Notorious art-world insider spittle shares all the goss from Venice Biennale opening week

spittle’s first Venice Biennale: “​​It’s not giving Golden Lion, it’s giving golden shower”

spittle’s first Venice Biennale: “​​It’s not giving Golden Lion, it’s giving golden shower”

Words: spittle
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Paul Hameline’s latest diary talks heartbreak, heaven and hell, culminating in Arca’s performance in Paris

“At the end of the day, we’re all looking for a hook(-up)”: Paul Hameline’s monthly dispatch

“At the end of the day, we’re all looking for a hook(-up)”: Paul Hameline’s monthly dispatch

Words: Paul Hameline
Brandy Melville, stampedes at Hot Wheels and vape nation draws its final breaths, this month, spittle saw it all

The spittle rewind: the vape is dead, long live Mcat

The spittle rewind: the vape is dead, long live Mcat

Words: spittle
Art market economist economist, entrepreneur and author Magnus Resch solves your art-world dilemmas

The doctor will see you now: Magnus Resch solves your art problems

The doctor will see you now: Magnus Resch solves your art problems

Paul Hameline’s latest diary reflects on rebellion, pain and unease in some of the hottest Paris shows

“Ever been on a bad trip while walking in the rain?” Paul Hameline’s monthly dispatch

“Ever been on a bad trip while walking in the rain?” Paul Hameline’s monthly dispatch

Words: Paul Hameline
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This Valentine’s Day, Elise Bell unpacks the psychology and potential perils of the art gallery first date 

Should you ever go on a first date to an art gallery?

Should you ever go on a first date to an art gallery?

Words: Elise Bell
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Jonah Freud revisits Scars, Brigid Polk’s book of murder, fights, accidents and survival, told through the skin of others

Ex Libris: Scars, by Brigid Polk

Ex Libris: Scars, by Brigid Polk

Words: Jonah Freud
It was the depths of January and Philippa Snow was in no mood for a show called ‘Cute’, but she found her sweet tooth

“I felt out of place, like a depressive at a children’s birthday party”: Philippa Snow on ‘Cute’

“I felt out of place, like a depressive at a children’s birthday party”: Philippa Snow on ‘Cute’

Words: Philippa Snow
Notorious art insider spittle reports on a January art scene filled with bad romance, damp patches and Dry Jan mingling

The spittle January rewind: “if you haven’t had strep throat… live a little”

The spittle January rewind: “if you haven’t had strep throat… live a little”

Words: spittle
Sam Moore’s introduction to fashion show journalism for Loewe’s AW24 collab with Richard Hawkins was quite the seduction

How do you pronounce Loewe? A Paris Fashion Week first-timer learns the hard way

How do you pronounce Loewe? A Paris Fashion Week first-timer learns the hard way

Words: Sam Moore
Durex aesthetics, white bread and longevity influencers: Marina Abramović’s new skincare range leaves Elise Bell questioning whether it’s all just a stunt

Is Marina Abramović’s new skincare range for real?

Is Marina Abramović’s new skincare range for real?

Words: Elise Bell
Curator and writer Kimberly Drew gives us the lowdown on the art year ahead

Kimberly Drew’s 2024: international biennials, ChatGPT oblivion and election doom

Kimberly Drew’s 2024: international biennials, ChatGPT oblivion and election doom

Words: Kimberly Drew
Paul Hameline's latest poetic (sometimes acidic) trip through Paris via Mike Kelley, Lisa Brice and The Wizard of Oz

Paul Hameline’s monthly culture dispatch: “Think Fassbinder. Think cabaret. Think brothel”

Paul Hameline’s monthly culture dispatch: “Think Fassbinder. Think cabaret. Think brothel”

Words: Paul Hameline

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