GATA caught up with London DJ Becky Stroke—founder of the fabled HTBX party—to talk about her teenage clubbing days, brat summer, her Princess Diana shrine, and the twisted power dynamics permeating nightlife.
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Coulrophobia, the fear of clowns, has grown into a widespread cultural phenomenon, but where did this deep-rooted unease originate?
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The most iconic hotel in New York - immortalised in countless songs and stories. Haunted by several ghosts. A refuge for the creative. Remembered as the place to be at.
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Little known to the public - there is a dark history of forced sterilisation in Japan. Spanning nearly five decades from 1948 to 1996, this dark chapter in Japan's post-war history…
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Paraphilic infantilism, commonly known as adult baby diaper fetish, is a form of sexual desire where individuals indulge in role - playing as babies.
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From fans turned stalkers to punishment for public dating - GATA reveals the chilling realities of being an idol in Japan and South Korea.
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Tokyo based Dominatrix Mia discusses dom rules, reveals her favourite fetish, and unravels the thrill of BDSM.
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SEX, Rock n Roll, World’s end - Vivienne Westwood’s inaugural boutique retains its authentic charm as the ultimate rebellious Mecca for devoted VW enthusiasts.
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GATA explores the off-kilter and eccentrically kitsch museum of Maboroshi Hakurankai—a paradise of forgotten memorabilia and eccentric ideas.
A dystopian future of data-driven arousal and sexual surveillance. Gata presents the visionary erotic film I.K.U. (2000), where orgasms are commodified and sold as microchips.
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Tokyo boasts a diverse array of girl's bars, spanning from classic maiden cafes to niche fetish establishments, but Tokyo’s first adultxx...
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Beneath the surface of Korean culture, obscured within shadows, are hidden tales involving rituals, blood, and communication with the deceased, veiled in secrecy and unspoken narratives.
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With the release of Konami’s Silent Hill in 1999, horror fans saw a paradigm-shifting change in gamer’s perception of what was possible within the horror genre.
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“Fangophilia” is a Japanese accessory brand that has been fusing dental techniques with the spirit of body modification and “cyborgism”, to create a body of work that is truly self-expressive and forward-looking.
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With a career spanning over 50 years and a body of work that touches on film, television, novels, and short stories, Stephen King has weaved a tapestry of obscure and compelling tales that have resonated with our darkest fears and anxieties.
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Gothic style, much like the vivacious gyaru movement, stands as one of Japan's most iconic subcultures. As we delve nostalgically into its emergence during the late 90s, the world of J-goth unfolds as a pivotal facet of Harajuku culture.
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The designer’s debut womenswear collection ‘Possessions’ is a continuation of the line of research that began with Emma Blythe’s ‘Fashioning Acts of Masculinity’ upon graduating from the Royal College of Art in London in 2021.
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From spellbinding storylines to powerful fashions, CLAMP, the renowned all-female manga artist team, has left an indelible mark on the shōjo manga genre.
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