Established in the northwest London borough of Brent by filmmakers Turab Shah and Arwa Aburawa, Other Cinemas is a project born from the need for more equitable approaches to filmmaking, sharing, and education. Recognising these three elements as closely connected, Shah and Aburawa’s work aims to forge a vital and inclusive alternative to the existing landscape…
Renowned Los Angeles restaurant Gjelina opened at the 15th floor residency kitchen of New York City’s WSA, Manhattan’s venue du jour located at 161 Water Street in the Financial District last night. It marked the first service of a three-week summer residency for the Venice Beach-born restaurant, which is scheduled to reopen its site at…
During the 80s, queer filmmakers from around the globe took up the camera to tell previously untold stories in bold and creative ways, bringing unapologetic portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals to the big screen. The world stood on the cusp of transformation. Borders were poised to change, the fight to end Apartheid in South Africa persisted,…
Art book fair, Available Works, returns to downtown Manhattan this weekend, following the popularity of its inaugural edition last September. Presented by Water Street Associates (WSA), Something Special Studios* (SSS*), and Wrong Answer, the two day event will take place within WSA’s imposing surrounds — the recently opened cultural hub unfolds over 31 floors of…
Following the popularity of last year’s edition, StudioSkate returns to New York, presented by SAA Brooklyn at 99 Scott Avenue in Bushwick. Open now and running until 15 January 2024, the latest iteration sees a 2500 square foot skating rink designed by artist Christopher Myers at its centre, with Myers’ mural, Feathers on the Waves, 2023, encapsulated in ice.
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…
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,…
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…