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October has arrived, and after a record-warm September, will the month continue in the same way? There are lots of events listed below, some of which I will be covering at various press photocalls. Look out for an article later this month on how to get into these events. My annual calendars are nearly ready to be sent to the printers; they will be added to my website in the 2nd half of the month. There will be four calendars: Watford, Fashion, London and my favourite photos from the last 12 months.
Jason Boyd Kinsella’s Anatomy of the Radiant Mind at Unit London – 3rd to 4th November 2023
Jason Boyd Kinsella’s second solo show with Unit London, Anatomy of the Radiant Mind, opens in one week. Kinsella’s portraits and sculptures tap into abstract notions of selfhood, exploring the ‘unseen world’ of the human psyche. Interlocking geometric forms become the foundation for what the artist identifies as “fleshless portraiture”; compositions that strip away layer after layer to reveal the unconscious essence of each subject. More complex in form than previous bodies of work, Anatomy of the Radiant Mind demonstrates the evolution of the artist’s practice, striving to bring clarity to the intangible world of the subconscious self.
Find out more here.
London Battle at Somerset House – 7th
London Battle takes over our iconic open-air courtyard with a world premiere and a day packed with showcases, workshops, live DJs and a big outdoor party. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop culture, and with Breaking set to be one of the highlights of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Dance Umbrella and Somerset House are bringing together some of the most exciting talent from the four corners of London to go head to head across a diverse range of styles.
Find out more here.
Photographic Walk in Whippendell Woods, Watford – 11th
Take a guided walk through Cassiobury Park Nature Reserve led by Andrew Lalchan (local photographer); we will explore early autumn in the park with the changing leaves and fungi.
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Frieze London – 11th to 15th
Celebrate Frieze London’s 20th anniversary with the most international edition to date and a new artist-led section alongside new programming at Frieze Masters.
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Halloween shoot with a Ballerina – 13th
Halloween shoot with Mila, a beautiful, graceful ballerina, at various locations in Battersea Park. Over 2 hours at sunset on Friday 13th!! We will be bringing some props, and Mila will be in a Day of the Dead costume and makeup.
Find out more here.
African Art Fair 2023 at Somerset House – 13th to 15th
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, the leading art fair dedicated to the promotion of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, returns to London for its 11th edition. This year’s edition hosts 62 international exhibitors from over 31 countries, the fair’s most extensive edition to date.
Find out more here.
Disney 100 exhibition at ExCeL – 13th till 23 January 2024
Celebrate 100 wonderful years of Walt Disney magic at Disney100: The Exhibition in London, the largest exhibition created for the European tour. Step into the story of The Walt Disney Company and experience 100 years of magic through ten immersive themed galleries with innovative technology showcasing historical treasures, original artwork and props.
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London Literature Festival at Southbank Centre – 18th to 29th
London Literature Festival unites readers of every age to celebrate the written and spoken word. The longest-running celebration of the written and spoken word of its kind in the capital marks its 16th edition, with prestigious literary names alongside rising stars.
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Behind the Bricks at Battersea Power Station – 21st to 29th
Transported back to 1930s and 1950s London as we celebrate our past, present and future one year since opening the doors to the public with ‘Behind The Bricks’, a nine-day festival where visitors can discover more about Battersea Power Station’s rich heritage and transformation into a new riverside destination.
Find out more here.
Colour Walk Meetup at Spitalfields Market – 26th
It is an informal gathering of colourful, creative souls who meet, dressed in their finest, to walk, talk and strut their stuff. Excellent for photography.
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Watford Market Lates – 27th
Includes live music with ‘Tidal Basis’ and craft beer, a pop-up bar and delicious street food from around the globe, including Caribbean, Asian and Korean street food.
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African Fashion Week London – 27th to 29th
Africa Fashion Week London is delighted to welcome our national and overseas designers back to London. Featuring new practices, recycling, sustainability ethics, and a return to heritage fabrics and textiles, AFWL 2023 is shaping up to be a historic outing with some outstanding designers.
Find out more here.
Halloween Skate at Wellington Arch – 28th
Halloween Skate 2023 will haunt the streets of London on Saturday, October 28th, weather permitting!
Manifestation at Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner, from 16:30 for photos, lurking and light grotesquery. Descent upon the city of London at 17:00 sharp. Time waits for no monster, so don’t be late!
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Day of the Dead in Columbia Road, London – 28th
Once a year, the spirits descend on Columbia Road to celebrate the Mexican, South & Central American Festival of the Day of The Dead. The road is best-known for its weekly Columbia Road Flower Market on Sundays when thousands of people flock to buy their houseplants.
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Diwali On Trafalgar Square – 29th
Join us for Diwali, a festival of lights in the heart of London. With an exciting lineup of music and dance, plus workshops, food, arts and crafts for the whole family, it’s a fantastic day out for everyone to enjoy.
Find out more here.
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Watford Fringe – till 8th October
The Watford Fringe Festival is an extraordinary live festival full of great theatre, music, comedy, dance, magic and family fun-filled shows! 2023s festival brings over 85 performances at 11 venues across Watford.
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Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians at Buckingham Palace – till 8th October
This exhibition explores what the Georgians wore, from the practical dress of laundry maids to the glittering gowns worn at court. Discover what fashion can tell us about life in the 18th century, a revolutionary period of trade, travel and technology that fuelled fashion trends across all levels of society. Delve into the Georgians’ style story and get up close to magnificent paintings, prints and drawings by artists including Gainsborough, Zoffany and Hogarth, as well as luxurious textiles, sparkling jewellery, and a range of accessories from snuff boxes to swords.
Find out more here.
Frieze Sculpture 2023 – till 29th October
Curated by Fatoş Üstek for the first time, Frieze Sculpture returns to The Regent’s Park from 20 September–29 October, featuring new work by Ayşe Erkmen, Ghada Amer and Hank Willis Thomas, among many others.
Find out more here.
Serpentine Pavilion 2023 by Lina Ghotmeh – till 29 October 2023
Serpentine Pavilion 2023: À table, designed by French-Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh, derives from the aspiration to create a sustainable kinship with the land through food and our primal relationship to the Earth.
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Contemporary African Photography at the Tate Modern, London – till 14th January 2024
A celebration of the varied landscape of contemporary African photography today. Bringing together a group of artists from different generations, this exhibition will address how photography, film, audio, and more have been used to reimagine Africa’s diverse cultures and historical narratives.
Find out more here.
Sarah Lucas Happy Gas at Tate Britain – till 14th January 2024
A British artist’s brash and tender exploration of what makes us human. Sarah Lucas is internationally celebrated for her bold and provocative use of materials and imagery. Using ordinary objects in unexpected ways, she has consistently challenged our understanding of sex, class and gender over the last four decades.
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The Missing Thread at Somerset House – 21st till 7th Jan 2024
This autumn, Somerset House explores the stories of Black British fashion in a major new exhibition, The Missing Thread, curated by the Black Oriented Legacy Development Agency (BOLD). Spanning from the 1970s to the present day, The Missing Thread charts the shifting landscape of Black British culture and the unique contribution it has made to Britain’s rich design history.
Find out more here.
REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion, Design Museum – till 11th February 2024
Opening to coincide with London Fashion Week, this landmark exhibition will be one of the most wide-ranging surveys of contemporary fashion culture ever staged in the UK. It will offer an unprecedented look at how careers in fashion are forged and the multitude of opportunities London’s fashion scene offers young creatives.
Find out more here.
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