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Viewing Asteroid City

The Wick Culture - Cowboys
Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Cowboys Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

The Wick Culture - Asteroid Day
Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Asteroid Day Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

The Wick Culture - Midge's Cabin,
Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Midge’s Cabin, Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

The Wick Culture - Spaceship,
Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Spaceship, Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

The Wick Culture - Asteroid City Sign
Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Asteroid City Sign Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

The Wick Culture - Vending Machines (5),
Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Vending Machines (5), Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

The Wick Culture - Luncheonette Interior,
Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Luncheonette Interior, Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Cowboys Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Asteroid Day Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Midge’s Cabin, Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Spaceship, Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Asteroid City Sign Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Vending Machines (5), Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Above Luncheonette Interior, Asteroid City Exhibition, 180 Studios, London

Asteroid City
180 Studios

17 June — 30 July 2023
www.180studios.com/asteroid-city

The master of capturing nostalgia, Wes Anderson, presents his latest creation at 180 Studios on the Strand. Inspired by his recent film of the same name, which debuted at Cannes this May, the Asteroid City exhibition transports visitors to a 1950s American desert town.

It’s your chance to get up close and personal with the film’s set design, props and other behind the scene secrets. Through sound bites from the film as well as interactive set installations, it successfully recreates the ambience of a southwestern desert town, complete with a small gas station and a telephone box. You’ll also have the opportunity to dine in the replica American dinner featured in the film — we highly recommend tucking into a stack of delicious fluffy pancakes. Head to 180 Studios for a sprinkling of Hollywood magic on your doorstep this summer.

Viewing A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography

The Wick Culture - 1. Installation View, A World In Common: Contemporary African Photography at Tate Modern 2023 © Tate Photography, Lucy Green

Above 1. Installation View, A World In Common: Contemporary African Photography at Tate Modern 2023 © Tate Photography, Lucy Green

A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography
Tate Modern

6 July 2023 – 14 January 2024
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/contemporary-african-photography-a-world-in-common

Head to Bankside for the launch of Tate Modern’s latest blockbuster exhibition, A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography. Celebrating the vast landscape of contemporary African photography today, this exhibition spotlights 36 artists from different generations and geographies, including George Osodi, Julianknxx and François-Xavier Gbré.

Exploring Africa’s histories and reimagining its diverse cultures and narratives, A World in Common examines legacies of the past while imagining more hopeful futures. Crossing time zones, borders and generations, it looks at themes of spirituality, identity, urbanism and climate emergency to show how photography allows the past and the future to co-exist in powerful and transformative ways.

Afterwards, make for ‘Common Ground’, a free public space created by London-based designer and photographer Roman Mckenzie that encourages connectivity. Decked out with sofas and soft furnishings, it invites visitors to take a moment for themselves. Why not dive into a good book or listen to the ready-made curated playlist on hand — a treat for all the senses.

Viewing Billy Childish ‘looking at paintings’

The Wick Culture - Billy Childish, venus jupiter (2023), Oil and charcoal on linen, 183 x 305 cm

Above Billy Childish, venus jupiter (2023), Oil and charcoal on linen, 183 x 305 cm

The Wick Culture - Billy Childish, trees at sunset (2023), Oil and charcoal on linen, 244 x 183 cm

Above Billy Childish, trees at sunset (2023), Oil and charcoal on linen, 244 x 183 cm

The Wick Culture - Billy Childish, the artist and his mother (2020), Oil and charcoal on linen, 183 x 122 cm

Above Billy Childish, the artist and his mother (2020), Oil and charcoal on linen, 183 x 122 cm

The Wick Culture - Billy Childish, Cliff (diptych) (2023), Oil and charcoal on linen 2 parts, 183 x 183 cm each

Above Billy Childish, Cliff (diptych) (2023), Oil and charcoal on linen 2 parts, 183 x 183 cm each

The Wick Culture - Billy Childish, cliff (2022), Oil and charcoal on linen, 122 x 92 cm

Above Billy Childish, cliff (2022), Oil and charcoal on linen, 122 x 92 cm

The Wick Culture - Billy Childish 'looking at paintings', Installation view, Margate, 2023

Above Billy Childish ‘looking at paintings’, Installation view, Margate, 2023

Above Billy Childish, venus jupiter (2023), Oil and charcoal on linen, 183 x 305 cm

Above Billy Childish, trees at sunset (2023), Oil and charcoal on linen, 244 x 183 cm

Above Billy Childish, the artist and his mother (2020), Oil and charcoal on linen, 183 x 122 cm

Above Billy Childish, Cliff (diptych) (2023), Oil and charcoal on linen 2 parts, 183 x 183 cm each

Above Billy Childish, cliff (2022), Oil and charcoal on linen, 122 x 92 cm

Above Billy Childish ‘looking at paintings’, Installation view, Margate, 2023

Billy Childish’ looking at paintings’
Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate

2 July – 3 September 2023
carlfreedman.com/exhibitions/2023/billy-childish/

Hop on a train to Margate to see the new body of work by Billy Childish currently on display at Carl Freedman Gallery. Childish’s practice, which spans painting, woodcut, poetry, writing, and music, exudes an honesty and curiosity that resonates deeply with his audience.

Drawing on a wide range of inspirations, such as personal struggles and the mystery of nature, Childish explores such diverse themes as war, the history and geography of his local surroundings, social activism, trekking, and religious philosophy. He pursues these subjects with relentless passion, constantly seeking to uncover new insights and perspectives on what it means to be alive. A summer’s day out in Margate is calling!