EDITION #20: The Eccentric Leopard
Cover Photo: © Zuzu Valla
editors note:
Leopard print, secret passages and a mountain of sellotape
From LFTs to NFTs, the rollercoaster ride that is our modern world never stops throwing up surprises in three-letter form. But from secret parties to heating bills, our modern leaders are easier associated with a few four-letter words.
In our previous edition, we focused on the environment and those doing stuff to positively inform you, while in this edition we focus on informing about those looking to positively stuff you. We are of course talking about food and drink, not a piece of taxidermy Carrie Johnson is placing in the latest flat refurb.
Turn to the middle of the magazine and find our bound-in section giving you a bit of flava from those cooking up the good stuff around the county.
But don’t worry, if you aren’t into all that, we have got loads more on offer.
We have an exclusive interview with Beans on Toast (the folk music icon), find out Kent’s historic links to tarot cards, make a BMX out of sellotape with SelloTel, marvel at Botticelli’s Birth of Venus with Eccentric Leopard, find out about ‘amapiano’ with SVOSVA and remember not to f*ck with cats thanks to documentarian Bjorn Johnson.
Oh, by the way, ‘cene Magazine is five years old today - we await the birthday cake ambush with glee.
Cheers.
Joe
Editor
EDITION #20 FEATURES
Film director Bjørn Johnson talks to us about working on major documentaries and now directing his own in Memory Box: Echoes of 9/11
We continue our foodie series with Daisy Watson @Dinner.Life in search of some meaty questions with North Charcuterie
From clashing prints to Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, The Eccentric Leopard has found a way to let old furniture take centre stage once more
From a life-sized BMX to immaculate Nike Air Max trainers, artist Terry Metrovic creates nostalgic pieces entirely out of sellotape
Craft cider company Kentish Pip to relaunch glamping site with ‘open fire cooking’ restaurant, bar and tasting flights this spring
From Jeremy Corbyn to Billy Childish, Rochester artist Sam Collins tells us how his photorealistic murals have been drawn into political statements
Iconic festival performer and folk music force Beans on Toast moves to Whitstable and promptly gets stuck in, writes Joe Bill
Gravesend-based Afrocentric brand SVOSVA is pouring culture and heritage into its unique streetwear designs
We meet some of the independents bringing zero-to-waste shopping to the county’s high streets
We talk to BSHP about Disciples, writing for other people and following the numbers…
Silver Birch Fine Foods gives back with community in mind
Come with us as Anna Willatt delves into the weird and wonderful corners of the Garden of England. First up, Kent’s deep-rooted connection to the occult tarot
Kent’s own chocolate champions Goupie tell us about bringing a sweet dream to life
International house music DJ Jim Breese takes up residency for Sunday Chillout Session at Albion House Hotel in Ramsgate
Margate’s Elliot Kid Danger on why he is using NFTs to explore the way musicians can get paid
Working with the Music Venue Trust, we discuss the journey back to live music with TW Forum, Ramsgate Music Hall, Revelation Ashford and The Lighthouse
New ideas and bloomin’ good coffee keeps Steep Street fun
Nomad Pizza in Whitstable is reaping the rewards of taking life by the dough-balls
Coldblow brings international passion to the Kent coffee scene
Cinque Ports brings LA-style taquería eats and hip-hop beats to Margate’s front
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