Clarendon Gallery, Mayfair, is delighted to present Beyond, an exhibition by the celebrated British photographer Harry Skeggs. Documenting a journey he made to the Antarctic peninsula, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands in the early Spring of 2022, this presentation is comprised of around thirty works and captures the dramatic landscape of the Antarctic, an area known as the ‘Polar desert’, as well as the wildlife that exists there and on the Sub-Antarctic islands. In his own words, Skegg’s photography is ‘for wildlife as much as it is of wildlife’. Committed to only showing wild and free animals, Skeggs embraces…
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Following the success of the sold-out 2021 edition, the capital’s flagship house and soul event return this weekend on Saturday 20th August with a brand new festival site, Copthall Playing Fields in North London. Showcasing the technicoloured heritage of dance music, big names on the lineup include veteran soulful house DJ/producer Dennis Ferrer, one half of trailblazing duo Masters at Work Kenny Dope, Grammy award-winning producer Roger Sanchez, top-selling Beatport house DJ and producer Mark Knight, Viva Warriors head honcho Steve Lawler, and Amapiano party starters TXC. Elsewhere, iconic drum & bass record label Metalheadz will host one of this…
The UK’s oldest working drag artist – David Raven a/k/a Maisie Trollette – (now 88) – has an impending birthday which is documented in the new documentary simply titled ‘Maisie.’ Based in the UK’s gay mecca that is Brighton, Trollette is still dressing in sequins, sparkles and glitter well into his 9th decade, and is starting to show signs of slowing down, having been recently diagnosed with health issues. A special birthday party is being held for Trollette, arranged by his best friend David Sutton a/k/a Miss Jason, and which will include an appearance by 87 year old American Walter…
The Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) and the Aga Khan Centre Gallery are delighted to present Football and Religion: Tales of Hope, Play and Passion, an exhibition exploring the relationship between football and religion and how the two often overlap in both expected and unexpected ways. The show celebrates football’s ability to champion social causes, promote marginalised voices, and create opportunities for inclusion and diversity in ways no other sport can. The exhibition centres around a series of new artworks created by visual artist, illustrator and animator, Ed Merlin Murray. These include a series…
Despite the continued challenges and uncertainties brought about by COVID-19, the 35th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) continues to move ahead with a full-scale physical edition from October 24 through November 2. Last year, TIFF unveiled dramatic changes, moving its main venues to the Hibiya-Yurakucho-Ginza area and appointing a new programming director. The 35th TIFF will further accelerate this evolution. Once again, venues will be greatly expanded. The newly added Tokyo Takarazuka Theater will be the home for the opening ceremony, while the closing ceremony will take place at the Tokyo International Forum. Three large cinemas, TOHO Cinemas Hibiya (used…
Each year, Zurich Film Festival deals in its «Hashtag» section with a hot topic that is also trending on social media. This year’s hashtag section screens films under the title #MyReligion. It deals with questions of faith, euphoria and modern deities. Is God dead? Has modern society created new deities, religions and cults? What adorns the altars of modern times? Questions like these guide the 2022 ZFF audience through the «Hashtag» section, which, since its inception in 2018, has focused on a topic that has social media buzzing. Last year it was about sex, this year the spotlight is…
Journey into Artemisia Gentileschi’s world and discover how this self-portrait shines a light on her life as a survivor, an internationally celebrated artist and a woman in 17th Century Italy. SHORT SYNOPSIS A 6dof series aimed at engaging young audiences with art by creating intimate and gripping experiences focused on the stories behind some of the world’s greatest art and artists. Narrated by Cerys Matthews, this episode, “The Light in the Shadow”, explores the extraordinary story of one of today’s most celebrated Baroque artists: Artemisia Gentileschi. We follow her journey as she navigates a world where women have virtually no…
Many people love to match accessories with their outfits. Some will make their choices simply based on what they like, and that’s a valid approach. However, looking more deeply into these moments could be a good idea. There’s always room for more creativity, and adjustments can be made that add further nuance to any ensemble. Accessories don’t need to be a last-minute afterthought; they can make an impactful statement when utilised to their full potential. So, how can you get more out of your outfit accessories? Read on for some ideas. Consider the Occasion Some accessories are more appropriate for…
Shade has many great benefits in your garden. It can ensure you stay cool in the outdoors amid rising and record-breaking temperatures. The things that provide the shade can also add a unique flare to your garden spaces as well. Still, some gardeners even try to move away from shade, especially when they believe their plants need sunshine to thrive. However, many different plant types love any dark patches in a garden, so don’t hesitate to develop more of these spots and bring these varieties in. Still, some types of shade are better than others, depending on your circumstances. Plant…
Winners of the Thamesmead Open art prize, organised by Peabody, artists Neil Musson & Jono Retallick launch Fields of EveryWhen – a giant floating gallery taking the form of a 25m high hot air balloon which will float over Thamesmead five times this summer. This is the first chance to capture the full-size balloon as it takes to the skies over Thamesmead. Fields of EveryWhen is one of a series of cultural events taking place in Thamesmead this summer which includes the annual Thamesmead Festival on 20 August. The balloon takes to the skies as Thamesmead connects to the rest of…