Culture
How do artists explore the hidden beauty of music?
22.03.2023 Michael Mittelman, art-researcher and critic Yuri Negrebetsky, Nothing, 2022. Nothing is an entity that comprises everything. Contemporary artists have always found new and innovative ways to express themselves, and now, many are turning to spectrograms of music as a new medium. Spectrograms are visual representations of sound that allow us to see the frequencies and…
Croydon's Culture Honor Divides Locals
By Anna Zhila The Audacity of Culture in a Bankrupt Borough There is a specific quality to the light in South London on a grey afternoon, a diffuse, almost watercolour wash that seems to cling to the concrete canyons of Croydon. It is a light that reveals everything. It catches the proud, brutalist sweep of…
"Bird-Music" Takes Flight
13.03.2023 Maria Bregman is a journalist, writer and contemporary art researcher. In the world of music, it is rare to come across a performance that is not only highly skilled and highly educated but also has a focus on families and communities. "Bird-Music," a musical performance which has passed in the years 2022-2023, does just…
Celebrating the Written Word - Your Guide to the Best Literary Festivals in London and the UK for 2023
In the vast landscape of literary festivals across the UK, 2023 emerges as a year brimming with choices to satiate every book lover’s appetite. From the bustling heart of London to idyllic corners of the country, literary gatherings beckon with promises of thought-provoking discussions, engaging workshops, and the chance to interact with literary luminaries. Here’s…
Oil Painting - A Timeless Art Form, Expressing Visions and Perspectives
Oil painting remains a favored medium for contemporary artists to showcase their talents and express their unique perspectives. From the sweeping landscapes of Justyna Kopania to the vibrant brushstrokes of Rim Safiullin, oil painting continues to produce some of the most breathtaking works of art.
Masterful Everyday Beauty: Shmoylov's Art
29.01.2023 Maria Bregman is a journalist, writer and contemporary art researcher. As an art critic, I have had the pleasure of experiencing the work of Vladimir Shmoylov on multiple occasions. Each time, I have been struck by the way in which he masterfully explores the relationship between technology, design, and daily life in his work.…
On London's Wager on Art as Medicine
By Anna Zhila There is a certain fragility to the public consciousness in the wake of a collective trauma. It is a state I have observed in different cities, at different times, a low, persistent hum of anxiety that settles in the spaces between people, in the quiet moments of a commute, in the hesitation…
Save Aberdeen's Belmont cinema
By Anna Zhila There is a specific, heavy silence that falls on a cinema when the projector goes dark for the last time. It is not an empty silence. It is a space thick with the ghosts of every gasp, every shared laugh, and every collective, held breath a community has ever experienced within its…
The Rise of Nostalgia TV - Why We Can't Get Enough of the Past
By Ann Jackobs If you are looking for something to watch in 2024, you might notice a common thread among the new and returning TV shows: nostalgia. From biopics and period dramas to reboots and spin-offs, many of the upcoming shows are tapping into our collective longing for the past. But why are we so…
Three Artists Leading the Ceramics Renaissance
Ceramics are an ancient and diverse art form that has undergone a renaissance in recent years, thanks in part to the groundbreaking work of contemporary artists who are pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with clay. Here are three artists who are shaping the future of ceramics and creating some of the most…
Eternal Longings - Katerina Karp's Artistic Series
September 22, 2023 Yulia Tulegenova, art critic and reviewer. As I delve into the realm of contemporary art, Katerina Karp's series, comprising "Ambrosia: Nectar of the Gods and Sisyphus' Eternal Torment," "Yao-hime's Eternal Youth: The Enigmatic Ningyo and the Quest for Immortality," "Sun Wukong: The Monkey King's Quest for Immortality," "Gilgamesh's Odyssey: The Stolen Flower of Immortality,"…
Artists who are shaping the future of ceramics.
30.11.22 Art critic Maria Bregman talks about the work of the sculptors and discusses their creativity. Ceramics are one of the oldest and most widespread art forms in the world. Though their popularity has waxed and waned over the centuries, they are currently enjoying a renaissance in the art world. This is thanks in large…
Creativity's UK Award (Creativity's Prize) 2022 announced
As an art reviewer, I have had the privilege of following the selection process for the Creativitys UK Award (Creativity's Prize) 2022, one of the most prestigious prizes that an artist can win. The Creativity's Prize is given to artists, sculptors, and creators who have demonstrated exceptional creativity in their work, and the jury looks…
How one artist found her voice and creativity through art
November 18, 2022 Maria Bregman is a journalist, writer and contemporary art researcher. It's amazing that through the paintings of great artists like Antoni van Dyck, Diego Velasquez and Rembrandt van Rijn, we can still experience the sights and emotions of people who lived centuries ago. Their works continue to inspire and enlighten us, taking…
Festival of light based on Roald Dahl's books
From November 5 to January 8, a festival of light based on Roald Dahl's books is taking place at Longleat Park in Britain. Do you recognize the Big Good Giant, Mr. Fox and Matilda?
