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Meet the Interns:

Things I like: Deep conversations, vulnerability, learning, music, photography, theology, language, poetry (especially spoken word), DOGS, giraffes, people, video games, the Pikachu meme, tattoos, heights, water (but not being in it), and reading. Why I’m here: I first found out about TWLOHA when I was 14 through Christina Perri's song “I Believe” (I actually only figured this out a couple of weeks ago). I looked at the website and blog, and the idea of striving to oppose suffering with love was something that really resonated with me. When I found out that the people who respond to emails aren't trained mental health professionals but simply people who care enough to try and help, I was amazed and it gave me a lot of hope. Encountering TWLOHA's presence in this world is one of the first distinct memories I have of feeling like it was possible for me to get better because I was struggling with depression and anxiety at the time but my family circumstances made me extremely against the idea of therapy.

I would most likely stuff the office fridge with: TIM TAMS—definitely the food I miss most from Australia. But also Krispy Kreme donuts, dark chocolate, caesar salad, queso, leftover pasta, and anything salted-caramel flavored. On the weekends, you can find me: Laying on the lounge and watching various videos or reading, playing games (Kingdom Hearts 3 is life right now), hanging out with friends, or at church. We’re jamming to your playlist on a road trip, what artists are we listening to? The Paper Kites, Silent Planet, Corey Kilgannon, PVRIS, James Bay, Architects, Novo Amor, The 1975, Julien Baker, Eden, Lewis Capaldi, The Million, Mumford & Sons, Lewis Watson, Of Monsters and Men, Nick Wilson, Mayday Parade, Mariana's Trench, Flor, The Script, Nothing But Thieves... I could keep going. You scored free tickets to see your favorite performer live! Who is it? Silent Planet or Levi The Poet, probably Levi because I haven't seen him before. If you have dibs on the TV, what are you most likely watching? I'm not one for re-watching TV shows or movies, but I'm currently digging American Gods. The Flash, Arrow, Blindspot, and The Blacklist are shows I try to keep up with weekly when they're airing. I'd also probably put on a Netflix comedy special or The Overwatch League (an eSport). If you could book a trip to anywhere, where would you go? Zaanse Schans in The Netherlands is the most peaceful place I’ve ever been (it's also close to Amsterdam), but I haven't traveled much so I'd like to see Rome, Italy, Paris, or London. New Zealand is also pretty cool. What challenges you and takes you out of your comfort zone? I'm not sure there's anything that takes me out of my comfort zone, but there are things that I challenge myself with in terms of self-improvement. Some of the main ones would be taking my own emotions into account in conversations or decisions (as well as working out how I feel about something in the first place), learning to listen well and to listen as much as I talk, being less self-sacrificing, and becoming more humble.

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10 of London’s must-visit secret art galleries

Whether you’re looking for on-the-rise artists or the Western world’s most esteemed Old Masters, London’s art trail never disappoints. Its landmark museums and galleries are strangers to no-one – but swap a day at the Tate for a clutch of lesser-known galleries, to experience the city’s creative flair from a cutting-edge, and often far less crowded angle.

Pedro Reyes at the Lisson Gallery, 27 Bell Street, London. Image courtesy of Lisson Gallery/Pedro Reyes

Lisson Gallery

Since its opening in 1967, Lisson Gallery has brought celebrated artists to the forefront of London’s art scene, with Anish Kapoor, Lee Ufan, Ai Weiwei and Richard Deacon just some of the internationally-acclaimed names to have made their mark within its clean, all-white interiors. Perfectly placed between Edgware Road station and Regent’s Park, it’s a must-visit for anyone making their rounds of Marylebone’s upscale boutiques and landmark museums.

Address: 67 Lisson St, Marylebone, London NW1 5DA

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Wander east of the capital’s hip-and-happening Shoreditch to find this small gem of a gallery, hidden away in a warehouse-style building so discreet and nondescript, that anyone searching for it would almost certainly walk right past its door. A moment’s walk from Bethnal Green station and garden, its red-brick façade conceals fascinating interiors, however, as it shows off the ground-breaking multimedia works of contemporary artists, including Turner prize winners Wolfgang Tillmans and Gillian Wearing.

