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sneezemonster15 · 2 years ago

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Found this message under the post that I reblogged today, just below this one.

Like lol. This is why I say - People who don't get SNS don't get the story. They don't get the sentiment behind the story, they don't get the messaging behind the story, they don't get the themes, they don't get the tropes, they don't understand narrative. But most importantly, they don't have the capacity to feel what Kishi wanted to make his readers feel. FEEL.

FEEL

If you truly understand the story, you simply cannot deny SNS. It's a love story. Full stop. It's not a matter of interpretation, it's just a fact. Whether or not you approve it. That's immaterial. Your inane theories don't cancel out the actual narrative that unfortunately most people in this fandom just don't understand or want to understand despite having been told.

At the end of the day, that's what it's all about isn't it? That's what the story is geared towards, that's why the author wrote it the way he did. So that he can convey what he wants to convey with visuals, dialogues, tropes, panel placement, editing, sound effects etc. The ingredients that make a story. And all of it combined gives you the experience any piece of art or audio visual story is supposed to give you, that's how you judge that piece of art. How impactful it was, how detailed it was, how meaningful it was and why, what kind of effort went into it. What does a piece of art make you feel? What does it make you think?

And this is what fans like these who write shitty anti SNS posts don't understand. And don't bother to. People, I suspect from western countries who see everything in the world with their very limited worldview and eurocentric lenses, don't know why shinjuu is considered to be the zenith of expression of love. It's not just in Japan, its concept is quite popular in South East Asia as well. Popular stories, I grew up listening to these stories. To die for each other and with each other is the ultimate expression of love, it's spiritual, it's not for funsies, it's not because it's so darkly romantic. It's meaningful and significant because it's the only way for the said lovers to be with each other in a world that won't let them be together while they are alive. It's rejecting the ways of the world and subverting its rules by defying them in this way. If the world will not allow this love in life then in death. But be together, they shall. That's what it means. It's an evolved sentiment, you need to be up there to get it. These are all layered stories where the said lovers/characters have other obligations as well, they have their own worldly burdens to carry. Like for example, in Love suicides at Amijima by Chikamatsu, which is one of the inspirations for this manga, the man is already married. He has a wife and kids. He is a businessman whose business isn't doing very well, he is under debt but he needs to gather enough money so he can pay out the owner of the brothel where the woman he loves works, so he can be with her as he is meant to be. But he doesn't have it, and his wife knows about it, she knows about this other woman that her husband loves but she carries out somehow. She is written as a sympathetic character. So is the man, so is his lover.

Not everything is black and white, nothing is black and white. But people, especially of a kids' target group, are only shown media with black and white margins. A thing is either good or bad. No nuance. No critical thinking. No curiosity. No redressal. No need either.

Toxic ex bf shit. Lol. Ex bf shit I get hehe.

But toxic? Lol. Like people in this fandom simply loooove to put everything in its convenient little labels without understanding anything. They have no understanding of the character, character arcs, character traits, their motivations, their goals, their belief systems. But right at the top of the queue when it comes to criticizing them. Like nicely done. Lol.

Love is not rational. Emotions aren't rational. Emotions are multi dimensional, they are complex. These fans are used to watching Netflix chick flicks and rom coms and naturally, measure everything by that yardstick. They don't even know about the very significant and important cultural element such as double suicide or shinjuu which is very much a part of the romantic literary imagination of the Japanese public. And public from other Asian countries too. Fans don't understand what kind of obstacles people face in these countries, what with their identities and their values and monolithic social structures they operate in.

Only today, I was told by the admin that as long as I am part of their organization, I can't write anything problematic about the govt on any platform, can't even breathe about it, not even in jest, not even refer to anything negative, can't attend protests, can't speak at rallies, cannot document and publish them, can't write anything subversive, can't put pictures, nothing. Doesn't help that my own socio politico cultural identity already makes me a target in my country. But I can't even seek redressal because for that I will need to talk about it and the moment I do, they will put me behind bars. Heh.

People in such situations are vulnerable in a thousand different ways. But you have to know about them before commenting on them. If you are from a different culture or background, at least do something to learn more before commenting. But such decided fucking statement from these aristocratic elites, it's like a decree. They have said it and it's a line not to be crossed, or else they will harass you. Won't pay attention to useful stuff but would get primed to fight in an instant. So silly.

At least show some curiosity man, if the writer has taken such pains to write it, he must have been thinking something no? Nothing comes out of oblivion. This is simply common sense. But no, they would rather spew cheap, ineffective venom but won't move a finger to learn.

Toxic is what Sakura does to Sasuke. Who doesn't pay attention to his wishes, comfort, his dreams, his past, his goals. All she is concerned about is herself and WANTS a yes from Sasuke, no matter how he feels.

Naruto did everything to understand Sasuke. When Sasuke yelled at Naruto with pain and frustration in vote one, about how he doesn't understand what Sasuke went through, loss of his entire family and clan in one fell swoop by the hands of his own brother, so he won't understand why Sasuke was doing what he was doing (going to Oro and jeopardizing his life). And it makes Naruto stop in his tracks. He is devastated but he tries to understand. He spends the entire Shippuden understanding him.

This is after Pein arc, when Tazuna and Inari come to visit him in Konoha and help rebuild it (but like we all know who did the most of it, psst Yamato lol). Naruto lost Jiraiya in this arc, so he understood how Sasuke felt because losing Jiraiya was like losing family, and Naruto didn't have one to begin with. This is the import of this scene here. You can see it in the flashback.

This is Kage arc, on the bridge. Naruto was just visited by Obito who told him the truth about the massacre. So he understands Sasuke's motivations. He is clearly saying it. Sakura wonders what he is talking about but doesn't care to know still. She still went to assassinate Sasuke with a piss poor strategy. Naruto was ready to lay down his life for Sasuke in the same scene where Sakura tried to stab Sasuke in the back.

Lol. I am sorry but you don't understand what toxic means. Obviously. You also don't understand what love means. You just don't. You can't control love, it's a feeling. You cannot rationalize love. You just feel it. And you know it when it's reciprocated. In Sasuke and Naruto's case, it's both sided. Why else do you think Sasuke gave up his life for Naruto is land of waves arc when he didn't apparently even like him?? Why did he cushion Naruto's fall when he himself was half dead during the fight with Gaara? And why would he monopolize the right to kill Naruto when Obito expresses his intent to kill Naruto and Sasuke shields him? So no one gets to kill Naruto except for him? Naruto is his to save and his to KILL? Call that toxic too why don't you? Toxic ex bf shit. Lol.

Naruto's love for Sasuke is so impactful, even emotionally inept characters such as Sai are inspired, it changes their direction in life, their goals. What toxic man? How is this toxic?

Look how Naruto looks when he talks about Sasuke. Look at his passion, look at his reasons to love Sasuke. Where are Sakura's reasons to love Sasuke? There's none because Kishi didn't write it, said it would look contrived lol. And he is right, Sakura's character doesn't gel with it.

