Articles by Mia de Graaf
Muse Editor (2010/11)
Mia has written 47 articles for Nouse
Sex, food and rock ‘n’ roll
By Mia de Graaf — February 2, 2012
The definition of ‘sexy’ is “an impact one has on the senses – visually, audibly and tactically.” The ‘sexy man’ is “physically able”, “confident” and “sultry,” with the apparent ability to impregnate any woman of his choice
Never say Never
By Mia de Graaf — December 8, 2011
Perhaps B-Rack was just too unambitious with ‘Yes, We Can’. Truth be told, ‘yes we can’ is a motivational message, but unfortunately it hasn’t come to fruit in every way he said it would
Dignified Dysmorphia
By Mia de Graaf — December 8, 2011
Polly Borland photographs adults as transvestite babies, and Berlusconi. But what is it all about?
Gaffa tape, mini bottles and jorts…it’s Halloween
By Mia de Graaf — November 3, 2011
“I think gaffa tape and cut up tights…I could buy mini bottles and hang them—no, gaffa tape…”
Emmy the Great
By Mia de Graaf — November 3, 2011
Emma-Lee Moss is notoriously penickety. Interviews often betray a persistent character, contesting definitions, questioning questions, and assuring you’ve got every last bit of info she has to give. This interview wasn’t a whole lot different
Fresh Meat
By Mia de Graaf — October 17, 2011
Award winning screenwriter Sam Bain talks to Mia de Graaf about the comedy of Freshers in new Channel 4 show Fresh Meat
Confessions of a Glory Hunter
By Mia de Graaf — October 12, 2011
In Argentina during the summer I got some interesting reactions to my being English: in one memorable episode a heavily-accented taxi driver launched into what he seemed to feel was a customary recital of a seven-minute Hamlet speech.
Will Self
By Mia de Graaf — October 12, 2011
Novelist, hack and a national favorite for political comedy, yet Will Self remains entirely independent. He talks to Mia de Graaf about life out side the bubble
Arts at York
By Sarah Jilani, Danielle Spears, Mia de Graaf, Christian Duck, Rachel Knighton and Abigail Mash — September 4, 2011
Nouse has compiled a taster of some societies to watch out for – find them and many more at Freshers’ Fair and sign up for your year-long Arts fix
Edinburgh Fringe ’11: Where to eat
By Mia de Graaf — July 27, 2011
Whether you’re performing or watching, the Fringe is a big one, and cafes will feel like a godsend in between shows. Mia de Graaf gives you her pick of pizza places, chocolate soup cafes, and hog roast rolls in Edinburgh this year
Lucian Freud dies aged 88
By Mia de Graaf — July 21, 2011
Celebrated German-British artist Lucian Freud has died aged 88 in his London home
Not seen. Not heard.
By Mia de Graaf — June 22, 2011
With the the first UN-recognised International Widows Day on Thursday 23rd June, Mia de Graaf investigates the invisible existence of the world’s women in mourning
Highlights of Hay Literary Festival
By Lyndon Ashmore and Mia de Graaf — June 22, 2011
Gilbert & George, Taryn Simon & Simon Baker, and Rob Lowe
Spanish Left reels following defeat
By Mia de Graaf — June 21, 2011
With the results of Spain’s regional elections last month showing the Spanish Socialist Worker’s Party (PSOE) endure its most dramatic defeat since the 1970s, it is now taken for granted that they will suffer an equal fate in next year’s general election, scheduled for March.
Capital Cities
By Rebecca Allen, Mia de Graaf, Jack Barton, Alice Thomson and Alan McCormick — June 3, 2011
Berlin, Belfast, Amsterdam, Prague, Budapest, London


