Pavel Otdelnov’s Hometown | London Cult.
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Pavel Otdelnov’s Hometown

Pavel Otdelnov’s Hometown | London Cult.
The old waiting room of Peckham Rye station, devoid of any directional signs and missing from Google Maps, embodies the less visible, almost spectral facet of South London’s eventfulness. To access it, one must ascend three flights of stairs adjacent…
Dominion at Newport Street Gallery | London Cult.
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Dominion at Newport Street Gallery

Dominion at Newport Street Gallery | London Cult.
Since May 24th, Damien Hirst’s Newport Street Gallery has been the stage for the Dominion exhibition, curated by Hirst’s son Connor. This exhibition is primarily composed of Hirst’s own collection—a formula that is quintessentially Hirst. The roster alone commands attention,…
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Cannes-2024. Part III

Cannes-2024. Part III | London Cult.
The 77th Cannes Festival resonated as a chamber choir of female voices, with the majority of main program plots revolving around the characters and destinies of women. Within this context, it comes as no surprise that the principal conductor of…
Yto Barrada: Interlacing Colour with Memory | London Cult.
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Yto Barrada: Interlacing Colour with Memory

Yto Barrada: Interlacing Colour with Memory | London Cult.
Renowned for her indomitable spirit, the diversity of techniques she employs, her prowess to cultivate an artistic environment around herself, the contemporary articulation of individual sensibility, and the profound authenticity of her creations—imbued with familial and national historical narratives—Yto Barrada…
Sausages with Georg Baselitz | London Cult.
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Sausages with Georg Baselitz

Sausages with Georg Baselitz | London Cult.
In one of my past conversations with theatre director Jan Ritsema, he posited that the epoch of grand artists had passed. Such a notion was challenging to accept, especially as names like Koons, Gursky, and Baselitz failed to impress him.…
The Films We Will (or Won’t) Queue Up in 2024 | London Cult.
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The Films We Will (or Won’t) Queue Up in 2024

The Films We Will (or Won’t) Queue Up in 2024 | London Cult.
As the post-Oscar season unfurls, the 2024 cinematic landscape burgeons with the promise of novelty—enticing us with narratives that aremore enthralling, vibrant, terrifying… more profound? Major studios beckon with their grandiose campaigns, independent directors strategize festival conquests, and maestros delve…