Deep K Kailey is a cultural narrator and artistic director based in London; through exhibitions, editorials, films, and brand development, Kailey creates resonant visual languages. Most recently the Fashion Director of Tatler and Fashion Editor of Vogue India, her previous engagements include Dazed and Managing Director to Kim Jones. She has styled the likes of…
Now living and working in London, US-born, Ireland-raised singer-songwriter and producer Cosha is emerging from a chrysalis state. Her debut album, Mt. Pleasant, released in 2021 in collaboration with producers Rostam Batmangalij, Emile Haynie, and Korless, explored themes of desire, comfort, and love. Drawing inspiration from her Irish and African heritage, the critically acclaimed project…
The inclination we have to ascribe human characteristics, emotions, or intentions to entities that are not human has a long history dating back to ancient civilisations from around the world — with early, well-preserved, material examples hailing from regions spanning Western Europe, Egypt and Greece, to the Indian subcontinent and China. Across diverse cultures, human…
Aristotle articulated, “Art not only imitates nature, but it also completes its deficiencies.” Examining this statement, scholars have posited the Greek philosopher suggests art, transcending the act of replicating, provides fresh perspectives on the natural world while acting as an instrument to amplify nature’s often overlooked voice. Opening on 21 October 2023 and running until…
Egyptian Palestinian artist Samo Shalaby grew up between Cairo and Dubai before pursuing his artistic education at Central Saint Martins in London. Exploring fields such as stage design, costume, and jewellery during his studies, Shalaby began integrating codes of theatre into his work. His artistic explorations traverse styles of antiquity, surrealism, and the grotesque, filtered…
Under the directorship of Patrick Lee, Frieze Seoul returns for its second edition, hosted by COEX in the Gangnam district of the city from 6–9 September 2023. Taking place alongside Kiaf SEOUL, the fair celebrates the South Korean capital’s creative communities with a series of ambitious projects and collaborations. This year’s fair brings together more…
Food has long been political and a catalyst for change. What we eat is deeply tied to culture and identity; through preserving culinary traditions, communities assert their character and counter cultural assimilation. Throughout history, food has been used as a symbol of resistance. Boycotts of certain products have been employed as a way to protest…
Artist-in-residence programmes, or artist residencies, encompass a wide variety of undertakings involving collaborations between artists and an array of hosts, spanning institutions, private organisations, and communities. In addition to other resources, these structures act as avenues to furnish artists with physical workspaces along with fresh viewpoints to enhance their creative pursuits. In today’s context, artist…