If you love someone, you must know the reasons no? Sasuke knows it, we see it when he is dying in land of waves arc. And we see it in Naruto's case as well. No one accepted his existence like Sasuke did, he was Naruto's friend, the bond they have is unlike any other. Tell me what's so toxic about an orphan relating and resonating with another orphan? What's so problematic about him trying to protect him from bad guys? What is so toxic about how deeply he feels for him? Especially when he KNOWS Sasuke feels equally strongly for him too? How do you connect with people? Don't you look for an intersection where you both just connect? Sometimes, it just happens. These days, people call it vibin I guess? Lol. Tell me what's so toxic about finding a kindred spirit that you can confide in? Or would you rather prefer someone like Sakura who doesn't understand or even attempt to understand what it means to be in Naruto and Sasuke's shoes? She dismisses Naruto's feelings, she dismisses Sasuke's feelings, doesn't even care to know. She realizes Naruto has had a hellish time in Konoha given he is a jinchuuriki, but does she improve her behaviour? Sasuke tells her multiple times that he thinks very lowly of her, she doesn't understand his feelings or goals, she is still the same and still cannot see anything beyond her own nose. She is annoying because she doesn't change despite Sasuke trying to make her understand. But does she change? Hell no. Still keeps pestering a clearly disinterested, disengaged Sasuke. Now THAT is toxic.

What's so toxic about Naruto finding relief in finding someone like himself in a village where there's no one else like him? Isn't this how people meet? Connect? That common thread? Because Naruto knows by instict that Sasuke, being an orphan and alone, will understand Naruto like others won't. Like I said, it's a matter of feeling. What's toxic about finding someone similar like you by the grace of which, you want to establish some connection? It only reflects compatibility and mutual understanding. What's so wrong with that?

Look at the second panel. Naruto looks so soft, so introspective, so loving when talking and thinking about Sasuke. He never thought he would have a bond like that, he never thought he would meet anyone who he would relate to so much, he, an orphan who never had the advantage of people understanding him or caring for him, which he finally found in Sasuke and Iruka. Why wouldn't he wanna protect him? Why wouldn't he love him? What's stopping him exactly? What's so toxic about him wanting to be like Sasuke? So that he can feel like Sasuke's equal, so Sasuke won't dismiss him. Naruto was insecure at this time but he is not some monstrous manipulator people think he is. Like fuck, what do you expect him to do? So just because you cannot place yourself in his shoes, and won't even attempt to even though Kishi puts so much emphasis on it, you get to mischaracterize him? That's just immature. Like I feel sorry for you. You missed out on so much. Naruto is someone who is strategically written as the underdog that we are all supposed to root for. Which means his character is written to evoke sympathy and wring the most melodramatic emotions from the readers so as to get them even more invested in this story. If you came out thinking Naruto is the bad dude, you clearly didn't get this story and you clearly don't get storytelling, doesn't matter if you approve of Naruto's character or not.

Naruto loves Sasuke and he would go to any lengths to save him. Just like how Sasuke did in land of waves arc. Just like how Iruka protected Naruto in chapter two. That's what Naruto knows. Loving someone is protecting them to death. No matter what the consequences. That's what he knows from his context and that's what we understand by reading this story. He would rather remain a fool but not give up on Sasuke.

As long as you see everything through your little, limited, juvenile lenses, this is what you will get from media. Explore, learn, talk to people, listen to them, do your own research and thinking and then come to your conclusions. How else would you understand anything?

Y'all Sasuke lovers are fucking dumb I gotta say. You should be happy for Sasuke that he has someone like Naruto to love him and care for him. (Ending not considered, since it's just fuckall anyway, a high pricetagged bandaid. It's contrived, a deus ex machina'ed ending.) Just like Naruto stans should be glad that he has someone like Sasuke to love him and care for him. You don't get Sasuke and Naruto stans who hate Sasuke, you don't get Naruto.

People who deny or criticise SNS, sorry but you don't get love. Not the feeling or its expression in stories and media. You don't know romance tropes, you don't know cultural elements, you don't know how other cultures see and understand love. They say everything is fair in love and war don't they? It's meaningful, it didn't come out of oblivion.

This story is about love, the point of this story is that true love is bigger than entire nations and all the restrictions and limitations it puts on you. That's why Naruto chose Sasuke over Konoha. This is not rocket science either, if you were paying attention rather than concocting your headcanons, you would have gotten it too. But it's much too effort isn't it? And more than anything else, you don't wanna break your circle of joy/mutual wanking bubble by acknowledging their love. How else would you project and self insert?

Sasuke and Naruto both love each other madly and deeply. It's mutual, they fuel each other's feelings and hence actions, that's why their feelings are so big. That's why they feel so righteous about it, because they know that the other person feels it too.

People do crazy shit for love. My aunt absconded with a man who worked for her father, my grandfather. He was much lower in class and status, these things mean a lot in some societies. They make or break relationships. So my aunt knew my grandfather will never allow it, neither will the society. So they absconded and lived a miserable life, without much capital or any connections. They were ostracized from society. Absconding with someone is a taboo of the first order. Not even their own parents talked with them. But they stuck together through thick and thin. He got a brain tumor but she nursed him through it while looking after the kids. She was so devoted to him, that you wouldn't believe. He relapsed some time ago and this time the cancer was terminal. She devoted herself to his care again. Her daughter, my cousin used to tell me: My parents love each other more than they love us, their children. They only have eyes for each other.

Hehe. And it's true, I saw it. In fact, I always felt a little uncomfortable with them in the same room, it used to make me feel like I wasn't needed there. They were so focused on each other.

You underestimate love because you have never felt it. Not everyone is equipped or capable of loving like Naruto and Sasuke. But have a heart man, you can understand it if you just removed those homophobic and dumbass cobwebs from your eyes.

#sns #sasuke #naruto #sasunaru #narusasu

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dailycharacteroption · 6 months ago

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Planar Scout (Ranger Archetype)

(art by thenSir on DeviantArt)

When one thinks of rangers and the planes beyond the material, one doesn’t typically make the leap in logic to combine them. After all, rangers live among nature, most typically the nature of the material universe. I mean, sure, technically you can pick a plane as your favored terrain, but it’s rarely anyone’s first choice unless the campaign is set on that plane and/or you’re speedrunning taking the Horizon Walker prestige class.

However, there are those that do in fact specialize in planar terrain, and more relevantly to today’s entry, those that draw power directly from their understanding of those planes.

Some may live in exotic communities on such planes, or may have become stranded there and forced to learn how to survive in such a strange environment that they were literally never adapted to biologically.

