Journal
Authored opinions, cultural reviews and industry insights from our team, peers and clients.
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![ClueTrace Escape Room](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Escape-Room-Ana-Jaks-800x600.jpg)
ClueTrace Escape Room
For our November Cog Night, we found ourselves locked in a darkened room in Dalston. Matt tells us how we...
![Kabeiroi – Punchdrunk](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Kabeiroi_symbol-800x600.jpg)
Kabeiroi – Punchdrunk
Michael was lucky enough to get tickets to this year's most exclusive theatrical event. He's written a very spoilery review....
![Real Magic – Forced Entertainment at Southbank](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Forced_Entertainment_Real_Magic_1-800x600.jpg)
Real Magic – Forced Entertainment at Southbank
Theatrical deconstructionists, Forced Entertainment are touring a new show that features a mind-reading act. Michael experienced 'Real Magic' at Platform...
![Matthew Herbert’s Brexit Big Band at Barbican](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Brexit_Big_Band_Dan_Cox-800x600.jpg)
Matthew Herbert’s Brexit Big Band at Barbican
October's Cog Night was at Barbican Hall for the spectacle of Matthew Herbert's Brexit Big Band. Tom tells us what...
![London Film Festival 2017](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/LFF17_logo_featured_image-800x600.jpg)
London Film Festival 2017
The BFI London Film Festival has become one of the capital's most important and exciting cultural highlights. Michael writes about...
![Folkestone Triennial 2017](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Review_Folkestone_House_on_dock_side_featured-800x600.jpg)
Folkestone Triennial 2017
2017 saw the fourth Folkestone Triennial, nine weeks of art happenings, centred around commissions from some of the world's best...
![Can graphic design save your life? at Wellcome Collection](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Can-graphic-design-save-your-life_Ross-Becker-800x600.jpg)
Can graphic design save your life? at Wellcome Collection
We're all pretty sure that graphic design is important but can it save your life? For our September Cog Night...
![Interning at Cog](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/37071421432_dbff6966e1_o-800x600.jpg)
Interning at Cog
Middlesex University student, Mila Stokingerova, spent time with us and quickly got stuck-in to some big creative projects. She tells...
![Edinburgh Festival 2017: Becca’s recommended shows](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_7032-800x600.jpg)
Edinburgh Festival 2017: Becca’s recommended shows
It’s Becca’s first time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and in Edinburgh. Here are the top five shows she absolutely...
![The Lost Palace – Historic Royal Palaces](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Lost-palace_Dale-Crosby-Close-800x600.jpg)
The Lost Palace – Historic Royal Palaces
For our August Cog Night we explored The Lost Palace at Historic Royal Palaces’ Banqueting House.
![Camille Walala at NOW Gallery](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Now-gallery-Camille-Walala_Jamie-Windsor-800x600.jpg)
Camille Walala at NOW Gallery
July’s Cog Night was a trip to WALALA X PLAY at North Greenwich’s NOW Gallery.
![A year of our Cultural Calendar](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Insights_Cultural_calendar-800x600.jpg)
A year of our Cultural Calendar
Last August we sent out our first Cultural Calendar email, Anna looks back over the year and what we've learnt.
![AMA conference 2017](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ama-conference-2017-800x600.jpg)
AMA conference 2017
Our highlights and top-tips from the Arts Marketing Association's 2017 conference, titled 'The Value of Everything', held in Belfast.
![Take a look outside](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Eye_on_screen-800x600.jpg)
Take a look outside
Jack writes about the lessons we can learn by looking outside the arts sector, and how our peers are not...
![Venice Biennale ’17 – all Venice](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Grand-canal-from-window-800x600.jpg)
Venice Biennale ’17 – all Venice
Michael ventures beyond the main Venice Biennale sites, in search of activity across the city.
![Venice Biennale ’17 – Arsenale](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Alicja-Kwade_ball-800x600.jpg)
Venice Biennale ’17 – Arsenale
Looking at the Venice Biennale national pavilions within the Arsenale site.
![Venice Biennale ’17 – Giardini](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Michael-in-Turned-Upside-Down-1-800x600.jpg)
Venice Biennale ’17 – Giardini
Looking at the core national pavilions of the Venice Biennale, housed within the Giardini site.
![Venice Biennale ’17 – Viva Arte Viva](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Biennale_Michael_Viva_Art_sign_smaller.jpg)
Venice Biennale ’17 – Viva Arte Viva
Opinions on the curated parts of the Venice Biennale, titled Viva Arte Viva.
![Venice Biennale ’17 – introduction](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Biennale_Giardini_sign-800x600.jpg)
Venice Biennale ’17 – introduction
Michael's introduction, and top tips for first-time visitors, to the Venice Biennale.
![Demon Dayz at Dreamland, Margate](https://cogdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Damon_featured-800x600.jpg)
Demon Dayz at Dreamland, Margate
In their latest incarnation, Gorillaz curated and headlined their own festival in the glorious setting of Dreamland theme park in...