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Iya Patarkatsishvili: “There’s no inspiration in this – only a cry from the pit of despair”
Iya Patarkatsishvili is a political activist advocating for human rights, with a particular focus on Russian political prisoners. Leveraging her extensive knowledge of the arts and her personal experience in politics, she uses the theatre as a platform to explore…
UN VOYAGE SANS FIN: solo exhibition by Stanislav Falkov
The upcoming exhibition at ADH Gallery, is not just a showcase of works born from the landscapes of Spain and France — it is a philosophical continuation of the concept of «Un voyage sans fin».
A war story through a child’s perspective: a talk with the director and cast after the world premiere of “Blitz” at London Film Festival.
The London Film Festival opened with a gala screening of Steve McQueen’s *Blitz*, a film that tells the story of a nine-year-old boy named George, who embarks on an odyssey to return home to the London borough of Stepney Green.…
Director is Satisfied: “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” takes root in darkness
Ficus Religiosa—a plant with an unusual life cycle. Its seeds, dispersed by birds, fall ontoother trees and, as they germinate, extend their aerial roots earthward. The new branches entwinearound the host plant, strangling it until the sacred fig stands autonomous.…
Under the Mask of Irony: Vanya Volkov’s Solo Exhibition Jokes Everywhere in London
Contemporary artist Ivan Volkov will present his solo exhibition ‘Jokes Everywhere’ from October 22 to 27 – an artistic dialog about the nature of evil, which is often hidden under the mask of irony and joke. The curators are Dmitry…
Vladimir Sorokin in London: An Exhibition
Vladimir Sorokin’s visit to London was primarily orchestrated for the unveiling of the Day of the Oprichnik exhibition at the Shtager&Shch Gallery. This event inspired by his eponymous novel, marks the second iteration of anexperiment in creating artworks using AI,…
The Most Magical Moment. How Victoria Vykhodtseva Approaches Photography
Victoria Vykhodtseva, an acclaimed Russian-born Canadian photographer has spent the last decade perfecting her art in digital photography.
Archeology of the Marginal: Sisters, Saints, Sibyls
Last year, the renowned gallerist Larry Gagosian launched a series of exhibitions in non-traditional spaces by showcasing early works by Christo in a Georgian house on Princelet St. This approach is continued with Sisters, Saints, Sibyls, a video installation by…
A Classic Tragedy: Dominic West as Eddie Carbone
Let’s say it straight away: this is very much an actor’s play. Director Lindsay Posner focuses on dissecting characters, clearly scrutinising every move. The character of the main protagonist is particularly well-examined.
Pavel Otdelnov’s Hometown
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…
The Japanese Emperor’s Visit to the UK: Celebrating 150 Years of Friendship with Charles III
At the end of June, the Emperor of Japan and his wife will visit Great Britain. The visit will initially be private, followed by an official state visit from June 25 to 27. The Emperor and Empress of Japan will…