Address: 21 Herald St, London E2 6JT

Dulwich Picture Gallery, London. Image courtesy of Dulwich Picture Gallery/Adam Scott

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Founded in 1811, this quaint Dulwich hub is the world’s first purpose-built art gallery that houses more than 600 paintings to date. From the works of Rembrandt, Canaletto, Rubens and Fragonard across its permanent collection, to its fascinating themed exhibitions, talks and community-led learning programmes, it’s an institution within its local community and a landmark destination for fine art-lovers – yet retains its under-the-radar status, particularly by way of its location, tucked away near Dulwich Park in leafy southeast London.

Address: Gallery Rd, London SE21 7AD

Victoria Miro

Spread across a former furniture factory in Hoxton and a classic red-brick building behind Sotheby’s in Mayfair, Victoria Miro is perhaps best known amongst modern art fanatics for housing the playfully dotted sculptures of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Since its conception in the 1980s, it has also been graced by the works of Grayson Perry, Isaac Julien, Idris Khan, and more international names boasting varied portfolios of paintings, sculptures, photography and cinematic installations.

Address: 16 Wharf Rd, Hoxton, London N1 7RW

‘Leaving the Theatre’ by Carlo Carra (1910) at the Estorick Collection, London. Image courtesy of Estorick Collection

Estorick Collection

A London go-to for acquainting yourself with modern Italian art at its finest, the Estorick Collection opened in 1998 within the walls of a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, to exhibit Futurist artwork alongside figurative art and sculptures from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Its carefully curated exhibitions are thoughtful and exemplary, with famous names such as Modigliani, Emilio Greco and Marcello Geppetti displaying the influence and power of Italian art and culture.

Address: 39A Canonbury Square, London N1 2AN

Hauser & Wirth

Though it has no fewer than nine venues across the world, set in everything from an impressive Gstaad chalet to a converted Somerset farm, Hauser & Wirth remains an independent gallery offering a refreshing take on contemporary art. Located in a sought-after central London location – the prestigious Savile Row – it presents the works of both emerging and established talent, with an impressive roster that includes Paul McCarthy, Fausto Melotti and Fabio Mauri. Expect spectacular diversity across the board – from the themes explored, to the mediums showcased, to the many origins and stories of its international artists.

Address: 23 Savile Row, Mayfair, London W1S 2ET

‘Loie Hollowell: Dominant / Recessive’ at Pace Gallery, London. Image courtesy of Pace Gallery/Damian Griffiths

Pace Gallery

Situated between Piccadilly Circus and Green Park tube stations, Pace Gallery enjoys a central location in a wing of the Royal Academy of Arts. Founded in Boston in 1960, you’ll find its venues across New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Seoul, Palo Alto and Geneva – making it rather well-known amongst seasoned art followers, yet unknown enough for you to enjoy a relatively crowd-free day of art-viewing in the Big Smoke.

Address: 6 Burlington Gardens, Mayfair, London W1S 3ET

The Crypt Gallery

A goose bump-inducing site of historic wonder, the Crypt of St Pancras Paris Church has been used throughout its 200-year-old history as a burial site and air raid shelter, before its most recent transformation into a gallery space – leading the way for imaginative art venues in central London. Wander its vaulted underground pathways to explore its thought-provoking programme of 21st-century art exhibitions and immersive dance performances.

Address: Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London NW1 2BA

‘A Coin in Nine Hands – Part 1’ (2017) at Large Glass, London. Image courtesy of Large Glass

Large Glass Gallery

Open Wednesday to Saturday, this Caledonian Road hotspot offers a unique and innovative approach to its curation of contemporary art, with photography, sculpture and abstract paintings all featuring highly across its all-grey walls. Named after and inspired by the mind of Marcel Duchamp, it has housed the works of American visionary Sol LeWitt, Italian artist Guido Guidi and more, across a series of thoughtful thematic exhibitions since its opening in 2011.

