Journal
Authored opinions, cultural reviews and industry insights from our team, peers and clients.
Three months at home
We've been separated from our studio for three months; Ed looks back at our lives in lock-down.
The apostrophe. When and how to use it.
We all know we should use apostrophes correctly. But do we know how? Michael guides us through the rules and...
The arts in lockdown: five digital responses
Ed gives his take on a handful of brilliant cultural responses to the lockdown.
Staying in and watching live arts
In these strange times, when COVID-19 has us in lock-down, where's the best place to get our cultural fix?
VAULT Festival 2020
This year’s VAULT Festival promised to be bolder and more sprawling than ever. Michael took in a sample of shoes...
White Plague at Greenwich Theatre
For our March Cog Night we were at Greenwich Theatre for an immersive theatrical experience about contagion and containment. It...
Jekyll and Hyde at Vault Festival
February's Cog Night saw us chasing round the streets of Southwark in this interactive piece by Fire Hazard Games. Jen...
Vivian Suter: Tintin’s Sofa at Camden Arts Centre
On a stormy Sunday afternoon Ed took refuge in this paint-sodden exhibition at Camden Arts Centre.
The Lost Hours at Vault Festival
A performance for one in a shipping container. Michael had little idea what to expect from this show by Canadian...
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience
For January's Cog Night we played The Crystal Maze Live Experience. Anna gives her take on this unique attraction.
Lucian Freud: The Self-portraits at Royal Academy
Ed shares his thoughts on one of January's must-see exhibitions at the Royal Academy.
Christine Rebet at Parasol Unit
Parasol Unit are leaving their current London space. Ed went along to their final exhibition - Christine Rebet's show 'Time...
Ten tech titbits – January 20
Our regular round-up from the world of digital technology (or at least the bits that seem relevant to our clients).
Cultural highlights of 2019
Michael gives a month by month overview of his favourite cultural events of 2019…
Cog Christmas 2019
This Christmas we decided to send some festive cheer to our friends and followers on Twitter and Instagram. Ed explains...
Transformative moments in the arts
In his role as Executive Chair at the National Campaign for the Arts, Michael has published his top ten transformative...
Ten tech titbits – November 19
A new, regular round-up from the constantly shifting world of digital technology (or at least the bits that seem relevant...
Dennis Severs’ House
For our November Cog Night the team travelled back in time to discover life in 18th Century Spitalfields, by candle...