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about me

i’m Ismene, a freelance writer based in London. i write about culture and lifestyle for publications including The Guardian, The i Paper, Byline, Observer, Notion, Cringe Mag, Glass Magazine, Stylist, Betches, tmrw magazine, and more.

i’m an art critic-at-large and occasionally review restaurants as well (for the free cocktails and dinner).