Olivia Marrins

 MA Arts and Lifestyle Journlaism at UAL

Former Deputy Editor-in-Chief at The Glasgow Guardian. 

Graduate in English Literature (MA) at The University of Glasgow.

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TV is more than just entertainment: BBC’s axing of ‘I Kissed a Boy’ and ‘I Kissed a Girl’

The UK’s first ever queer dating show has been cancelled due to ‘funding challenges’, though its stripping of queer representation makes this decision much more detrimental.4 May 2026Olivia MarrinsMainstream reality dating TV shows like Love Island, Love is Blind or Married at First Sight have one thing in common. A traditional heteronormative set up; telling the romantic tales of mainly straight presenting couples. That was until, BBC Three dropped ‘I Kissed a Boy’ in May 2023, a dating show, s...
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CMAT Finally Became a Winner at Alexandra Palace

An unmissable, dart-loving and hilarious night at Ally Pally that deserved the uproar from a crowd of 10,000 — at the very least.Olivia Marrins20 March 2026As cowboy boots stood heel to heel and the sold-out venue reached capacity, a countdown timer filled the screens bolstered at each side of the stage. Fans watched in suspense for the ‘special announcement’ CMAT teased on her Instagram story earlier that day. Suddenly, CMAT appeared, head to toe in white feathers with a matching pink father bo...
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Pla[y]gerism: How degradation plays in the latest season of 'Euphoria' — Artefact

Nearly every female character in Euphoria now has a sex work storyline – is the show’s sensationalist depiction of degradation play necessary?





Since its release in 2019, Euphoria has been no stranger to dark themes, from Fez (Angus Cloud) smashing a beer bottle over Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi) in the first episode of Season 2 to Rue (Zendaya) taking a near-fatal overdose in the pilot episode.


However, the release of the third series on April 13 questions the vision behind some of the...
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The V&A East Storehouse’s new David Bowie Centre shows that the looks of Ziggy Stardust will always be iconic

In an exhibition celebrating the influences and career of David Bowie, the 1971 Freddie Burretti teal suit which featured in the ‘Life on Mars?’ music video remains as striking as it was over 50 years agoOlivia MarrinsMarch 4 2022David Bowie’s musical reinvention existed outside his catalogue of records, spanning genres such as rock, folk and glam; it was visibly evident through the fashion which shaped his persona. Fondly remembered for this glam rock alter-ego Ziggy Stardust during the height...
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Navigating Chronic Pain as Someone Who Loves a Regimented Fitness Routine: How Hip Dysplasia Pain…

What it’s like to navigate pain you didn’t expect and accepting the inconsistent journey of trying to minimise it.Olivia Marrins18 December 2025Growing up I threw myself into countless afterschool activities to the point where there was little room for me commit full-time to anything- I wanted a small piece of it all. Whether it was a gymnastics at the age of eight or competing in 75m hurdles in my mid-teens, I was nothing short of keen.My real love for fitness lies within dancing which properly...
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Festive Showcase of Emerging Design Talent: The Pop-up Shop Supporting London College of Fashion’s…

Located on the first floor of the LCF Eastbank Campus, this pop-up is a thoughtfully curated seasonal shop established by the students and graduates of the University of the Arts London.Olivia Marrins28 November 2025The bright colourful interiors of the shop feature rails, tables and shelves of capturing fashion pieces, eclectic jewellery and festive gifts; each collection designed by a student at London College of Fashion.Opening its doors on 6 November 2025, not just a shop x LCF Founders Club...
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From Curation to Charity: The Creative Triumphs of Jessica Harris

Jessica Harris is a Scottish rising curator, writer and artist, who has recently been awarded a scholarship at Georgetown University in Washington DC. From being the co-founder of the Cianalas Collective to curating major art exhibitions, her work is driven by her dedication to make the arts a space which is inclusive and representative of society.Olivia Marrins9 November 2025As the 2025 recipient of the Saint Andrews Scholarship, Jessica Harris started her MA in Art and Museum Studies at George...
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The Night Club of the 80s: The Design Museum’s Major Exhibition on The Blitz

‘Blitz: The Club That Shaped The 80s’ explores the infamous London club, where creativity, self-expression and flamboyant style was celebrated whilst era defining music acts were born.‘Blitz: The Club That Shaped The 80s’ explores the infamous London club, where creativity, self-expression and flamboyant style was celebrated whilst era defining music acts were born.Olivia Marrins26 October 2025The Blitz opened its doors to eclectic party goers of London in a basement in Covent Garden in February...
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The alliance between humanity and land in Catherine Hyland’s ‘Destination Culture’

Shortlisted for this year’s Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize, Hyland explores the idea of ‘back-to-the-land’ in the Yulong Snow Mountains of ChinaOlivia MarrinsDecember 5, 2025‘Destination Culture’ by Catherine Hyland. 2024.Previously selected for the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize back in 2017, Catherine Hyland’s recent submission features at this year’s Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize once again. As part of the series New Other World, this photograph captures a wedding party from a bird’s view, situ...
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‘I wanted to challenge myself to do something different’: Shannon Tao on capturing belonging

The MA Photography exhibition showcases a different approach in Shannon’s practice as she experiments with documentary practice and fashion photography to create four street portraits, captured in her local area of Camden.November 21, 2025Olivia MarrinsThe founder and creative director of Shannon Tao Studios, Shannon Tao is a Chinese Canadian photographer navigating visual narratives which aim to empower the stories of whoever she is photographing. As she approached the end of the MA Commercial...