Think of the world one hundred years from now. Imagine now that an immense storm has wiped out all of our treasured technology, our infrastructure of information and knowledge is gone, and humankind is living in a dark age. This is the dystopian future explored in Memory Palace, an immersive…
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The friendly and vibrant Southbank Centre hosts hundreds of musicians, artists and performers every summer – but this summer is even more special. This summer will bring the Southbank Centre’s Festival of Neighbourhood, a colourful celebration of neighbourliness, exploring what it really means to live side by side. Contributions from…
The contemporary urban experience takes centre stage in a new exhibition by Julie Mehretu at White Cube Bermondsey. This is the first major solo show in London for the Ethiopian-born artist and will feature new and recent works. Mehretu is best known for her large-scale layered paintings built up through…
From the 10th anniversary of a hip-hop theatre institution to a night dedicated to the late great Fela Kuti (and a few festivals and new films all in between), May is looking pre-tty lively, if we do say so ourselves – so go forth and enjoy people… Cinema Gimme…
Artist Claire Aho began her career as a photographer during a time when men dominated the industry. A cultural icon in her native Finland, British audiences now have the chance to see the images that made Aho’s name at London’s Photographers’ Gallery. The exhibition concentrates on Aho’s career from 1950…
If you’re from a gen’ of hip-hoppers who attempted to bust a move while watching Wild Style or Beat Street (on repeat, of course), here’s the sort of rare homage to the good ‘ol days that should be in your diary. The Popin’ Pete Pop Shop has dropped into town…