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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekThis week, the Wallpaper* editors curated a diverse mix of experiences, from meeting diamond entrepreneurs and exploring perfume exhibitions to indulging in the the spectacle of a Middle Eastern Christmas
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Does Guillermo Del Toro’s Oscar-winning Frankenstein summon the gothic flamboyance of Mary Shelley’s novel?The visionary filmmaker was inspired by the famous 1931 adaptation of the book, but his long-gestating version is closer to its author’s astonishingly vivid tone
By Jordan Bassett Published
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Artist Shaqúelle Whyte is a master of storytelling at Pippy Houldsworth GalleryIn his London exhibition ‘Winter Remembers April’, rising artist Whyte offers a glimpse into his interior world
By Hannah Silver Published
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Diane Arbus at David Zwirner is an intimate and poignant tribute to her portraitureIn 'Diane Arbus: Sanctum Sanctorum,' 45 works place Arbus' subjects in their private spaces. Hannah Silver visits the London exhibit.
By Hannah Silver Published
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Visual artists and musicians pair up to create unique artworks for charityMusic Shaped, an initiative by In Place Of War, invites visual and musical artists to collaborate on one-off artworks
By Lisa Wright Published
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Unseen works meet immersive showstoppers as Yayoi Kusama hits SwitzerlandAt the Fondation Beyeler in Basel, there are 300 works by Kusama to discover and it’s delightfully discombobulating
By Harriet Quick Published
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14 of the best new books for music buffsFrom music-making tech to NME cover stars, portable turntables and the story behind industry legends – new books about the culture and craft of recorded sound
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Zofia Rydet's 20-year task of photographing every household in Poland goes on show in LondonZofia Rydet took 20,000 images over 20 years for the mammoth sociological project
By Zoe Whitfield Published
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Joy Gregory subverts beauty standards with her new exhibition at Whitechapel GalleryUnrealistic beauty standards hide ugly realities in 'Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey '
By Hannah Hutchings-Georgiou Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekThe clocks have gone back in the UK and evenings are officially cloaked in darkness. Cue nights spent tucked away in London’s cosy corners – this week, the Wallpaper* team opted for a Latin-inspired listening bar, an underground arts space, and a brand new hotel in Shoreditch
By Anna Solomon Published
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Modern masters: the ultimate guide to Jean-Michel BasquiatNew York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat centred the Black subject in political, electric works which resist easy definition
By Finn Blythe Published
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A new book on Paul McCartney’s 1970s band Wings documents an inside story of resilience and family'It's a story about a family as well as one about a very famous musician', says author Ted Widmer
By Lisa Wright Published
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A London exhibition celebrates the next generation of Ukrainian photographersFUTURESPECTIVE at Saatchi Gallery presents an intimate portrait of a country in the midst of conflict
By Mary Cleary Published
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David Goldblatt captures intimate portraits of Johannesburg during apartheidBetween 1948 and 2016, David Goldblatt returned periodically to Fietas, a suburb in the west of Johannesburg’s city centre, to photograph the impact of apartheid legislation on its residents and landscape. The resulting photographs have now been collected and published for the first time
By Upasana Das Published
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Nieves González paints Lily Allen at a turning pointA portrait that holds a woman in her own authorship; Nieves González paints Lily Allen with steadiness, clarity, and quiet power. This is an image that carries history and the present moment in the same breath.
By Jamilah Rose-Roberts Published
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Lighting designer Andi Watson on creating Mitski’s sculptural stage for 'The Land'In Mitski’s live show and new concert film, a single beam of light becomes her dance partner. Lighting designer Andi Watson discusses turning shadow, movement and restraint into the architecture of feeling
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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Inside the Centre Pompidou's last hoorahAfter shutting its doors for five years of renovations, French record label Because Music saw the empty site as the perfect space for its 20th anniversary celebrations
By Charlotte Gunn Published
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Inside the work of photographer Seydou Keïta, who captured portraits across West Africa‘Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens’, an exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, New York, celebrates the 20th-century photographer
By Gameli Hamelo Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekFrom sumo wrestling to Singaporean fare, medieval manuscripts to magnetic exhibitions, the Wallpaper* team have traversed the length and breadth of culture in the capital this week
By Gabriel Annouka Published
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Viewers are cast as voyeurs in Tai Shani’s crimson-hued London exhibitionBritish artist Tai Shani creates mystical other worlds through sculpture, performance and film. Step inside at Gathering
By Hannah Silver Published
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Sam Falls is inspired by nature’s unpredictability in living works for RuinartThe artist creates works that are in-between photography and painting as part of Ruinart's Conversations with Nature series
By Hannah Silver Published
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Who are the nine standout artists that shaped Frieze London 2025?Amid the hectic Frieze London schedule, many artists were showcasing extraordinary work this year. Here are our favourites
By Sofia Hallström Published
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María Berrío creates fantastical worlds from Japanese-paper collages in New YorkNew York-based Colombian artist María Berrío explores a love of folklore and myth in delicate and colourful works on paper
By Hannah Silver Published
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Ten things to see and do at Art Basel Paris 2025Art Basel Paris takes over the city from 24-26 October. Here are the highlights, from Elmgreen & Dragset to Barbara Kruger and Dash Snow
By Sofia Hallström Published
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Juergen Teller’s retrospective is sharp, smart and mischievous in AthensVictoria Beckham, the Pope, and nudes in the sand feature among the German photographer’s images in ‘you are invited’ at Onassis Ready, the latest arts space from the Onassis Foundation
By Zoe Whitfield Published
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Hassan Hajjaj's vibrant portraits put Moroccan women at the centre of the storyFor more than three decades, the visual artist has been making portraits that centre Moroccan culture, albeit through a subversive lens. Now, an exhibition in Toronto explores the sporty facet of his portraits
By Ugonna-Ora Owoh Published
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Doc’n Roll Festival returns with a new season of underground music filmsNow in its twelfth year, the grassroots festival continues to platform subcultural stories and independent filmmakers outside the mainstream
By Lisa Wright Published

