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By Ellen Kissane  Amid the increasing gravity of the coronavirus outbreak and the new requirements to drastically limit physical social interaction, playful efforts to comfort ourselves about the various degrees of self-isolation include pointing out that works of genius have emerged from similar socially-restricted environments in the past. When Isaac Newton was … [Read more...] about Creating art in times of isolation

By Sarah Gill  During this period of isolation, it’s easy to let cabin fever get the best of you. While it may seem like there’s nothing to do apart from binging Netflix and drinking copious amounts of tea, there are plenty of things you can do that don’t involve being slumped in front of the television.    Get out into nature  There’s nothing better than a good old … [Read more...] about Keep the head clear while quarantining

By Alanna Phelan   “Look sexy. Look hot. Don’t be so provocative! You’re asking for it. Wear black. Wear heels. You look like you’ve let yourself go!”  The cycle of contradiction and criticism that rings so familiar to many female ears continues as Cynthia Nixon stares challengingly at her viewer, eyes hard with either disgust for them, or the words she addresses them … [Read more...] about ‘Be A Lady, They Said’ and the #MeToo Generation

By Sadhbh Hendrick    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We’ve all said it about a friend’s significant other at some stage. Is it true though? Is beauty in the eye of the beholder, or is love truly blind? If you wish to hear the last four words repeated over and over again for an entire season, hit up Netflix’s Love is Blind.    Trending as number one in Ireland … [Read more...] about Love is Blind Review