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12.02.26 | Art & Culture at @cooc.london | The Artist’s Studio featuring @sassyli and JOLENE with special guest @helennev Multidisciplinary artist Hongxi Li deconstructs and re-narrates ready-made forms- from furniture to architectural elements- rebelling against, co-opting, or exposing the systems she critiques. Her sculptures act as material propositions, while her performances, often channeled through the artist’s East Asian fictional persona JOLENE, activate these forms through gestures that draw from the legacy of happenings. We delved into the framework of Jolene’s persona, reflecting on the character’s growth and considering why and how her identity has been shaped thus far. In tracing Jolene’s evolution via a capsule exhibition of historic projects, carefully curated performance imagery and ephemera aided in revisiting each chapter of Jolene’s narrative history. The exhibition culminated in an exclusive preview of ‘anAppointment’, a commission which explores the subculture of looning — a fascination with balloons that can range from sensory enjoyment to fetishistic attraction. An investigative discussion with Li and @helennev , Founder of @nevengallery , mapped this journey, where Neven and Li reflected on formative projects and pivotal milestones that have shaped their respective trajectories, considering how artistic mediums influence meaning, reception, and institutional context. In navigating the expansion of Jolene’s relational world—from institutional encounters and mediated interviews to collaborative and romantic partnerships—it’s revealed how narrative frameworks can mirror and critique social infrastructures such as capitalism, housing, and bodily governance. The endeavour also considers the artist’s decision-making process, moments of loss of control, and the ethical and conceptual implications of pushing Jolene toward autonomy and rebellion. Curated by @artscopeintl Images by @pavelanuska Production by @shutupalastair

A 💧 in the 🌊 #venezia2026 @alexandrasteinacker @ambecop @lydiahigton @aekubancomms @shannynschackarts @theotherartgirl @livvbayley @taishani @mylesigwe @katherinefinerty @marielaly @gigisurel_ @roshy.afshar @delfinafdn @studiovoltairelondon @tate @lvh_art

Committed to pushing boundaries beyond institutional limits, @minor.attractions exhibitors transform bedrooms at @themandrakehotel into fully immersive creative spaces that redefine the traditional art fair experience #minorattractions2025 Highlights from: @fabian___lang @brookebenington @houseofbanditsgallery @bolanlecontemporary @cookelathamgallery @patricia_fleming_glasgow @joey_ramone_rotterdam

Last week, @bullyache_ joined the Artist-in-Residence programme at @themandrakehotel in pursuit of evolution, where the artists would nurture the next phase of the production ‘A Good Man is Hard to Find’, premiering in London at @sadlerswells_east on 7th-9th May, 2026 (succeeding the global premiere at the Venice Danza Biennale last summer.) Founded in 2021 by Courtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel, @bullyache_ are known for blending club culture, live music and physical theatre into immersive performance worlds. The residency offered the public a rare opportunity to witness the creative process behind the next chapter, entitled ‘A Good Man After Dark’, through open studios and guided workshops. With this groundbreaking presentation, @themandrakehotel once again embraced potential for trailblazing expression and productive exchange, providing artists and enthusiasts with a rare space to experiment and innovate, and championing diversity and artistic expression in the heart of London. The journey is not over, DM for exclusive details on what comes next for @bullyache_ and @themandrakehotel ✨ Residency Programme Director: @scanadully Image ref: ‘A Good Man is Hard to Find’ @bullyache_

27.03.25 | Art & Culture at @cooc.london | An exclusive presentation of ‘deity’ (2022) + panel discussion featuring @sianfan and @aziza.kadyri Delving again into the archives, we reflect on one of the earlier concepts at @cooc.london that remains a milestone in the Art & Culture programme. Curated for the Masha Hari Theatre at @themandrakehotel , London-based artist @sianfan offered an intimate presentation and performance of ‘deity’ (2022). Combining live motion capture with physical movement, ‘deity’ invites the performer and audience collaborator to interact with a virtual avatar. Working across varied mediums that include sculpture, film and animation, Sian regularly investigates the dynamic between the physical experience and virtual and image technologies. Following the performance and immersive activity, a panel discussion further explored these themes and engaged the expertise of @aziza.kadyri , who joined the dialogue to consider these themes in the context of global identity and connectivity. Curated by: @artscopeintl Images by: @ovizart

