Culture

by Ann Zilbert 14.06.2023 In the realm of art that explores mythical landscapes and fantastical creatures, Dmitry Ginzburg emerges as a distinctive artist whose works transport viewers to the depths of magical forests. Through intricate and imaginative creations, Ginzburg weaves tales of enchantment, where witches roam and dragons soar through the skies. His exploration of…

by Anna Zhila There is a moment, just as the sun begins to dip below the horizon of a festival field, when the air becomes charged with a specific, electric potential. It is the sound of a thousand conversations, the distant thump of a soundcheck, the collective, held breath of a crowd waiting for the…

by Anna Zhila There is a certain kind of cultural event that functions not just as a festival, but as a city's soul. The Edinburgh International Film Festival is such an event. For decades, it has been a fixture in the life of the Scottish capital, a place of discovery, of conversation, of a shared,…

By Anna Zhila A government press release is a cold document. It speaks in figures and acronyms, of funding streams and strategic objectives. A recent announcement was no different: £58.8 million from the Cultural Investment Fund, allocated to over 70 organisations across England. On the surface, it is a piece of administrative news, a dry…

29.03.23 Michael Mittelman, art reviewer  The city has always been a significant source of inspiration for artists, as it represents a microcosm of humanity with all its complexity, diversity, and beauty. It has been depicted in many forms, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and films. The city's representation in art has played an important role in…

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…

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…

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…

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 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.

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…