Tag Archive for: dark

Vladimir Sorokin / The Future of Russian Dystopia
Art&Culture | Spotlight
In a bold convergence of literature and technology, renowned Russian writer Vladimir Sorokin introduces his latest project, "DAY OF THE OPRICHNIK - #cancelrussianculture" based on his eponymous dystopian novel. The novel, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize in 2013, offers a satirical vision of Russia's future under its current political trajectory, set in a 2028 Russia isolated by the Great Russian Wall. The story is rich with Sorokin's signature dark humour and inventive narrative style.

Rooted Whispers
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A chiaroscuro tale where fear, dreams, and aspirations convey in a timeless realm. This contemporary fable explores the encounter between conscious and unconscious through the forest's metaphor, revealing nature's fragile yet everlasting force. Captured by Andrea Varlaro and styled by Daria Saffioti.

Soundscapes vol.160 / Schicktanz
Music | Soundscapes
Schicktanz, a leading figure in Berlin's techno scene, invites you to explore a playlist that embodies his deep connection to the genre. Discovering his passion through dance, he has since evolved into a DJ, producer, and the innovative mind behind Raveletics.

Our darkness
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Delve into the shadowy depths of the human psyche, weaving a tapestry of haunting visuals that evoke profound introspection. Captured by photographer Maarten Kools and directed alongside her creative duo partner Lindy Bloom.

Soundscapes vol.159 / Hybral
Music | Soundscapes
Drawing inspiration from his early techno influences, old discoveries, and favorite tracks from his label, this playlist features tracks that stand out in rhythm, atmospheres, arrangement, or overall intensity, ranging from dark ambient, noise to industrial, experimental, etc.

Harmony Korine / Agressive Dr1fter II
Art&Culture | Spotlight
Jamie Macleod Bryden attends Hauser & Wirth for an interview between Harmony Korine and Hans Ulrich Obrist at the London launch of “AGGRESSIVE DR1FTER II”. Followed by a screening of its inspiration “AGGRODR1FT” the following night at Earth Hackney.

Among The Petals / Ben Frost
Music | Spotlight
Spotlight on Ben Frost’s new sound installation, "Among the Petals", a monumental skeletal structure on display at the Momentary in Bentonville earlier this year. Essay by Maria Abramenko focused on the aesthetic analysis of Frost's work.

Soundscapes vol.157 / Atalanta
Music | Soundscapes
Atalanta's special playlist captures the exhilarating energy of her EBM set at the Gier party during WGT in Leipzig. A dynamic DJ, she has showcased her exceptional talent and dedication to techno through her residency at Distillery in Leipzig since 2019, and she has recently further solidified her presence in the local music scene by joining the Leipzig-based collective Praxis 13.5 as both a member and resident DJ.

The blue moon
Fashion | Exclusive
Embrace the darkness and allure of haunting elegance, immortalized in a vampire fashion story by Piotr Rulka, starring Emily-Rose Best.

Antwerp Art Weekend / Tick Tack’s Milestone
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On May 16 and 17, the gallery celebrated its fifth anniversary with two major openings and a night event dedicated to the contemporary creative scene. The exhibitions ‘Interfears’ at Phillips and ‘Le Nouveau Biedermeier’ at the main venue were presented to the public, reaffirming Tick Tack’s experimental value.

Artem Nanushyan / ‘O1’ Study on Interplay of Reality and the Soviet Myth
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Artist’s work is positioned at a juncture where memory obscures reality, and where historical fact meets personalised fiction. Nanushyan processes this thin line between the real and the unreal through an expansive visual index of images that register on a personal, political, and pop cultural level. “O1” is an exhibition that synthesises this myriad index by means of watercolour, oil painting, and sculpture.

Experimental Sensory Hub
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On May 4th, digital art, music, and multi sensory performance found a home at BASE, one of Milan's premier cultural centre by Le Cannibale & Mesh.
