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5 things to know about Iris Colomb
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5 things to know about Iris Colomb

An introduction to the multi-talented poet, artist, improviser and curator.

5 things to know about Jazz Jamaica
Jazz Jamaica, a band of 12 musicians stand in an industrial backdrop with their instruments
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5 things to know about Jazz Jamaica

Get to know the London-based pioneers of ‘skazz’ with an all star line-up in more ways than one.

5 things to know about Yoshitomo Nara
A person in a red and black checked shirt sat on the floor looking at a painting of a seated figure wearing a sheep like onesie
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5 things to know about Yoshitomo Nara

From his distinctive child-like characters to his love of music, enjoy an introduction to the celebrated artist.

5 things to know about (LA)HORDE
The three members of artistic collective LA(HORDE) – a woman with long dark hair, a man with blond-dyed hair, and a man with short cropped dark hair – stand in front of the mirrored wall of a dance studio
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5 things to know about (LA)HORDE

Introducing the French collective rethinking contemporary dance in a post-internet world.

5 things to know about the Moomins
Sketch of the Moomin Blue House with Moomin characters running inside.
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5 things to know about the Moomins

Find out about the creation and the impact of what are surely the world’s most lovable trolls.

5 things to know about Mickalene Thomas: All About Love
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5 things to know about Mickalene Thomas: All About Love

Read a perfect primer for the work and practices of celebrated artist and pioneering portraitist Mickalene Thomas.

5 things to know about Linder: Danger Came Smiling
A white woman stands outside on a grey day; she is looking through the handle of a red pair of scissors wearing a knitted jumper saying
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5 things to know about Linder: Danger Came Smiling

An introduction into the remarkable feminist artist and this Hayward Gallery retrospective celebrating her five decades of work.

5 things to know about Koestler Arts: No Comment
An installation view of the 2024 Koestler Arts exhibition No Comment at the Southbank Centre. The exhibition is in a low ceilinged white room; pictures are on the walls, other art works are present in vitrines and on shelves.
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5 things to know about Koestler Arts: No Comment

An insight into the artists, curators and stories behind the works showcased in the 17th annual Koestler Arts exhibition.

5 things to know about The Multi-Story Orchestra
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5 things to know about The Multi-Story Orchestra

Introducing the orchestra that calls a Peckham car-park home and continues to excel on so many levels.

5 things to know about Haegue Yang: Leap Year
Art gallery with wireframe sculptures featuring lightbulbs and a large black and white mural. Blue walls with painted faces.
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5 things to know about Haegue Yang: Leap Year

Get an insight into the artistry of Haegue Yang, the subject of Leap Year, which exhibited at Hayward Gallery in 2024.

5 things to know about James Baldwin
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5 things to know about James Baldwin

Get an insight into the life of the remarkable writer and prominent civil rights activist.

5 things to know about Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere
An installation view of the Intergalactic Palace sculpture, with bits of torn sheet music and lights lining the walls.
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5 things to know about Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere

An introductory guide to artist Tavares Strachan and his 2024 Hayward Gallery exhibition, Tavares Strachan: There is Light Somewhere.