Regardless of the origins, these planar scouts become as intimately familiar with the nuances of surviving such locales as any ranger back on the material plane. (Which does beg the question of how or why the ranger doesn’t have to learn the tricks to survive in every single exotic biome the plane offers, as even supposed mono-environ planes like the elemental or energy planes have some variance in terrain if you go far enough, but that’s firmly in the realm of “Let’s not drag down the game with too much focus on the details.” Needless to say, the archetype does advise in a sidebar that you should break the incredibly vague “planes” favored terrain into multiple types based either on the individual planes or perhaps common threads and terrain types, such as crystalline caverns for certain parts of the elemental plane of earth plus some of the more rich spots in the underground of other planes.

So let’s take a look at what makes these scouts special.

Given their familiarity is not with mortal animals but those of the greater cosmos, it is unsurprising that these rangers express their empathy with extraplanar animals (and to a lesser extent true outsiders) in the same way that other rangers work with normal animals and magical beasts.

Naturally, these rangers only get to select different planar terrain types as they grow in power.

However, doing so doesn’t just provide the flat bonuses, for these rangers bond with a specific plane (most likely their earlier terrain choice) and gains a boon from doing so. This also infuses the ranger with the essence of the plane as well, meaning they also take on physical traits associated with the plane as well.

These boons take on many forms. Those that bond with a morally aligned plane would gain a blessing of guidance in combat against outsiders morally opposed to the plane, while those bonded to the astral get a short-ranged teleport. Those tied to the ether find their weapons can strike the incorporeal even if totally mundane, while those with links to the First World gain a limited healing factor. Those linked to the elemental planes gain anything from flight to the durability of rock to a flaming aura to becoming amphibious. Meanwhile, those tied to the shadow gain excellent nightvision and superior stealth. Naturally, this list isn’t perfectly comprehensive, but it does give a baseline for providing similar boons for the few planes that were not listed as well as any number of demiplanes.

Finally, these rangers also naturally have planar adaptation to their bonded plane and can even extend it to others, though they’ll still need magical assistance when it comes to other planes.

My biggest and only gripe with this archetype is that the planar bond boons don’t really scale with level for the most part, but this is a fun way to play up an expert on the practical survivalist side of actually living on a plane that doesn’t follow the same laws of physics and matter as what we see on earth or even the rest of the universe. If that appeals to you, I’d recommend using this archetype with pretty much any build that doesn’t center around either working with your allies or a pet, since you don’t get the normal hunter’s bond.

An interesting quirk of having a bond with anything is the assumption that the two have a mutual understanding, which is interesting to think about in the context of a ranger with this archetype. Other rangers may share a strong bond with companions, a beloved beast, or even nature itself with certain archetypes, but if this holds true to planar scouts, then that implies that the ranger has a connection to the living will of their absolute favorite plane. This isn’t as strange as it sounds, as at the very least the outer planes are literally made up of soulstuff with a specific morality and philosophy, which in turn assumes that the plane feels something analogous to sapient emotion and belief, albeit in an alien and vague way nearly incomprehensible to mortals. Could be worth exploring, whether it be kinship or just an understanding that the ranger absolutely refuses to let the hostility of the plane kill them.

A casino in Hell seems like one of the worst places to ever go by anyone with a reasonable understanding of probability even before factoring in that the house definitely cheats, and yet that is where the party must go to meet their contact. However, even getting there is an issue, for the gambling hall lies in a remote region of the Pit and only VIPs get fancy teleportation tokens to. As such, they’ll need a guide, someone who isn’t naturally inclined to betray them like a devil, but knows the terrain of the Pit like the back of their hand.

The Darkness is a plane where unseen things lurk in a realm without light or sight. Navigating it requires a proper guide, not just due to the hazards of the plane itself, but also the creatures that dwell within, including cabals of mystics that came to the plane to hone their craft, raising juju zombie servants to protect them.

Just as territorial as the rest of his people, the sahuagin Verkus is nonetheless not a vicious being, in part because he lives in a part of the Plane of Water that serves as a rich bounty and breadbasket. For a nominal fee, he can even show others the plane, though his company is not always pleasant.

#pathfinder #archetype #ranger #planar scout #juju zombie #sahuagin #Planar Adventures

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esteliaon · 21 days ago

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boxer!artrick headcanons —

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boxer!art - Art Donaldson would be a true force in the ring. calm, calculated, and possessing an innate understanding of timing and distance that would make him a nightmare for his opponents. He wouldn't be the flashiest or most flamboyant boxer, but his strength lies in his cerebral approach to the sport. Art’s mentality is rooted in precision. He trains with an obsessive attention to detail, constantly breaking down every movement, every jab, and every footwork adjustment to ensure it is performed with exacting accuracy. He’s the kind of boxer who knows how to break his opponent down psychologically as much as physically.

boxer!art - He’d be a master of the counterpunch, using his ability to absorb and dodge attacks, luring his opponent into a false sense of confidence before springing into action. His jab would be quick and sharp, almost surgical, and his left hook would be a thing of beauty, quick and powerful but with an almost silent grace.

boxer!art - Outside the ring, Art would be humble about his skill. He wouldn’t boast about his victories, preferring instead to analyze the intricacies of each match with a focus on improving his technique. Training with him would be like attending a masterclass in strategy and self-discipline. He'd never let his ego get in the way of progress, and he’d always seek to grow in every aspect of his craft.

boxer!art - Art’s relationship with you would be built on mutual respect. He’s the kind of person who listens more than he speaks, genuinely interested in understanding your thoughts, feelings, and ambitions. He’s incredibly perceptive and able to pick up on the smallest nuances in the way they talk or the way they move. If something’s wrong, he’ll know, and he’ll want to do whatever he can to help you work through it, whether it’s offering a solution or just being there to listen. This comes from his innate understanding of people; in the ring, he’s always reading his opponent’s body language, and he applies that same skill in his relationships.

boxer!art - When Art is training or preparing for a fight, he’s focused and almost obsessive. This can be a source of tension with you, who might struggle with his single-mindedness at times. He’d always try to make time for you, but it’s clear that his love for boxing runs deep, and there’s a certain level of sacrifice that comes with it. Still, he would always ensure his partner knows how important you are. After long hours in the gym, surprising you with gifts, kisses, snuggles and even fucking. As he thrust into you, he groans. “oh..oh baby—baby. You’re so fucking important to me. Oh fuckk..”

boxer!art - your favorite thing was releasing some of his tension. The tension that had been needed to be released and that was very visible in his face after he’d finished. Fucking after a match was his favorite thing when he wasn’t so tired. The way you ghosted your fingers over his pale abs and the way you moaned into his ear like you were chanting his name. Chanting his name like all the fans did when he was walking down to fight. He worshipped you, his number 1 fan. The one that held his hand and stood close behind the bars, reassuring him it was going to be okay. That nothing would change if he lost, that he was more than how he performed. You were his and he was yours.

boxer!patrick - Patrick Zweig, on the other hand, would be a more dynamic and unpredictable boxer, a whirlwind of power and charisma. His style would be built around his explosive athleticism and ability to generate lightning-fast combinations. Unlike Art’s calm and calculated nature, Patrick would embody the raw, primal energy of boxing. he fights with passion, intensity, and an almost animal-like instinct for the sport. He’d be the kind of boxer who could be a wild card. He didn’t think like art did. Just swung until he won, and it worked. Sometimes.

