Who. What. Where? No. 88
First up, it’s over to everyone’s favourite esoteric, “cool girl” hotspot — Guts Gallery. This time round, the East London institution is hosting the first solo exhibition by British artist Lily Bunney, named “Girls peeing on cars”. Funnily enough, clue’s in the name with this one. The exhibition centres around both big and small pieces of girls pissing on automobiles, on a raucous night out. Obviously it’s deeper than that, though — Bunney’s work is an ode to female friendship and connection, and it’s well worth popping along with your gal pals. Maybe you’ll even do a little piss on a car outside the gallery for good measure. “Girls peeing on cars” is on at Guts Gallery until the 19th of November.
Next, we’re heading to the Southbank Centre for After the End of History: British Working Class Photography 1989 – 2024. Starting at the fall of the Berlin Wall, the exhibition spotlights the world captured through the lens of working class photographers — 35 years of everything from council estate dreams to post-industrial schemes, all shot by artists who know their stuff because they’ve lived it. Featured photographers include the legendary Richard Billingham and rising star Rene Matić, plus a whole roster of other talented names who’ve turned their cameras on both their own communities and the wider world. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s on tour across the UK until summer of next year. More info here.
Time for something a little bit different — CONNECTIONS LONDON. Clue is kind of in the name for this one. On the 14th of November, there’ll be a little chinwagging session held at SoHo House 180 Studios for the crème de la crème of talent in film, photo, and mixed media. Think influential creatives (and curators of said creatives) all hanging out together, sipping cocktails and doing that magical thing called networking. It starts at 11am, cocktails (most importantly) are at 6pm and it comes to an end at 8pm. RSVP here. Who knows, you might get a new job out of it… Failing that, you’ll grow your Instagram follower count by at least six.
Now, one that’s good for the soul — Lucy & Yak have just announced a pop-up in collaboration with the charity Shelter. Running in Coal Drops Yard from the 1st to 3rd of November, “The Comfort Store” will offer up not just Lucy & Yak’s comfiest items (think their iconic dungarees as well as fleeces and blankets) but curated pieces from Shelter, all of which you can purchase at the pop-up. Shelter is, of course, a charity focusing on homelessness, and anyone popping down to King’s Cross for the occasion can do their bit by donating pre-loved Lucy & Yak items through the brand’s buyback scheme. The sustainable fashion brand will also be donating a whole load of clothing themselves. Keep up to date with what’s happening by following their Instagram.
Last but not least, we’ve got a gig for you. On Thursday, the Canadian songstress Charlotte Day Wilson is blessing the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire with a rendition of her latest album, Cyan Blue. Soulful and atmospheric, you’ll be humming whatever you hear for weeks after. Grab a ticket here, and take a listen to one of our faves from Wilson’s previous album below.
