Tag Archive for: art

Primum Movens

Photography | Exclusive
The first impulse, the spark before the inferno. A story where movement is not just expression but existence itself. Bodies stretch, contort, defy gravity, caught in a rhythm between control and abandon.

Between Worlds / Ithell Colquhoun

Art&Culture | Spotlight
A radical, often overlooked figure within British Surrealism, Colquhoun is finally being granted the recognition she deserves in the exhibition Ithell Colquhoun: Between Worlds, presently on display at Tate St Ives before moving to Tate Britain in June. With over 170 works on display—many never before seen—this is the most extensive retrospective of her work to date, revealing the full extent of her mystical practice and descent into the abyss of the unknown.

Silent Witnesses / Katia Berez

Art&Culture | Interview
Artist intertwines material and meaning, creating sculptures that carry the weight of absence and resilience. Her viscerally textured faces stand as silent witnesses to human fragility, where the surface itself becomes a record of beauty and rupture.

Dark Matter, Bright Visions / Jun Ong

Art&Culture | Interview
In this interview, the artist shares their journey into light art, combining their architectural background with creative exploration of light as a medium. From public installations to collaborations with sound artists, they discuss how light shapes emotions and narratives in their works.

What Ends When the Symbols Shatter / Filip Custic

Art&Culture | Interview
Known for blurring the lines between the physical and digital, Filip Custic continues to redefine identity and technology through performance, sculpture, and immersive interventions. In January 2025, as part of The Mandrake’s Artist in Residence programme, he brought this exploration to London, using the city itself as both a stage and a collaborator.

Pious & Profane / Barry X Ball & Andres Serrano

Art&Culture | Spotlight
Opened on Tuesday, 11 February, Patricia Low Contemporary, in Gstaad, presents the works of two American artists, Barry X Ball and Andres Serrano, in a single exhibition entitled Pious and Profane’.

Happy House / Penny Slinger

Art&Culture | Interview
In this conversation, the artist reflects on her relationship with the unconscious, dreams, and identity, exploring the representation of the feminine through collage, fashion, and the creation of a personal archive.

Ötza / Levi Van Gelder

Art&Culture | Interview
In this interview, the artist shares their artistic journey, the influences that have shaped personal practice, and the role of irony and speculation in deconstructing dominant historical narratives. Through writing, performance, and artistic research, Levi explores the relationship between identity, storytelling, and digital culture.

Mysteries Of Love / David Lynch

Art&Culture | Interview
Remembering David Lynch, who passed away on January 15th. A wave of tributes has followed, and we want to build on this by celebrating his enduring legacy and spirit.

Between Breath and Fire / Marina Abramović

Art&Culture | Spotlight
Last weeks to visit Marina Abramović's evocative and raw work at Gres Art 671, Bergamo. On show until February 16th, 2025.

The Allure of Transcendental Decay / Tali Lennox

Art&Culture | Interview
This interview explores an artist’s fascination with religion, symbolism, and the intersection of life and death. Reflecting on personal experiences and cultural encounters, she reinterprets Catholic imagery with themes of pain and transcendence, blending art, vintage fashion, and a search for beauty into a multi-dimensional creative journey.

A Collision of Souls / Gabriele Tinti & Abel Ferrara

Art&Culture | Interview
When poetry meets cinema, a profound fusion unfolds, each medium reflecting and amplifying the other. Milan’s BKV Gallery, steeped in mythological echoes and provocative art, provided the perfect backdrop for this unique soirée. In candid conversations, the artists peeled back the layers of their craft, sharing insights on storytelling, imagery, language, and the creative anxieties that shape their work.The exhibition will remain open for viewing until Saturday, 18 January, 2025.