Duggie Fields
1883 is deeply saddened to announce British painter and all-round creative mind Duggie Fields has passed aged 75. With a career spanning fifty years, Duggie Fields was a true British institution. In September 2019, 1883 Arts Editor met the post-pop
ARTCRY
Led by a group of artists, creatives, agitators and producers, ARTCRY is a new fund for artists making work in response to social and political events in the public realm. At a time of great political turbulence and social unease —
Dr Ziba Ardalan — Parasol unit
1883 Arts Editor sits down for a chat with Dr Ziba Ardalan, the founder and director of one of London's most distinguished art institutions — Parasol unit, to discuss the decision to close the gallery space in Hackney and find
Jed Skrzypczak
Speaking with Jed Skrzypczak — the creative director who has been working closely with Charli XCX on the visual side of her lockdown album how i’m feeling now — it was clear that this is a project which looks to
Pro-active Art Engagement
What results at the unification of art, finance and technology to facilitate relief efforts for COVID-19 victims? The brilliance of this coalescence is Art&Co., the world’s largest online art auction devoted to giving short- and long-term aid to freelance artists that have
Embryoroom Turns 25
Following our interview for the DECADENT issue, we caught up with Edward Quist aka Embryoroom, a veteran of the New York art scene, to get the lowdown on his new projects, including The First Vial — previewed in the article
A Space to Call Home
‘Home’ is a concept that conjures as many literal interpretations as it does figurative associations. It is not limited to the physical and emotional spaces that bring us comfort and security but can include both relatable and aspirational identities to which
Art Meets Basketball For Jimmy Butler During Miami Art Basel
When it comes to Jimmy Butler, there is one thing we can agree on: the four-time NBA All-Star is a force to be reckoned with on and off the court. His resume is nothing short of accolades, including four-time NBA All-Star,
Patrick Hughes’ 60 Years of Art
‘I am always looking for things to put on my flat perspective surfaces.’ Patrick Hughes’ 60 Years of Art is witty and ironic at times but is ultimately a sincere and poignant reflection on art as it stands now. It is
Modern Master: Mark Mahoney Inks in Ibiza
What do Rihanna, Johnny Depp, David Beckham and Notorious B.I.G. have in common? Apart from resting on the rungs of A-list status, the aforementioned icons are among the many household names whose skin has been inked by the refined needle
Junkerry Ventures Into Spatial Sound
Junkerry creates her own portal, designing sound sculptures to awaken the senses. And with visuals provided by Lucy Hardcastle, they assemble what could be described as a sensuous and almost tangible and immersive piece of work. Junkerry has been busy working
Christian Voigt
1883 caught up with German art photographer Christian Voigt to discuss Evolution, his latest series capturing some of the world's most iconic dinosaur skeletons from museums across Europe. What's more exciting than dinosaurs? A photographic series that - almost - brings
Faith in Focus by Haris Nukem
Bosnian-born, London-based photographer Haris Nukem's rise to international recognition is at the very least miraculous. A curious child, he pursued creative writing and illustration as artistic outlets to express his innermost disposition and observations of life around him. Fast forward 25
Alexander James
1883 meets British-born multimedia artist Alexander James to talk art and identity in the Digital Age and find out more about his latest body of work, Sharper Than Razor Blades. In a time where digitisation plays an ever-increasing role in our
24h in Basel – Kunstmuseum meets Art Basel
A while back I was invited to Switzerland. Basel to be exact. The reason? To attend the innovative music event ON in Basel’s internationally renowned art museum, taking place during the famous Art Basel art show. First of all: In my
Edward Quist – Triode
1883 Arts Editor meets Edward Quist aka Embryoroom for a second interview to discuss his collaboration with Derek Gruen and his new film, Triode Kuvaputki, a fitting tribute to late Pan Sonic Mika Vainio and his lasting impact on the
The Return of Edward Quist
A multidisciplinary artist based in New York, Edward Paul Quist aka Embryoroom combines experimental music, sound design and motion graphics to create radical art that defies easy categorisation. 1883 meets the artist to discuss his new work Network of Death/Electronic
Coldplay Album Artwork
1883 caught up with the artist behind the mind-blowing album cover of 2011 Coldplay's smash hit, Mylo Xyloto. What is it that makes analbum a greatalbum? The music, of course, but let's be frank, even the cover needs to electrifythe audience's attention. Think of Beatles' Sgt. Pepper'sor
David LaChapelle
Best known to the public for his cunningly provocative photos, David LaChapellehas left behind the glitz of fashion to focus onfine art. 1883 caught up with the man himself to know more about his new begin Ever since he left his native
Calling a spade a spade: in conversation with Jerry Saltz
Long-time standing New York Magazine art critic and Pulitzer Prize-winner Jerry Saltz shares his personal views on art and criticism with 1883 Magazine arts editor. Finding one's voice can be hard, and in the uncertain journey of self-discovery that is life,
Art Capital: Art For The Elizabeth Line
With the Elizabeth line due to open in December, the Whitechapel Gallery teams up with Crossrail to present Art Capital. The exhibition – curated by gallery director Iwona Blazwick – brings together nine renowned artists' preparatory studies for artworks soon to
Urban Solid
1883 arts editor sits down for a chat with Milanese duo Urbansolid to discuss their 3D installations taking over east London. In a world gripped by fear and paranoia, art can't but be political, helping us decipher the complex