Articles by Gianluca Mezzofiore

London artists take it out on Bono’s tax shift

London artists take it out on Bono’s tax shift

A group of London artists are protesting against Bono and U2 after revelations that the rock star changed countries to avoid tax raises

The Battle For Billingsgate Market’s Porters

The Battle For Billingsgate Market’s Porters

Billingsgate Market is battling the Corporation of London’s recent decision to abolish Fish Porters’ licences. Those who have worked there for generations say the move will have a detrimental impact Britain’s largest inland fish markets.

Finding hope amidst hopelessness: Oscar Guardiola-Rivera

Finding hope amidst hopelessness: Oscar Guardiola-Rivera

London-based Colombian philosopher and author of What If Latin America Ruled the World? Oscar Guardiola-Rivera talks to The First Pint about what Latin America has to offer London and the world.

Golden Afghan treasures at the British Museum

Golden Afghan treasures at the British Museum

Recovered treasure from the ashes of war are shown at the new exhibition at the British Museum about Afghanistan and role as a cultural crossroads between Europe and Asia.

Back To The Next Generation Film Festival: Future Shorts & Secret Cinema

Back To The Next Generation Film Festival: Future Shorts & Secret Cinema

Future Shorts One Film festival collaborated with Secret Cinema for the December edition of this ground-breaking event; The First Pint’s Gianluca Mezzofiore went along to enjoy a match made in cinematic heaven.

Holloway Road – where it’s Halloween all year long

Holloway Road – where it’s Halloween all year long

Holloway Road has recently been voted the most depressing roads in Britain, but our reporter found lots of costume-related things to do in ‘Horrorway’. Bring your costume and join the ever-lasting Haloween party.

A trip through the gilded afterworld: the Egyptian Book of the Dead exhibition

A trip through the gilded afterworld: the Egyptian Book of the Dead exhibition

Take a unique trip into the minds and hearts (literally) of the fascinating ancient Egyptians and delve into their conception of death and the afterlife in this free exhibition at the British Museum.