Address: 392 Caledonian Rd, London N1 1DN

Banner Repeater

Housed along platform one of Hackney Downs railway station (yes, you read that correctly), Banner Repeater is an artist-run library and exhibition space set in the most unique of locations – a project which, funded by the Art in Empty Spaces government initiative, has helped introduce a rich cultural offering to the local community, as well as bring disused premises back to life. Just be mindful of its opening times when planning your visit: 8-11am Tuesday to Thursday, 11am-6pm on Friday, and 12-6pm on weekends.

Address: Hackney Downs Network Rail, Platform 1 Dalston Ln, London E8 1LA

Written for Secret Escapes’ blog, The Great Escape, published 18 September 2018.

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Harmony Korine Holds an Exhibition in His Hometown

Harmony Korine. Burst Manga, 2014. Ink on canvas, 102 x 84 in. Collection of David Perry. © Harmony Korine. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery. Photography by Robert McKeever

Old men with birthday cakes, explosions of garish house paint, and hypnotic patterns are all highlights of Harmony Korine’s new exhibition in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. Harmony Korine: Shadows and Loops, which ends January 16th, is being held and curated by The Frist Center and was accompanied by a talk from Korine hosted by The Frist’s Chief Curator, Mark Scala.

Harmony Korine. Clincer Feen, 2015. Oil, acrylic, and ink on canvas, 50 x 30 in. © Harmony Korine. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery. Photography by Robert McKeever

Korine’s exhibition is tucked away behind an exhibit on medieval Japanese weaponry. Walking past ancient swords and armor made with such an intense sense of purpose and practicality gives a startling contrast upon entering Shadows and Loops, where reason and precision are thrown away in favor of chaos and abstraction. “His figurative works have the spontaneity of old-school graffiti, with patches of color, rough textural elements, and random marks developed into characters that have the amorphousness of ghosts,” says Scala.

Harmony Korine. Caker Plino, 2015. Oil, acrylic, house paint, and ink on canvas, 101 x 72 in. © Harmony Korine. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery. Photography by Robert McKeever

The strongest pieces are those which fall most in line with his film work: a painting like The Kotzur Gift (below) incorporates what looks like a still from his Trash Humpers (2009) film and smothers it in large, haphazard streaks of industrial paint. Like Korine's films, the pieces are trashy, serendipitous, and above all playful. Some, however, might be surprised to find the paintings less experimental than his films. Says Scala, “Visitors familiar with Korine’s transgressive films that defy boundaries of taste and convention might find the droll restraint in his paintings somewhat surprising.”

Harmony Korine. The Kotzur Gift, 2014. Oil, latex, house paint, and spray paint on Plexiglas mounted on photograph in artist’s frame, 41 x 28 in. © Harmony Korine. courtesy Gagosian Gallery. Photography by Robert McKeever 

It wouldn’t be a Korine project without a little bit of controversy, and the "enfant terrible" filmmaker was happy to provide some during his artist talk on November 10th. Reportedly, when asked about what visual art inspires him, he replied, “Just porn, really.”

Harmony Korine. Scash Bridger, 2015. Acrylic, house paint, and collage on canvas. 68 x 64 in. Private collection, New Jersey. © Harmony Korine. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery. Photography by Robert McKeever

For those of you not "in the know," Korine is most famous as a critically-acclaimed screenwriter and director. Getting his start writing the script for Larry Clark’s Kids (1995) as a teenager, Korine’s later filmography includes Gummo (1997), Julien Donkey-Boy (1999), Trash Humpers (2009), and Spring Breakers (2012) starring James Franco and Gucci Mane. As a visual artist, Korine is represented by Gagosian Gallery, and has exhibited his works internationally since the 90s.

Harmony Korine. White Porrige Circle, 2015. Oil and pastel on canvas, 70 x 64 in. © Harmony Korine. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery. Photography by Robert McKeever

Harmony Korine: Shadows and Loops is on view through January 16th. To learn more about the exhibition, click here, and for more of head curator Mark Scala’s views on the work, click here.

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