boxer!patrick - He’d throw combinations with such speed that they’d almost blur into one another. His unpredictability in the ring would make him dangerous; one moment he’d be slipping under an opponent’s guard, and the next, he’d unleash a brutal uppercut that seemed to come out of nowhere. His footwork would be explosive, always darting in and out of range with quick bursts of movement. Though his technique would be slightly less refined than Art’s, Patrick would make up for it with his raw power and durability.

boxer!patrick - Outside the ring, Patrick’s personality would be larger than life. He’d be the kind of guy who throws himself into every training session, always pushing harder than the day before. There’s no such thing as a “half-assed” workout for him. He’s the type of boxer who would encourage his team with motivational speeches, his presence in the gym undeniable, whether he's sparring or simply cheering on his training partners. Patrick’s fan base would likely be huge, his charisma and emotional intensity drawing people in. Even if he loses, he’d always give his fans a show to remember.

boxer!patrick - His relationship with you would be full of energy, excitement, and an almost childlike enthusiasm. Patrick is the kind of person who surprises you with spontaneous date ideas. ranging from an impromptu trip to a place you’ve never been before to late-night drives with the windows down and music blasting. He thrives on adventure and wants you to feel that same thrill, constantly pushing you to try new things and live in the moment. He would never want you to feel bored or stuck in a routine. Patrick's idea of romance is full of energy, not the slow burn of a candle but the quick burst of fireworks that leave you breathless.

boxer!patrick - Patrick’s love language is loud, and he’s the type to make up for the time he spends away with grand gestures when he’s present. After a fight, win or lose, he would be the first to reach out to you , pulling them into a tight embrace and telling them how much you mean to him. Win or lose, your presence is what keeps him grounded.

boxer!patrick - Patrick and your relationship would be filled with physical affection; lots of hugs, kisses, and moments of closeness. You would never feel ignored or underappreciated and he made sure of that as he praised each area of your body. From your face all the down to your heat, then your toes. He truly adored you, his thing? Thrusting into you with your legs up on his shoulders, suddenly grabbing your calfs and kissing your feet, giving them soft licks. “Fuckk, every inch!— of you is soo perfect! mphh-“

boxer!artrick - If Art Donaldson and Patrick Zweig ever found themselves in the ring together, the contrast in their styles would make it an intriguing match-up. Art’s calm and methodical pace would directly oppose Patrick’s explosive and chaotic approach. Art would likely spend the first few minutes figuring Patrick out, waiting for his opportunities to capitalize on his opponent’s mistakes. Patrick, on the other hand, would bring relentless pressure from the first round, trying to land heavy shots to put Art on the back foot.

boxer!artrick - they continuously joke about each other’s techniques when it comes to their boxing. Patrick snorting at art, “why don’t you just punch? why do you use your head do goddamn much?”, art rolling his eyes in response. “Because using your brain actually works, maybe you should try it.” He shook his head. Patrick glaring and suddenly tackling art to the ground. Tousling around the ground until one was pinned down and the other on top. “I win!” Patrick cheered as he held art down.

#🤍 . — ꒰ esteliaon. ꒱#⊹₊⋆. estella writes. 🐾ྀི #⋆˚࿔ boxer!artrick 𝜗𝜚˚⋆ 🥊#⋆˚࿔ boxer!art 𝜗𝜚˚⋆ 🥊#⋆˚࿔ boxer!patrick 𝜗𝜚˚⋆ 🥊#challengers #artrick #boxer au #sports #art donaldson #patrick zweig #headcanon #art x patrick

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thebandcampdiaries · 23 days ago

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A.O. aka Art Official presents: End Of The Night

A.O. aka Art Official is back with a brand new single named end of the night. This song is a perfect example of how to combine a wide variety of styles into something that's quite unique. At its core, this track has some neo-soul and modern pop influences, but it also highlights the unique background of A.O. as a producer who also loves rap and trap music. Teddy Riley Actually inspired him to become a producer, and he embraced a very innovative style right off the bat. He was the first person to actually replace the regular bassline with 808s, even before Lil Jon became famous for doing this. True OG, A.O., is all about keeping the legacy intact, and continuing on with some amazing production and innovation in music. In addition to the personable and edgy performance value, this release is also quite distinctive because of the sheer quality of the production. The mix is balanced and very detail-oriented, making for a lively, edgy and stark sonic approach. In other words, there are many subtle nuances in this release, which really add to the richness of the track when summed up together. The frequency spectrum of the mix is also very balanced, with a tight, yet deep low end working wonders along with a smooth top end, which adds a sense of clarity to the music.

This track in particular was created because A.O. had a crush on an influencer based in Tampa, Florida named Dana L. He was really smitten, and so he decided to write this song about it. The smooth, mellow groove really fits the topic and gives the track a one-of-a-kind flow. As a curator of Nu Jook Soul Music, A.O. actually managed to create a really unique style of music that it's hard to categorize. He really does his own thing in his combination of soul, pop, rap, and other styles, including some electronic elements. It's truly remarkable, and it adds a catchy vibe to the songwriting style that makes A.O. so distinctive. Don't miss out on end of the night, which is going to be available online very soon.

#Spotify

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dccomicsnews · 4 months ago

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Review: JSA #4

Writer: Jeff Lemire Art: Joey Vasquez Colors: Luis Guerrero Letters: Steve Wands Reviewed by: Matthew B. Lloyd Summary Beth/ Dr. Midnight infiltrates Injustice Society HQ while Todd Rice/ Obsidian finally gets some attention as he discovers he's been captured and takes action to free himself!

Positives JSA #4 is a pretty action packed issue as various plotlines come together. Beth is spotlighted in the opening sequence as she has to face Solomon Grundy without the use of her goggles and ability to see in the dark. The stakes feel realistic and Beth comes through with a startling revelation by the end of the issue. However, Todd Rice's role in the issue is what carries. Since issue #1 we've known that something happened to the real Obsidian and that Johnny Sorrow has been impersonating him in the JSA. Todd discovers he's been captured and takes steps to escape. It's a nice moment for Todd as he gets some agency. He's so often portrayed as a victim of his own darkness, it's nice to see him be his own light (even if he fights with darkness!)!

This section changes the tenor of the whole series. While we've known that Todd has been captured, it alleviates the shadow (no pun intended) that has hung over the series/ his character since issue #1. It creates some excitement and some drive for the story that had been otherwise missing, it finally feels like something different is happening and it's not something we've seen before.

Positives Cont'd These sections while advancing the plot also provide some important character work. It's subtle, the comic is still focused more on plot than character, but it's just enough to make a difference in this issue. One has to hope that Lemire will go on to revisit where Todd is in his personal life. When he got shunted off to limbo with Flashpoint and the New 52, he was in a relationship with Damon Matthews. Will this come back into play? There was some good an interesting relationship development between Alan and Todd, as Alan was still coming to grips with his son's sexuality.

