Dexter Woolley discusses the background to artist Sasha Huber’s latest exhibition and her pursuit to change the name of the Swiss mountain, Agassizhorn, named after infamous scientist Louis Agassiz.
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Exhibition on Tantra
Amy Butterworth illustrates the commonly misinterpreted term, Tantra and the framework in which its exhibition was developed Upon my first delving into the Tantra movement, following the announcement by the British Museum on their exhibition showcasing the ancient philosophy, I couldn’t help but think: why is everyone talking about Sting? Apparently he brought it into […]
Chanel Exhibition in Tokyo
Resident of Tokyo Anna Wilmot reviews Chanel’s less notorious Mademoiselle Privé collection in a surprising exhibition Chanel is undoubtedly a household name, notorious for revolutionising the world of high fashion, and instantly recognisable for its chic, timeless designs. Yet whilst the name may readily conjure to mind images of little black dresses and expensive perfume, […]
Behind the Canvas of Klimt/Schiele Duo
In an affluent Vienna at the turn of the 20th century two artists explore the avant-garde techniques and attitudes of the art nouveau. The two artists being Gustav Klimt and his apprentice Egon Schiele whose drawings and sketches today adorn the Royal Academy in London. The RA exhibition presents outlines and plans for acclaimed works […]
The importance of being creative: Art Soc’s exhibition launch night
Picture this (pun intended): it’s a cold Monday evening. There is a selection of disparate artworks in both A&V and Thornlea Rannoch, our studio space opposite The Impy. We have approximately one hour to get them all to our venue in town before the exhibition kicks off. We’re going to use our social secretary’s car […]
“It’s what you feel, not what you know”: an evening at Exeter Contemporary Open
On a chilly evening in mid-September, Exeter Contemporary Open opened its doors for the preview of its fourth year at Exeter Phoenix, transforming the venue’s gallery space into a hive of contemporary art and a much needed burst of colour, shape, and texture after a day of persistent rain showers. An annual exhibition open to submissions […]
Vogue, Beauty’s where you find it
Visiting the Vogue 100: Century of Style exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery has been at the top of my bucket list for a long time, so I was surprised at myself when I proactively booked the ticket and began my expedition to central London. Once I had got over the initial shock of the […]
Gengahr and Friends present… a Collection of Artworks
As we walk through the depths of the dodgier end of Hackney, beats, chatter and laughter are the sounds of a one-off art exhibition hosted by newbies to the indie music scene, Gengahr, with some friends at Bombay Bicycle Club, Alt-J and Slaves. About a hundred people mill around outside in a chilled vibe of […]