British-Sri Lankan artist Michelle Williams Gamaker delves into themes of race, identity, her passion for cinema, and the power of storytelling through her dynamic practice. Her latest solo exhibition, Our Mountains Are Painted on Glass, debuted at DCA galleries over the weekend and will be on display until 24 March 2024. The show features her…
Born in Brussels and of Tunisian heritage, film director Zeno Graton presents his acclaimed feature debut, The Lost Boys. Starring Khalil Ben Gharbia and Julien De Saint Jean, the film tenderly tells the story of a burgeoning relationship between two young men in a juvenile detention centre. The captivating project, which received its world premiere…
Open now and running until 16 December 2023, The Artist Room in London presents Free Flowing Forms, a solo exhibition by Singh Durhailay. To learn more, Keshav Anand spoke with the artist.
Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Roberto Gil de Montes immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of 13, settling in East Los Angeles shortly before the 1968 Chicano protests for educational equality. A graduate of Otis Art Institute, he became closely associated with the Chicano Movement. Gil de Montes played a pivotal…
Japanese artist Tarō Okamoto reached the peak of his fame in 1970 with his appointment as Theme Producer for Expo ’70 in Osaka, the first world fair to be held in Asia. There he created his best-known work, Tower of the Sun, 1970, a monumental sculpture installed outdoors. His visually arresting works delve into profound…
Autumn 2023 By Keshav Anand For the past six years, I’ve edited Something Curated with the intention of creating a space to highlight underrepresented cultures and practices — steered by an interest in exploring the intersections of creative disciplines. With a focus on the Global Majority and diasporic narratives, the site is about storytelling, unearthing…
This year, Frieze London celebrates its 20th anniversary, open now and running until 15th October 2023 in Regent’s Park. With a diverse range of ambitious solo, group and thematic shows on offer, the fair brings together leading galleries spanning 46 countries. Eva Langret, Director of Frieze London, tells: “This year we look forward to welcoming…
Gaining notoriety as an illicit manuscript during the colonial era, when the British Raj controlled the Indian subcontinent, the Kama Sutra’s prevailing image has long been sexually explicit. Synonymous with carnal contortions, it first raised eyebrows in a time characterised by sexual censorship. But this multifaceted work encompasses so much more. The text proposes a…