With the unnecessary and troubling retcon to Alan's own sexuality and damaging details depicted in 2023's Alan Scott: The Green Lantern mini-series it changes the dynamic of their father/ son relationship. It remains to be seen how this will play out. Pre-Flashpoint, there was some nuance, subtlety and realism present as Alan's attitudes and mores of the 1940's created some friction with his son. It created interesting and engaging character moments for both characters.

Negatives It's tough to really gauge negatives in this issue. There's still a lot of focus on plot, but what does happen with Beth and Todd in JSA #4 mitigates this.

Verdict JSA #4 is easily the best issue of the series so far. The characters seem to be more important, and Todd especially benefits. The entire storyline has a better feel and is just more enjoyable than the first three issues combined. The construction of this story from issue #1 has been awkward and not always worked, but going forward there is the sense that things are on the upswing.

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The Art of Opulence: Crafting Exquisite Luxury Interiors

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reads, weeks three + four

i read three longer works recently, so i decided to combine the weeks so i could fully process them.

01. deep within the vault / kinko no naka no naka no naka / 金庫の中の中の中 by shirokami rei demographic: shonen genre: drama, supernatural, suspense, oneshot summary: There's something disturbing about the vault in Mika's childhood home. rating: 7.5/10 notes: unsettling atmosphere that crescendoes with some genuinely chilling panels for a late night read. satisfying conclusion.

02. laborinth / kenkyuu daimeikyuu laborinth / 研究大迷宮ラボリンス by kuurodakousei demographic: shonen genre: mystery, comedy, oneshot summary: Rumor has it that soul are lost in the mysterious art school club building -- unless they find their extracurricular passion. rating: 9/10 notes: this oneshot is what going to grad school feels like.

03. temple of gains / fitness juushoku / フィットネス住職 by nezukuma demographic: shonen genre: comedy, sports, instructional manual, oneshot summary: A ripped Buddhist priest teaches you how to hit your protein targets. rating: 5/10 notes: I didn't really enjoy this, but it did pressure me into an hour on the exercise bike. So.

04. talking to the wall / doku wo haku / 独を白く by hayashi yoshihiko demographic: shonen genre: drama, manga about manga, oneshot summary: Masamichi Watanabe isn't meant for an ordinary life. He has an undeniable talent for comics. So why won't his idiot editor acknowledge him? rating: 9/10 summary: um? ouch...

(the little detail where watanabe's drink is empty while his editor's is full really got me)

05. the untouchable midori-kun / midori-kun ni wa sawarenai / ミドリくんには触れない by toyota toyo demographic: josei genre: comedy, romance summary: After their grade school friendship is cut short by a move, Misaki and Midori meet again by chance when they become next door neighbors. Midori followed his dreams and became Japan's biggest idol. Fiercely protective of his image, this becomes a problem when he finds out that Misaki is an adult film actress. rating: 5.5/10 notes: i had such high hopes for this. volumes 1-5 are a pretty solid exploration of different types of fame and the pressures therein. it's also an uncharacteristically nuanced and respectful take on sex work. the work presents a pretty compelling picture of perfectionism/burnout and the way past trauma (stalking, abandonment) can shape someone's path. all of that said -- and i cannot emphasize this enough -- vol 6 is TERRIBLE and almost completely ruins all the careful plot set ups and character arcs. it's a real bummer and makes me hesitant visit the author's other work.

06. dead dead demons' dededede destruction / デッドデッドデーモンズデデデデデストラクション by asano inio demographic: seinen genre: sci-fi, drama summary: Everything changed on 8/31 when the invaders arrived. And yet, life remained exactly the same. rating: 9.5/10 notes: [SPOILERS] i will preface this by saying that i'm not the biggest asano fan and i didn't watch the anime of this first. i like solanin but i didn't care for punpun. this is definitely my favorite of his works. i was sold on this by the initial premise -- mundane slice of life with an apocalypse backdrop. some of my favorite works have that premise as well. i really liked the direction this work took on that, particularly the way paranoia manifests in the populace and how even micro-interactions between people can either suppress or wildly escalate that paranoia into violence. asano is at his best when he's cataloguing the downward spirals of people with good intentions, and this is what i expected going into the work. i was not, however, expecting that cancelling doraemon would save the world.

(this gag gets me every time)

07. SAKAMOTO DAYS by suzuki yuuto demographic: shonen genre: action, comedy summary: Taro Sakamoto was once at the top of the assassin world. He left the killer world behind for his beloved wife and family. But the killer world won't seem to leave him alone. rating: 8.5/10 notes: i have some issues with this work, particularly how it treats its female characters, but this is not a novel concern for a WSJ series. (justice for lu!) with that said, this is about the peak of how fun a shonen action series can be. the central joke of the story never gets old -- but the series grows a solid plot with a deep emotional core, particularly in flashbacks and in the most recent chapters. after akane-banashi, this is definitely my favorite running wsj series.

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Emerge Victorious: Mastering the Art of Professional FUE Hair Restoration

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2024

This year I visited 320 exhibitions, this is my top ten:

Francis Alÿs, Barbican, London

Superb show by Alys that is a real lesson in how to curate video art, visually, sonically, conceptually spatially and above all else seriously playful.

2. Donald G. Rodney, Nottingham Contemporary and Spike Island, Bristol

I was lucky to see this retrospective of Rodney’s work twice and was rewarded by seeing two different ways to tell a story of the artist’s work. Charged, chilling, poignant, poetic, humbling, angry, beautiful and so much more.

3.Martyn Cross, Hales Gallery, London

Best show of painting I saw all year, Cross is doing something that is anachronistic in that it feels like nothing I have ever seen before and reminiscent of much that is good in art from the past. Hugely refreshing and rewarding.

4. Lubna Chowdhary, Graves Gallery, Sheffield

A show with a smile on its face that made me gleeful and indeed put a bouncing smile on my face. Much richness beneath the surface of the work, but wowzers what surfaces on the work, is incredibly materially rich.

5. Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum, Barbican, London

A show I had no expectations for, not having any knowledge of Sunstrum’s work before and actually only popping in to see it while also visiting the excellent The Imaginary Institution of India Art 1975–1998 exhibition. Sunstrum’s work was a real feat in bring the cinematic to painting through embedding the audience into the spatial time and space of an encounter with the narrative. Stunning and surprising.

6. Yelena Popova, Ione & Mann Gallery, London

Stepping into the gallery from the speakeasy-like entrance up the unassuming front door and staircase was like entering a completely different space from the bustling London streets – calm, contemplative, zen-like lessons in slowing down and paying attention.

7. Dan Rapley, Project Space Plus, Lincoln and Angear Visitor Centre, Nottingham

A lesson in how to look with fresh eyes, one body of photographs was displayed sculpturally in the middle of each space, inviting the viewer, like Rapley to look inwards at the materiality of the microscopic in his blown up photographs of details of slides he has sourced. The other body of work beautifully creates new mysterious and evocative compositions, collaged together by layering the found slides on a light box and rephotographing them.

