Curated by Lewis Dalton Gilbert, creative director of A Vibe Called Tech, and featuring works by artists Lotte Andersen, Genesis Baez, Jess T. Dugan, Sabelo Mlangeni, Bernice Mulenga, Tourmaline, Vivek Vadoliya, Alberta Whittle, and Matthew Arthur Williams, London gallery Gathering’s new exhibition, Pictures of Us, brings together artists working with photography and film to capture…
There was a time, around seven or eight years ago, when I agreed with the old adage that pizza is like sex: that even when it’s bad, it is good. I’ve since matured and in my maturity, I’ve become a little more picky. My wife, as it happens, “doesn’t like pizza.” But for me, the…
The state of London speciality coffee in 2023 is complicated. The peaks are high — high enough to rival any city in the world — but the bottom level of coffee in the city still leaves much to be desired. The pleasing focus on batch brew of the early 2010s — running contrary to the…
Every alley is a vein in this city, rich with stories. From Michelin-rated noodles to next-generation dining, it’s the range of places to eat and drink which make Bangkok so special. In the Thai capital, it feels truly like anything is possible. This is just a smidgen of what’s on offer, my edit of the…
Rodrigo Cervantes’s Mexico City notebook There’s a vast social, racial and economic divide in Mexico’s society: permeated by violence, corruption and the ever present colonised complex that has shaped us as a country. In a state of tumult and volatility such as this, we crave consistencies. In my case, and in the case of millions…
CTM Festival, renowned for championing boundary pushing music and art, has joined forces with the ICA, London to present a two-day event from 20–21 October 2023, marking the festival’s inaugural appearance in the UK as it approaches its 25th anniversary. Established in 1999 and deeply entrenched in the German capital’s rich music and art scenes,…
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…
The first known films exploring Haiti emerged during the 1930s, while full-length movies produced within the nation became more prevalent in the latter part of the century. As the first Black Latin American nation to achieve independence, Haiti pioneered the way for others; however, its extraordinary contribution remains insufficiently acknowledged. From 18–31 October 2023, Barbican…