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Cultural Fix, Autumn 2024

Cultural Fix

19 September 2024

Curated by trusted friends of the brand - fellow designers, creative directors, editors and academics - we present our latest bi-annual edition of the most exciting cultural happenings in New York, London, and Venice that we’re all looking forward to pack for, and travel to see, this autumn.

Vanessa Bell at Courtauld, London

Highlighting one of the most cutting-edge artists of the early 20th century and a leader of the Bloomsbury Group, this exhibition features Bell’s woodcuts, textiles, illustrations and paintings, including her masterpiece A Conversation. Discover the variety of exceptional works from one of the pioneers of artistic modernism.

Recommended by Alex Eagle, Creative Director of Alex Eagle Studios

Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 0RN

End's 6 October 2024

Vanessa Bell at Courtauld, London

Edges of Ailey at The Whitney, New York

Described as an ‘extravaganza’ by curator Adrienne Edwards, this is the first large-scale exhibition to celebrate the life and legacy of choreographer Alvin Ailey. A completely immersive experience, this dynamic showcase features multi-screen video installations, performances, and rarely seen archival materials.   

Recommended by Isolde Brielmaier, Chief Strategy Officer, Work of Art Holdings Professor, New York University

Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014

Until 9 February 2025

Edges of Ailey at The Whitney, New York

The Imaginary Institution of India at Barbican, London

Featuring works never before seen in the UK, this major exhibition chronicles the fraught period in India’s history between Indira Gandhi’s declaration of a state of emergency and the Pokhran nuclear tests. Exploring themes of love, friendship and art in an explosive time of social upheaval, economic collapse and rapid urbanisation. Not to be missed.

Recommended by Leonie Mir, Head of VIP EMEA at Frieze

Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS5

5 October 2024 - 5 January 2025

The Imaginary Institution of India at Barbican, London

The Vinyl Factory Reverb at 180 Studios, London

A multi-media exhibition showcasing the intersection of art and sound, this is the largest show ever of its kind. Featuring site-specific audio-visual installations and sonic experiences from artists like Virgil Abloh, Pipilotti Rist and Nan Goldin.

Recommended by Alex Eagle, Creative Director of Alex Eagle Studios

180 STUDIOS, 180 The Strand, London WC2R 1EA

Until 10 November 2024

The Vinyl Factory Reverb at 180 Studios, London

New Quan by New York City Ballet

New York-based choreographer, Caili Quan, creates her first, highly anticipated work for the New York City Ballet stage, set to Camille Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1.

Recommended by Lilah Ramzi, Editor at Vogue

Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

Premiere's 9 October 2024

New Quan by New York City Ballet

Homo Faber at Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venice

A highly immersive, one-of-a-kind experience designed around the stages of a life from birth to the great beyond, Featuring live artisan demonstrations, culinary delights, and special tours, all amid the backdrop of the magnificent city, it is a journey not to be missed.

Recommended by Marie Louise Sciò, CEO & Creative Director of Pellicano Hotels

Fondazione Giorgio Cini, VENEZIA (VE)

Until 30 September 2024

Homo Faber at Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venice

Frieze, London

One of our favourite weeks of the year - Frieze London returns in Regent’s Park with redesigned spaces and special programming, including highlights like Studio from Sheena Wagstaff and Smoke, curated by Pablo José Ramirez.

Recommended by Leonie Mir, Head of VIP EMEA at Frieze

The Regent's Park, London, NW1 4LL

9 - 13 October 2024

Frieze, London

The Brutalist by Brady Corbet

Brady Corbet’s latest exploring the complexities of the American dream. Starring Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones. Winner of the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Recommended by Rob Wilson, Designer and Illustrator

Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

28 September and 11 October 2024

The Brutalist by Brady Corbet

Lauryn Hill and the Fugees at the O2, London

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of her landmark Miseducation album, Lauryn Hill reunites with Wyclef Jean and Pras for her latest tour. One of the most celebrated and acclaimed artists for both her solo work as well as her album with the Fugees, The Score, her performance is highly anticipated.

Recommended by Marie Louise Sciò, CEO & Creative Director of Pellicano Hotels

The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0DX

14 October 2024

Lauryn Hill and the Fugees at the O2, London

Expressionists at Tate Modern, London

A blockbuster exhibition that showcases the groundbreaking works of the Blue Rider group featuring Franz Marc, Alexander Sacharoff, Gabriele Münter, Wassily Kandinsky and Marianne Werefkin. Exploring the mediums of expression from painting to performance to photography, discover a landmark gathering of monumental works, some of which haven’t been seen in the UK in over 60 years.

Recommended by Marie Louise Sciò, CEO & Creative Director of Pellicano Hotels

Tate Modern, Bankside, London, SE1 9TG

Until 20 October 2024

Expressionists at Tate Modern, London

Playing With Design at American Folk Art Museum, New York

Exploring the rich tradition of American game playing, this exhibition features early examples of classic games such as Parcheesi, checkers, and chess, as well as hand-painted iterations of Monopoly, and Chutes and Ladders. Taking cues from history, religion and modern painting, discover the evolution of game design.

Recommended by Rob Wilson, Designer and Illustrator

American Folk Art Museum, Columbus Avenue at West 66th Street, New York, NY 10023

Until 26 January 2025

Playing With Design at American Folk Art Museum, New York

Daughter Of A Temple by Ganavya

Called ‘one of the most compelling vocalists in modern music,’ her latest album, an ode to Alice Coltrane, is a ritualistic gathering of over 30 musicians for an uncompromisingly unique musical experience.

Recommended by Manizeh Rimer, Founder of Love Supreme Projects

Daughter Of A Temple by Ganavya