8. We are the Monument, Graves Gallery, Sheffield

I don't think there is a better public gallery than the Graves Gallery at the moment who are considering how to re-energise their collection, largely by letting artists such as Yuen Fong Ling (and at the same time another brilliant show curated by Victoria Lucas. Clever, playful, dynamic in the way of curating, which feels as deft, elastic and magical as Houdini. It is truly an example that i wish others would take note of, not to copy but to see what can be done.

9. Hew Locke - What Have We Here?, British Museum, London

Superbly told through careful curation, excellent text panels that combined objectivity with subjectivity in a brilliant way to address multiple and complex colonial narratives.

10. Japanese Art History À La Takashi Murakami, Gagosian, London

I was expected to be too cynical but ended up completely bowled over, seduced and in love with Murakami’s new work that brilliantly balanced spectacle with nuance, attention to detail on such a huge scale.

This year I visited the following exhibitions

10th Jan, Zara Sands and Olly Centres, General Practice, Lincoln

12 Jan, Bodies for Practice, Project Space Plus, Lincoln

2nd Feb, Seasonal Strokes, General Practice, Lincoln

9 Fefb, Chris Ofilli and William Blake, Tate Britain, London

9 Feb, Chris Ofilli, Tate Britain, London

9 Feb, Woman in Protest, Tate Britain, London

9 Feb, Richard Hamilton, Tate Britain, London

9 Feb, Yuri Pattison and J M W Turner, Tate Britain, London

9 Feb, Zineb Saleh Tate Britain, London

9 Feb, Cat Flap Blink, Terrace Gallery, London

9 Feb, Victor Bengtsson, Public, London

9 Feb, Martin Aagaard Hansen, Tanja Nis-Hansen & Kazuyuki Takezaki , Union Pacific, London

9 Feb, Mao Yan, Pace Gallery, London

9 Feb, ,Ziping Wang, Unit, London

9 Feb, Zach lieberman, Unit, London

9 Feb, Conversation Galante, Pillar Corris, London

9 Feb, Frank Bowling ,Hauser and Wirth, London

9 Feb, Uman ,Hauser and Wirth, London

9 Feb, Willem Sasnal, Sadie Coles ,London

9 Feb, Anna Barriball, Frith St,London

9 Feb, Emi Otaguro, Masanori Tomita, Nobuya Hitsuda & Yutaka Nozawa , Sadie Coles,London

9 Feb, Come Home, Sadie Coles ,London

9 Feb, Zineb Sedira, Goodman Gallery,London

9 Feb, Marc Chagall, Alon Zakaim, London

9 Feb, Polymythologies, Tiwani Contemporary,London

9 Feb, Jeffrey Gibson, Stephen Friedman,London

9 Feb, Claire Gavronsky, Goodman Gallery ,London

9 Feb, Rose Shakinovsky, Goodman Gallery ,London

9 Feb, Olivia Flax, Holtermann ,London

9 Feb,Burri, Miró , Ermnst, Nahmad Projects,London

9 Feb, Gerhard Richter, David Zwirner ,London

9 Feb, Drawn into the Present, Thaddeus Ropac ,London

9 Feb, Andy Warhol, Thaddeus Ropac ,London

9 Feb, Pauline Boty, Gazelli, ,London

9 Feb, Karel Appel, Max Hetzler, ,London

9 Feb, Alexis Hunter, Richard Saltoun, ,London

9 Feb, Premiums 1, Royal Academy ,London

9 Feb, Entangled Pasts, Royal Academy ,London

16 Feb, Punk: Rage and Revolution, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

16 Feb, Material Matters, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

16 Feb, Elke Pollard, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

21 Feb, Practice Research, Project Space Plus, Lincoln

22 Feb, Paul Mpagi Sepuya, Nottingham Contemporary

22 Feb, Dora Budor, Nottingham Contemporary

22 Feb, Danica Maier, Beam, Nottingham

1 March, Andrew Bracey, General Practice, Lincoln

8 March, Darren Diss and Brian Voce, The Hub, Sleaford

8 March, Jo Cope, The Hub, Sleaford

20 March, Mirrors Windows Portals, project space plus, Lincoln

23 March, Feng-Ru Lee, Weston Gallery, Nottingham

23 March, Dan Rapley, Angear Visitor Centre, Nottingham

23 March, Saad Qureshi, Djanogly Gallery, Nottingham

23 March, Fascinating Finds from Nottingham's Caves, University of Nottingham Museum

23 March,Peep Show, Bennington Gallery, Nottingham

23 March, Shahnawaz Hussain, Bennington Gallery, Nottingham

23 March, Osheen Siva, Bennington Gallery, Nottingham

23 March, Debsyo Bolaji, New Art Exchange, Nottingham

24 March, Jason Wilsher-Mills, Lincoln Museum

12 April, When Forms Come Alive, Hayward Gallery, London

12 April, Virginia Verran, Michael Richardson Contemporary Art, London

12 April, Secundino Hernández , Victoria Miro Gallery, London

12 April, Neal Rock, New Art Projects, London

12 April, Salvador Dali, Clarendon Fine Art, London

12 April, Unravel, Barbican, London

12 April, Soufiane Ababri, Barbican, London

12 April, Ibrahim Mahama, Barbican, London

12 April, Lobert Zandvilet, Grimm, London

12 April, Reina Sugihara, Arcadia Misa, London

12 April, Marria Pratts Carl Kostyal, London

12 April, Richard Serra,David Zwirner, London

12 April, Marcelina Akpojotor, Rele, London

12 April, Fathi Hassan,Richard Saltoun, London

12 April, Erwin Wurm,Thaddaeus Ropac, London

12 April, Harold Cohen, Gazelli Art House, London

12 April, Adam Pendleton, Galerie Max Hetzler, London

12 April, Nancy Haynes, Marlborough, London

12 April, Shizuko Yoshikawa, Marlborough, London

12 April, Shizuko Yoshikawa and Bridget Riley, Marlborough, London

12 April, Betty Parsons,Alison Jacques, London

12 April, Woody De Othello, Stephen Friedman Gallery, London

12 April, Peter Blake, Waddington Custot Galleries, London

12 April, Standing in the Gap, Goodman Gallery, London

12 April, Ulla von Brandenburg, Pilar Corrias, London

12 April, Lindokuhle Sobekwa, Goodman Gallery, London

12 April, The Leisure Centre, The Brown Collection, London

12 April, Shine On,Sadie Coles HQ Davies St, London

