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.
hope ebbs and flows through american elections
Marina Martinez explores her lived experience of U.S. presidential elections. she reflects on what pivotal political moments she has gone through, and what is next for her country. the article is accompanied by artwork from Julia Winokur.
scotland paves the way to end period poverty
Saffron Roberts, the founder of Period Poverty at Edinburgh University, answers a few questions on Scotland’s monumental move to becoming the first country in history to make period products free by law. the article is accompanied by a graphic by Hermione Read.
‘growing pains’ - what mxogyny’s first zine means to its contributors
in light of the launch of Growing Pains, the contributors to our first zine reflect on the inspiration behind their pieces, exploring why they think independent publishing is so essential in today's creative climate. Growing Pains is availble to order now here.
where are all the women on the gallery wall?
why are just 1% of the National Gallery’s works by women artists? why have you heard of Caravaggio but not Sofonisba Anguissola? Aspen Pattinson asks these questions and more as she explores how the under-representation of women in art is not an issue of lack of talent, but rather lack of opportunity, even in the twenty-first century.
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.
maca, marina and martín’s mum, su: accounts from the world’s longest lockdown
after spending her year abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Rachel Flynn reflects on an Argentine lockdown, what it meant for the country and for three different women she grew to know during her time there. the piece is accompanied by a photograph taken by Rodrigo Vergara.
battling internalised sexism and racism
"so I've been wanting to look white, all this time?" singer-songwriter Jessica Faroe explores her battle with internalised toxic beliefs, as she takes us with her on the healing journey.
mango girl
in this poem, Paola Lindo explores the intersection between nature and womanhood, specifically, how both the rich resources of her homeland and its female bodies are consumed, warped, and forced to callously continue existing in a world that does not conduce to their thriving, while also forcing them to find strength from within.
art of corruption
art of corruption by Amber Lane discusses the racial machinations and divide between black and white people in America. the poem draws on an artistic mimetic portrayal of racism, and its destructive nature. the poem is accompanied by artwork from Kimmie Gillespie.
‘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.
gender and islam
Mia Nicole Davies reflects on trying to find a sense of self and place within their community; navigating and defining what it means to them to be non-binary and Muslim. the piece is accompanied by an illustration from Robbie Masters.
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.
to see or not to see: death, race and the hunger games
“The odds are seldom in their favour”; Alex Barnes reflects on the cinematic treatment of black people in The Hunger Games series and how this resonates in era of Black Lives Matter.
the curse of respectability politics in reality tv
respectability politics works to force women into socially acceptable boxes, Ronita Awoonor-Gordon explores the role of respectability politics for black women in reality TV.
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.
‘you’re just obsessed with sex.’ yes, I am actually. and here’s why
Connie Byrne-Shore tackles the taboo around female sex and sexuality, detailing why she’s obsessed with sex - and why it’s okay for you to be too. her essay is accompanied by a photograph from Laura Alonso.
the sapphic chronicles
in this collection, Lucy Pettigrew explores the intricacies of lesbian relationships, from moving on from a traumatic relationship, to first kisses and defying expectations.