Inspired by both enduring legacy and future promise, CoOc Art & Culture marked the opening of submissions for the 9th edition of the Women in Art Prize with a powerful presentation. A capsule display of artwork from The Women in Art Eve Arnold Photography Prize 2025 Winner, Rona Bar, celebrated the achievements of a groundbreaking contemporary woman artist, who boldly reinforces the CoOc creative ethos and cultural identity. Michael Arnold, Manager of The Eve Arnold Estate and grandson of the renowned photographer, joined a panel of conversation with Rona and Curator Kate Fensterstock to reflect on themes of inspiration, motivation, and to navigate the landscape of representation for women in art. The evening nurtured curiosity and fostered connection, in the company of leaders collectively driven to amplify the creative voices of pioneering women. Submissions are now open @womeninartprize__ 2026 , to submit your artwork please see link in our bio ☝️ or head to Art curator,Kate Fensterstock @artscopeintl @cooc.london @themandrakehotel @women_in_art__ @womeninartprize__ @ronabarphotos @evearnoldphotographer #womeninart #Womeninartprize

Jonas Burgert, ‘Leisreich’, Oil on canvas, 2017 |📍The Mandrake, Hotel Reception

3.07.25 | Art & Culture at @cooc.london | ‘Form, Flesh and Frequency’ guest-curated by @mylesigwe Nigerian and London-based artist, designer and innovator Myles Igwebuike was welcomed to @cooc.london for a fully immersive, site-specific presentation of multidisciplinary artforms. Myles was selected to curate the Nigerian Pavilion at the @londondesignbiennale at @somersethouse , to widespread acclaim, and has since received special recognitions for his contribution. His investigations interrogated how notions of identity are shaped, not just as isolated constructs, but with a fluid nature influenced by memory, shifting histories, and crucially…community structure and collective experiences. Through design, material intelligence and speculative storytelling, the pavilion challenged conventional narratives of cultural permanence, by asking how heritage, loss and reinvention shape the way societies evolve. Inspired by how collective behaviour and conscious design drives compelling narratives within our own curatorial ethos at CoOc, our partnership reflected how scenography, soundscape, live music and performance fosters a landscape for learning via alternative perspectives. Ultimately, we unite and expand our community through a celebration of this creative expression, mastered by the groundbreaking practice from @balimayaproject @nativesoundsystem @willsnowden and @remixia_ - made possible by the pioneering spirit of @bolanle_tajudeen who is a recurring source of divine inspiration ❤️ Concept/Programme Direction by @artscopeintl Images by @ovizart Production by @nuha__ruby__ra__ and @shutupalastair

The girlies are out tonight 💙 #sarahlucas #maggiehambling @sadiecoleshq @frankierossiartprojects @studiovoltairelondon

17.07.25 | Art & Culture at @cooc.london | A performative reading of ‘Transmute’ by @jodydeschutter Our evening featured a unique presentation of select works from Jody’s debut collection of writings, entitled ‘Transmute’, where performer and audience moved through space to establish new connections via transcendent approaches to medium. With an interest in how words morph between spoken and written, ‘Transmute’ is a journey from the clay to jittering atoms out of our atmosphere, where the collection asks how meaning shifts depending on context. Working across mediums that include painting, performance, sound and poetry, Jody’s transmedia approach is crucial in navigating her practice. Painting was also displayed within the club to provide reference and an opportunity to appreciate her extensive portfolio. Following the presentation, a Q&A invited our group to navigate the themes, significance and contexts of Jody’s rich and diverse body of work. Curated by @artscopeintl Images by @theart.studio.photography Production by @nuha__ruby__ra__ and @shutupalastair

29.05.25 | Art & Culture at @cooc.london | ‘The Artist’s Studio’ featuring Lulu Wang, in conversation with Bella Bonner-Evans & Jessica Wan The Artist’s Studio at CoOc partners with artists whose practice is authentically realised within the club landscape, and engages an audience valued as contributors within a productive setting. Energised through the potential of proactive participation, Lulu and esteemed guests work together through reflection, reaction and exchange. Historian, journalist and curator Jessica Wan Ka Po and Stephen Friedman Gallery executive and freelance writer Bella Bonner-Evans join us to lead in a learning session that guides our research and analysis. An evening rich in multisensory, multidisciplinary and multidimensional experiences, demonstrating the richness and complexity of our participating artists and the power of collectivity. Curated by @artscopeintl Images by @ovizart @lulu_wangyx @bellabonner @jesswan___

Yeah you will 🙏🏼❤️ @cooc.london [Chris Bracey, ‘I’ll Be Back] [Mark Brazier-Jones, ‘Septarian Mirror’]