12 April, Albert Oehlen, Gagosian, London

12 April, Gavin Turk, Ben Brown Fine Arts, London

12 April, François Morellet,Annely Juda Fine Art, London

12 April, Thomas Allen, Ronchini Gallery, London

12 April, Darya Diamond, Pippy Houldsworth, London

12 April, Li Hei Di, Pippy Houldsworth, London

12 April, Florence Hutchings, Redfern Gallery, London

12 April, Marilyn Lerner, Spruth Magers, London

12 April, Barabara Kruger, Spruth Magers, London

12 April, Edward Burtynsky, Flowers, London

12 April, Terry Frost, Flowers, London

12 April, Cinthia Marcelle,Sprovieri, London

12 April, Matthias Groebel,Gathering, London

12 April, Raqs Media Collective, Frith Street Gallery, London

12 April, Kati Heck, Sadie Coles, London

17 April, Trim, Project Space Plus, Lincoln

26 April, Marking Time, General Practice, Lincoln

8 May, Cache 05, Anglia Storage, Lincoln

8 May, Sacred Spaces, St Peter and Gowt, Lincoln

8 May, Parting of the Minds, Project Space Plus, Lincoln

8 May, Paul Letchworth, Gallery St. Martin's, Lincoln

11 May, Anna Reading, Uffington Notice Board

12 May, Common Ground, Uffington Village Hall

15 Ma, Groundings, Project Space Plus, Lincoln

29 May, Caravaggio, St Johns Cathedral, Valletta

31 May, Durer, Mdina Cathedral Museum

31 May, Joe Pellegrini Petit Collection, Wignacourt Museum, Rabat

31 May, Anton Agius, Wignacourt Museum, Rabat

4 June, Now I'm Here, Later I'll be There, Cadman studios, Stoke on Trent

7 June, Come to Fruition, Peter de Wint Building, Lincoln

18 June, Meet the Future, Grosvenor Building, Manchester

18 June, A to Z and Back Again, Holden Gallery, Manchester

19 June, Counter Culture, Djnogoly Gallery, Nottingham

19 June, John Newling, Lakeside Gallery, Nottingham

2 July, Oliver Ventress, General Practice, Lincoln

10 July, Sense of Belonging, Project Space Plus, Lincoln

12 July, Donald G. Rodney, Spike Island, Bristol

12 July, Aperiodic, Kit Form Gallery, Bristol

20th July, Text and Texture, General Practice, Lincoln

24th July, Resonating Museum Walls, Lincoln Museum

6 August, The Time is Always Now, The Box, Plymouth

16 August, Al Held White Cube Bermondsey, London

16 August, Joe Bloom, Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery, London

16 August, Muhammad Zeeshan, Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery, London

16 August, Rahima Gambo, Gasworks, London

16 August, Steve Klee, WIP Space, London

16 August, Nudge it, Terrace Gallery, London

16 August, Guild, Fillet space, London

16 August, Francis Alÿs, Barbican, London

16 August, Meera Shakti Osborne, Peer, London

16 August, Steph Huang, Tate Britain, London

16 August, Alvaro Barrington, Tate Britain, London

16 August, Keith Piper and Rex, Tate Britain, London

16 August, Franciska Themerson, Tate Britain, London

16 August, Balraj Khanna, Tate Britain, London

16 August, Henry Moore and Francis Bacon, Tate Britain, London

17 August, Songs of the Open Road, Halycon, London

17 August, London Pictures, Gilbert and George Centre, London

17 August, Damien Hirst, Phillips, London

17 August, Supernova, Flowers, London

17 August, Asi Joy Samuel and Claudia Yu, Frieze no. 9, London

17 August, Yinka Shonibare, Serpentine Gallery, London

17 August, Judy Chicago, Serpentine Gallery, London

17 August, Minsuk Cho, Serpentine Gallery, London

17 August, Gerhard Richter, Serpentine Gallery, London

17 August, Agnes Scherer, Sadie Coles, London

17 August, Matthew Barney, Sadie Coles, London

17 August, Isabella Ducrot, Sadie Coles HQ, London

17 August, Bertolt Brecht, Raven Row, London

17 August, Phantom Hymn, Modern Art, London

17 August, Awaken Metamagical Hand, Gazelli Art House, London

7 August, Roe Ethridge Gagosian, Davies St, London

17 August, Minoru Nomata, White Cube Mason’s Yard, London

17 August, Dominique White, Whitechapel Gallery, London

17 August, Archipelago: Winds in Orbit, Whitechapel Gallery, London

17 August, Peter Kennard, Whitechapel Gallery, London

18 August, Yoko Ono, Tate Modern, London

18 August, Jannis Kounnelius, Tate Modern, London

18 August, Inside Job (the Tate Staff Biennale), Tate Modern, London

18 August, Art and Text, Tate Modern, London

18 August, Gillie and Marc, St. Pauls, London

18 August, Lina Iris Viktor, Sir John Soane Museum, London

23 August, Nick Simpson, General Practice, Lincoln

23 August, What? Now, Project Space Plus, Lincoln

31st August, The Kola Nut Cannot be Contained, Welcome Collection, London

31st August, Being Human, Welcome Collection, London

31st August, Jason Wilsher-Mills, Welcome Collection, London

31st August, Penny Slinger, Richard Saltourn, London

31st August, Grace Weaver, Max Hetzler, London

31st August, Rheim Alkadhi, ICA, London

31st August, Vanessa Bell, Courtauld Institute, London

31st August, Henry Moore, Courtauld Institute, London

31st August, Tavares Strachan, Hayward Gallery, London

31st August, Graham Crowley, Domobaal, London

31st August, Contemporary collecting David Hockney to Cornelia Parker, British Museum, London

31st August, Rembrandt and his Children, British Museum, London

31st August, Liorah Tchiprout, Pippy Houldsworth, London

31st August, Hockney and Piereo: A Longer Look, National Gallery, London

31st August, Discover Degas and Miss La La, National Gallery, London

31st August, Don Brown, Sadie Coles, London

1st September, Ed Clark, Turner Contemporary, Margate

1st September, Lynda Benglis, Turner Contemporary, Margate

1st September, Portfolio X Windmill Community Gardens, Turner Contemporary, Margate

