Ella Kruglyanskaya – Shadows

Everyone and Their Mortality , 2024 oil on canvas 48.3 x 71.1 cm. 19 x 28 in. © Ella Kruglyanskaya. Courtesy the artist, Thomas Dane Gallery and Bortolami Gallery, New York. Photo: Mark Woods.

Thomas Dane Gallery – 8 February–3 May 2025 Thomas Dane Gallery presents an exhibition of new paintings by Ella Kruglyanskaya (b. 1978, Riga, Latvia), the first in a series of three exhibitions across the year, with the second opening in Basel at Contemporary Fine Arts in June and the third in the autumn in New… Continue reading Ella Kruglyanskaya – Shadows

Tarot – Origins & Afterlives

The Warburg Institute – 31 January-30 April 2025 The Warburg Institute will devote the inaugural international exhibition in its new Kythera Gallery to TAROT—ORIGINS & AFTERLIVES. Tarot cards are everywhere in contemporary culture; but where do they come from, and what is at stake in the different forms they have taken? Few sets of symbols… Continue reading Tarot – Origins & Afterlives

Timestalker: Alice Lowe’s darkly hilarious journey through love and time

Alice Lowe’s Timestalker is an inventive, genre-bending dark comedy that traverses time, love and existential questions with her signature sharp wit and emotional depth. Following her critically acclaimed debut feature Prevenge (2016), Lowe returns with a more ambitious and stylistically experimental project. In Timestalker, she once again demonstrates her unique voice, blending comedy with moments… Continue reading Timestalker: Alice Lowe’s darkly hilarious journey through love and time

The Smallest Gallery in Soho: a small space with big ideas

“Remember, size is no guarantee of strength. We may be the smallest gallery in Soho, but we intend it to carry big ideas.” Philip LevinePhilip established ‘The Smallest Gallery in Soho’ in 2016. He has been working in the creative and cultural industries for the last two decades as a producer. This has ranged from… Continue reading The Smallest Gallery in Soho: a small space with big ideas

A Taste of Venice: An Exceptional Culinary Journey at Polpo

Tucked away just off The Kings Road, in Duke of York Square, Polpo is a hidden gem that effortlessly blends the rustic charm of Italian cuisine with a modern flair. From the moment you walk through the door, the atmosphere envelops you in a warm, welcoming embrace, striking the perfect balance between casual and refined.… Continue reading A Taste of Venice: An Exceptional Culinary Journey at Polpo

Belvedere: A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Holland Park

Nestled in the heart of Holland Park, Belvedere offers a dining experience that effortlessly blends historical grandeur with the vibrant culinary traditions of Italy. The building itself, dating back to 1638 and once a glamorous ballroom frequented by figures like Charles Dickens, exudes an air of timeless elegance. Recently reimagined under the leadership of George… Continue reading Belvedere: A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Holland Park

Labour MP forced to retake Parliamentary oath after omitting part of it as protest

Clive Lewis would have been at risk of a byelection if he did not pledge allegiance to ‘heirs and successors’ of the king Clive Lewis, the Labour MP for Norwich South, has been forced to retake his parliamentary oath after omitting a crucial part of the pledge in a protest against the monarchy. During a… Continue reading Labour MP forced to retake Parliamentary oath after omitting part of it as protest

Doorstep Library: bringing the Magic of Books to children’s homes

Doorstep Library is a community-focused literacy charity dedicated to empowering children and families through the magic of books and the joy of reading. With one in four 11-year-olds leaving primary school unable to read or write properly, Doorstep Library aims to bridge this gap by providing direct access to books and reading support for children… Continue reading Doorstep Library: bringing the Magic of Books to children’s homes

“&” (ampersand): Bastille’s beautiful symphony of storytelling

Bastille have unveiled their fifth album, &, a beautiful and ambitious synchrony of sound and storytelling. This 14-track record weaves together narratives of both real and imagined figures, such as the biblical Eve, the mythological Narcissus, the painter Edvard Munch and the lesser-known Chinese pirate Zheng Yi Sao. & is a treasure trove of lyricism… Continue reading “&” (ampersand): Bastille’s beautiful symphony of storytelling

Pluto Press: a legacy of radical publishing and activism

Founded in 1969 by Richard Kuper, Pluto Press emerged in London as a publishing house committed to challenging dominant political ideologies and fostering activism. Pluto Press quickly gained traction by advocating for Trotskyist and Marxist viewpoints and supporting the broader revolutionary left. Over the years, it has evolved into one of the world’s most influential… Continue reading Pluto Press: a legacy of radical publishing and activism