chun reflects on the dawn of a new year in the COVID-19 pandemic. she hopes that with this series, people will be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. she speaks to Michelle, deputy Editor-in-Chief about the subdued festivities, the cultural influences in her work, and her practice as an artist and fashion designer.
featured artist: robbie masters
in light of the release of their new digital comic, A Void, we catch up with Robbie Masters on their inspirations as an artist and why they have produced this unique piece of work.
mxogyny x persistent & nasty: part 2
in the second part of our interview with Persistent & Nasty, Elaine, Louise and Misha talk us through their favourite podcasts of the year and how they strive to be allies in their work.
mxogyny x persistent & nasty
persistence. nastiness. what do these words mean to you? in the first instalment of our interview with Persistent & Nasty we hear all about what made this theatre initiative, podcast crew and advocacy group the powerhouse it has become.
mother’s gaze by cat zauner
in this photo essay, accompanied by an interview with Deputy-Editor-in-Chief Michelle Mei Ling Firth, Cat Zauner reveals her influences as an artist and what shapes her personal style of photography.
‘are you a porn category, or are you white?’ a conversation with SexyAsiansInYourArea on performing East Asian femininity
in their short scratch performance, Sexy Asians In Ur Area Dying 2 Meet U, Camilla Anvar and Zelda Solomon explore tropes, language and what it means to be both sexy and Asian within and against the circumscriptions of Asian femininity delimited in theatre and beyond. Deputy Editor-in-Chief Michelle Firth chats to them about their show, East Asian representation and the complexities of finding a place in desirability amidst the perils of self-objectifying and fetishizing.
trans pride Scotland: the performers
from poets to circus performers, we have a full run down of where you can find the work of the artists on show at Trans Pride Scotland’s upcoming event.
an interview with Trans Pride Scotland
editor-in-Chief Rachel Baker chats to Lena Avery about Trans Pride Scotland’s upcoming event, which has moved online to continue their work even in current circumstances. as an organisation aimed at providing a safe, celebratory, and intentional space for Trans folk, they chat everything from the organisation’s fruition to Lena’s favourite Trans performers.
featured artist: mxogyny x mildred cheng
Mxogyny interviews Mildred Cheng, chatting about capitalism, puns, and pushing the boundaries in this artist’s unique form of cultural inspired illustration.
the road to nowhere: the zine dedicated to second generation immigrants
Dalia Al-Dujaili discusses her motivations behind creating the limited edition print magazine, The Road to Nowhere, musing on the experiences of second-generation immigrants and the importance for them to tell their own stories.
‘how food is an act of love that has the potential to bridge cultures’: mxogyny interviews 'dear safia'
Mxogyny interviews Safia Shakarchi, creator of ‘Dear Safia’, about the source of her passion for baking and sharing wonderful food.
an interview with Alya mooro, author of ‘the greater freedom’
Dalia Al-Dujaili chats with Alya Mooro about hybrid female experiences and the process of writing when you’re being watched by an “invisible jury”.
sugarpressed interview: spring-time jewellery to sweeten up quarantine
Mxogyny’s Co-Director and Founder, Leonie Hodgkin, speaks to Maya Sharda, the 21-year-old student at the University of Bristol studying History of Art who makes dainty floral jewellery that she mostly sells on her online shop Sugarpressed, in perfect time for the warmer weather.