9th September, MA Fine Art show, University of Northampton

11th September, MA Fine Art show, Staffordshire University

13 September, Take one A Day, Usher Gallery, Lincoln

14 September, Erica Eyres, Turntable Gallery, Grimsby

14 September, Dale Alcock, Unseen Arts, Grimsby

16 September, MA Design Degree Show, Project Space Plus, Lincoln

20 September, Lubna Chowdhary, Graves Gallery, Sheffield

20 September, PostNatures, Graves Gallery, Sheffield

20 September, Colour, Form and Line, Graves Gallery, Sheffield

20 September, A Passion for Prints, Graves Gallery, Sheffield

20 September, Odilon Redon, Graves Gallery, Sheffield

20 September, Art and Identity, Graves Gallery, Sheffield

20 September, We Are The Monument, Graves Gallery, Sheffield

20 September, Show Your Metal, Millennium Gallery, Sheffield

20 September, Tess Jaray, Millennium Gallery, Sheffield

20 September, Festival of the MindMillennium Gallery, Sheffield

20 September, Festival of the Mind, Persistence Works, Sheffield

20 September, Jack Grinno, Gloam, Sheffield

27 September, Jake Williams, General Practice, Lincoln

10 October, Dan Rapley, Project Space Plus, Lincoln

18 October, Joe Duggan, Russel Square Gardens, London

18 October, Braque, Matisse, Picasso, London

18 October, Elizabeth Magill, Anthony Wilkinson, London

18 October, Douglas Abdell, Ab-Anbar, London

18 October, Murray Clarke, Nahmad Projects, London

18 October, Kehinde Wiley, Stephen Friedman, London

18 October, Fabienne Verdier, Waddington Custot, London

18 October, Susie Hamilton, Paul Stolper Gallery, London

18 October, Hew Locke - What Have We Here?, British Museum, London

18 October, Mathew Cerletty, Herald St, London

18 October, 5 Years, Maximillian William, London

18 October, Pei Wang, Workplace, London

18 October, The Stars Fell on Alabama, Edel Assanti, London

18 October, Jonas Wood, Gagosian, London

18 October, Yelena Popova, IONE & MANN Gallery, London

18 October, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Pilar Corrias, London

18 October, Golds, Ordovas, London

18 October, Jack Whitten, Hauser & Wirth, London

18 October, George Rouy, Hauser & Wirth, London

18 October, Austin Lee, Carl Kostyal, London

18 October, Ella Walker, Pilar Corrias, London

18 October, Alison Wilding, Alison Jacques, London

18 October, Lygia Clark, Alison Jacques, London

18 October, Kapwani Kiwanga, Goodman Gallery, London

18 October, Gary Hume, Sprüth Magers. London

18 October, Anthony McCall, Sprüth Magers, London

18 October, Oscar Murillo, David Zwirner, London

18 October, Pouran Jinchi, Gazelli Art House, London

18 October, Ruba Salameh, Gazelli Art House, London

18 October, Libby Heaney, Gazelli Art House, London

18 October, Heemin Chung, Thaddaeus Ropac, London

18 October, Robert Longo, Thaddaeus Ropac, London

18 October, Danh Vo, White Cube Mason’s Yard, London

18 October, Magdalene Odundo, Thomas Dane, London

18 October, Ibrahim El-Salahi, Vigo gallery, London

18 October, Terry Adkins, Thomas Dane, London

18 October, René Daniëls, Modern Art Bury Street, London

18 October, Jordan Wolfson, Sadie Coles, London

18 October, Urs Fischer, Sadie Coles HQ Kingly St, London

18 October, Marlene Dumas, Frith Street Gallery, London

18 October, Freelands Painting Prize 2024, Freelands Foundation, London

18 October, Hew Locke, Hales Gallery, London

18 October, Helene Appel, The Approach, London

18 October, Germaine Kruip, The Approach, London

18 October, Gary Hume, Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert, London

18 October, Simryn Gill, Richard Saltourn, London

18 October, The Look, Transition Projects, London

24 October, Georgie Jones, Project Space Plus, Lincoln

25 October, Grayson Perry, Djanogly Gallery, Nottingham

25 October, Paula Rego, Djanogly Gallery, Nottingham

25 October, Race and the League of Nations, Djanogly Gallery, Nottingham

25 October, Donald G Rodney, Bonnington Gallery, Nottingham

25 October, After the End of History, Bonnington Gallery, Nottingham

25 October, Assunta Ruocco, TG, Nottingham

25 October, Mohammad Barrangi, New Art Exchange, Nottingham

25 October, Mailnish Harijan, New Art Exchange, Nottingham

25 October, Dorothy Bohm, Beam, Nottingham

25 October, The Last Horror Show, Backlit, Nottingham

1 November, Anne Stanfield, General Practice, Lincoln

8 November, The Distribution of Shapes in Space, Project Space Plus, Lincoln

12 November, Donald G. Rodney, Nottingham Contemporary

12 November, EM24: Escape Simplicity, Surface Gallery, Nottingham

12 November, Kolam (கோலம்), Primary, Nottingham

25 November, Small Encapsulations of Pleasure, Project Space Plus, Lincoln

10th December, Bodies of Practice, Project Space Plus, Lincoln

13th December, Zeinab Saleh, David Zwirner, London

13th December, On Kawara, David Zwirner, London

13th December, Peter Buggerhaut, Holbermann, London

13th December, Jan Fabre, Mucciacca, London

13th December, Joan Synder, Thaddeus Ropac, London

13th December, Jessica Wilson, Ranching, London

13th December, Enchanted Alchemie, Levy Gorvy Dayan, London

13th December, Susie Macmurray, Pangolin, London

13th December, Motion in Stillness: Dance and the Human Body in Movement, Victoria Miro, London

13th December, María Berrío, Victoria Miro, London

13th December, Gabriel Hartley, Seventeen, London

13th December, Martin Cross, Hales Gallery, London

13th December, Kenia Almaraz Murillo , Waddington Custom, London

13th December, Özgür Kar, Emalin, The Clerk's House, London

13th December, The Equal Right to Live and Blossom, Kate MacGarry, London

13th December, Merlin James, Studio M Maureen Paley, London

13th December, Sang Woo Kim, Herald St. Gallery, London

13th December, Parker Ito, Rose Easton, London

13th December, Merlin James, Maureen Paley, , London

13th December, Somaya Critchlow, Maximillian William, London

13th December, Kutluğ Ataman, Niru Ratnam, London

13th December, Nicholas Hatfull , Josh Lilley, London

13th December, William Wright, Josh Lilley, London

13th December, Sass Popoli, Lungley Gallery, London

13th December, David Nash, Annely Juda Fine Art, London

13th December, Candida Höfer, Ben Brown Fine Art, London

13th December, Takashi Murakami, Gagosian , London

13th December, Miguel Ybáñez, Grimm , London

13th December, Seth Price, Sadie Coles HQ Davies St, London

13th December, Anna Weyant, Gagosian, London

13th December, Salvo and Andreas Schulze, Spruth Magers, London

13th December, Lenore Tawney and Toshiko Takaezu, Alison Jacques , London

13th December, Hank Willis Thomas, Pace, London

13th December, Ernst Love, Goodman Gallery, London

13th December, Mary Ramsden, Pilar Corrias, London

13th December, Alice Barber, Luxembourg + Co, London

13th December, Ndayé Kouagou, Gathering, London

13th December, Daniel Silver, Frith Street Gallery, London

13th December, Klara Liden, Sadie Coles HQ Kingly St, London

13th December, George Shaw, Anthony Wilkinson Gallery, London

13th December, Paul Housley, Cedric Bardawil, London

13th December, Forrest Bess, a.Squire , London

13th December, Lubaina Himid, Hollbush Gardens , London

13th December, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum, Barbican, London

13th December, The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975-1998, Barbican , London

20th December, Joy, General Practice

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