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Matthew Beaumont on London Nightwalking: Evoking the Dangerous and Sensual
Life brings coincidences, or coincidences pronounce life. I came across Matthew Beaumont’s tremendous research at one of my favourite bookshops in London. Currently wrapped up in thinking about the night…
Essay
Musings
Warding Off the Evil Eye
In ancient Rome, there was a firm scientific belief in the Evil Eye, a curse fired from the glare of a malevolent gazer on an unsuspecting…
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James Richards on Physical Logics and Living with Images
Turner-Prize nominated artist James Richards uses a particular phrase to describe his fascination with the films of fellow artist Steve Reinke; that through his work you get a sense…
Essay
Musings
Principles of Pleasure
Pleasure is a double bind. Its inherent quality of finitude keeps you under the influence. It attracts and repels at all times. Perhaps it is a continuous engagement and negotiation…
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Simon Stephens on Scorsese, Libidinous Creativity and Looking for Humanity Where You Least Expect it
I first met Simon Stephens when he conducted a workshop with a group of young directors at the National Theatre Studio in London. He gave us chunks from his latest…
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Eddie Peake on Revolution, the Ideal Body, and Roger Rabbit
Eddie Peake’s artworks marshal affect to inseminate the hallowed gallery space with a sweaty slick of bodies rendered under the fluorescent light of the nightclub. Driven by jungle music, his…
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The Covent Garden Academy of Flowers
St Martin's Courtyard, 9 Slingsby Pl, Covent Garden, London
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The New Evaristo Club
57 Greek St, W1D 3DX, London