EDITOR’S LETTER

Welcome to The Wick

— Katy Wickremesinghe
Dear All,

France takes on Italy in the Champions League Final in Munich tomorrow, with PSG playing Inter in what promises to be a nail-biting match. Expect a strange hush to descend over London before the 8pm kick-off. But there will be roars and joy on Sunday as Pride Month starts.

Venice Biennale 2026 is going ahead after the unexpected death of its curator, Koyo Kouoh, earlier this month. In Minor Keys is still due to open on May 9, as was initially planned, and will be spearheaded by five advisors that Kouoh selected.

SXSWLONDON opens Monday with a myriad of talks, events, and installations showcasing the world’s best innovators in tech and creativity including an exhibition from Monday Muse curator Beth Greenacre. I’m excited to be in conversation with the indomitable Misan Harriman on Wednesday at the UK House in collaboration with Culture3.

Meanwhile, London Design Biennale returns to Somerset House on Thursday under the visionary helm of Ben Evans. The theme Surface Reflections is led by artistic director Dr Samuel Ross MBE. And while you’re out and about, don’t forget to pick up the new Tracey Emin tea towel collection exclusively at NPG’s gift shop.

Happy weekend from The Wick and KTW family.

All my best,
Katy
The Wick Culture - Alex Eagle, The Collector Cap

Objects of Desire

The Collector Cap by Alex Eagle

The Wick Culture - Selvi May Akyildiz. Photography by Jacob Lillis
Monday Muse

Interview: No.9 Cork Street Director, Selvi May Akyildiz

The Wick Culture - Pip Carter. Photography by Hubert Cecil
Spotlight

Spotlight Pip Carter

The Wick Culture - The Wick x Ancient India: living traditions
Video Interviews

Interview The Wick x Ancient India: living traditions

Visual Arts
The Wick Culture - The Weston Collections Hall at V&A East
Storehouse, including over 100 mini
curated displays ‘hacked’ into the ends
and sides of the storage racking. Image by Hufton + Crow for V&A

Happenings V&A East Storehouse

Happenings
The Wick Culture - Michaela Yearwood-Dan, We'll be free (someday), 2025. Image courtesy of the artist, Hauser & Wirth and Marianne Boesky Gallery. Photo by Deniz Guzel

Viewing Michaela Yearwood-Dan: No Time for Despair at Hauser & Wirth

Michaela Yearwood-Dan: No Time for Despair at Hauser & Wirth

The Wick Culture - Holly Stevenson, Příbor Steps

Viewing Holly Stevenson: Tracing The Irretraceable at Freud Museum

Holly Stevenson: Tracing The Irretraceable at Freud Museum

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