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Chloë Ashby

Culture

Bright sparks

As the days darken, enlighten yourself with our edit of the best of the season’s arts and culture, from printed page to gallery floor.

  • Issue #148
  • 8 min read
A group of people in swimwear sitting on a wooden boat deck with rocky coastline in the background
Art

Top billing

From box-office draws to books and beats, we highlight the main attractions on the cultural calendar.

  • Issue #147
  • 1 min read
Modern gallery interior with white walls displaying framed paintings and natural lighting from glass ceiling
Culture

Jump start

Get in the swing of things with a vivid literary slice of 1960s Harlem, a joyous new album from a Motown icon and a must-see photography fair.

  • Issue #146
  • 8 min read
Book cover of Checkout 19 by Claire-Louise Bennett with black and white pattern design
Culture

Back to life

New galleries, foundations and museums worldwide emerge from pandemic delays, with striking architecture housing impressive collections from German collector Helga de Alvear's Spanish outpost to international cultural debuts.

  • Issue #144
  • 1 min read
Back to life
Culture

Prime times

From Low Countries noir to a phenomenal art sale, we pick the books, films, albums and exhibits to give your month a fresh perspective.

  • Issue #143
  • 8 min read
Prime times
Art

Designs for life

As Artcurial prepares to auction fashion designer Kenzo Takada's art and furniture collection, we peek behind the scenes at pieces as vibrant and eclectic as their owner.

  • Issue #143
  • 9 min read
Pierre Paulin Tulip chair with bright green upholstery on wooden pallet in storage warehouse
Music

Life in motion

This spring's releases are self-reflective, from a surreal drama in Paris to transportive poems with dreamy soundscapes.

  • Issue #142
  • 6 min read
Life in motion
Culture

Only human

Early 2021's cultural highlights: meditative documentaries, introspective music, and a besotted auteur's story.

  • Issue #141
  • 6 min read
Scene from the film Apples showing a person in contemplation
Art

Own it

Commissioning an artwork gives you a chance to be part of the creative process, as well as the thrill of not quite knowing what the result will be.

  • Issue #140
  • 13 min read
Own it
Art

Group dynamics

A new South Kensington arts complex offers galleries flexible exhibition space while fostering community among dealers, collectors and advisors in an increasingly challenging market.

  • Issue #139
  • 9 min read
Ornate Art Nouveau building entrance with mosaic detail above the door.

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