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STREAMING NOW on WePresent: @_aneil_ ‘s short film follows aspiring right-wing British politician Gavin Lyle, played by @jack.lowden . Told through a series of intimate, observational vignettes, it follows Gavin over the course of a single day, exploring nationalism, masculinity and the quiet absurdities of modern British life. At the link in bio, Aneil speaks to @charliebcuff about the motivations behind making this film. Stream “Vote Gavin Lyle” on WePresent / WeTransfer YouTube. Cast: Jack Lowden, @ruthbradley24 and @debahekmat Commissioned by WePresent, the arts platform of WeTransfer. Produced by @somesuchandco , @tomgardner , @scottodonnell99 Written & Directed by: Aneil Karia Executive Producers: @hollymercedes27 @_alexmattinson_ , @sallyc70 and @timmynasher . Cinematographer: @stuubentley Production Designer: @alexandratoomey Costume Designer: @graceesnell Hair and Make-Up Designer: @natashalawes Casting Director: @laramanwaring_casting Editor: @amandajameseditor Sound Design: @pdsounddesign Sound Mixer: Andrew Stirk Colourist: @daftgrader Music Supervisor: Bridget Samuels BTS Photography by Trey Joél Robinson

We’re excited to announce “Wild Bird”, a new short film written by and starring @russelltovey as the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen and Academy Award-winner Olivia Colman as the enigmatic fashion icon Isabella Blow. “Wild Bird” will be a new and interpretive approach to one of fashion’s most storied relationships. “The relationship between Isabella and Lee is beautifully tragic and endlessly compelling.” - Russell Tovey. Directed by @andrewhaighfilm the filmmaker behind “All Of Us Strangers” (2023), and with costumes by @thesandypowell , the film will be released later this year on WePresent. Commissioned by WePresent and produced by @susiehall_23 for @hatopictures

a personal guide to my favourite Brutalist architecture sites around the world made in collaboration with @wepresent , extending the Utopia journey! the map shows where it all came from. link in bio

Somewhere between Niger and Benin, photographer @tamibebourdanne sits in the backseat of a car. The windows on both sides are framing the changing landscape and offering him excerpts of a larger story he wants to tell. We caught up with him about this new series which he’s considering a road trip story. He tells us how the journey has taught him that “the world, when seen slowly and openly, is endlessly alive.” He hopes to build a future archive by photographing life in the many ways it’s lived today across West Africa. But it was on return trips to his parent’s countries of Chad, Niger and Nigeria, that documentary work first started to make sense to him. 🔗Story continues at link in bio words: @alixrosecowie

Our next cohort of selected artists, coming up on WePresent ⬇ Film from @husseinmardini , @luigi_sibona , @niellaharboine , @paddyking , @adamsingodia and @annikaweertz Multimedia artworks from @lizabizaeilers Painting from @douglasdesouza Photography from @ravieb and @tamibebourdanne With thanks to tho writers, @yasmin.alra @emilycsteer @dalia.aldu @himeganwilliams @alixrosecowie @gemfletcher

NEW EXHIBITION — SILVIA DRAZ 1 week to go. On May 21st, in collaboration with @wepresent × Faces, we are pleased to welcome photographer @silviadraz for a new exhibition presented on our 1st floor. “Rapunzel” Through portraits of women with exceptionally long hair, Silvia Draz explores newfound freedom, self-expression, and the intimate as well as cultural significance of hair. Opening : May 21st - 18:30 — 22:00 🍷Drinks & meet the artist 📍 Faces, 232 rue d’Endoume 13007 Marseille

Now streaming on WePresent: this powerful short film from duo @luigi_sibona and @niellaharboine exploring the impact of depression, a family under pressure and the freedom found in nature. “Far From the Plains” is a story of two parts. In a dark London flat, a depressed mother lives with her devoted teenage son. The mother’s body is overrun by an expansive black mould which creeps up the walls and threatens to devour them both. “She’s sort of fermenting in this house”, explains Arboine. These claustrophobic scenes are contrasted with the boy’s discovery of a rare green city space, with @kojeyradical playing the nurturing stable hand. Drawing on personal experiences, the filmmaker duo wanted to explore “how children use their imagination to cope with grief, pain and disaster”, citing films “Life of Pi” and “Pan’s Labyrinth” as key inspirations. 🔗 Story continues- link in bio. Words: @emilycsteer ~Far From The Plains~ By @luigi_sibona and @niellaharboine @hollow_films @noir.productions @grey__moth Starring @kojeyradical & @amaribacchus_ and @faith.alabi Director of Photography: @jordanstephensdop Producer: @jackfiltness Associate Producer: @alexayodele.o Exec Producers: @javieralejandroxldn Greg Smith @chuckiemakesfilms @ditchweed @jamieb0lton @alfieeeeeee7 Editor: @oliviabohac Composer: @hollieboohiya Casting Director: @jonnyboutwoodcasting

And we’re here until 7pm tonight! The final day of our Spring Show is upon us. With music later from @akinoladaviesjr and @cktrl to close out our weekend in collab with @balamii radio. WePresent Spring Show Copeland Gallery @copelandparkse Peckham, London Thank you to each and every one of our visitors so far for such a warm welcome in South London.

We’ve featured over 1000 artists from over 120 countries globally, but for our Spring Show in London we could only bring 16 of them. Get to know our exhibiting artists a little better 👇 @chadmclean.co @darcywhent @alice.poyzer @yamunaforzani @anmaflor @raman.3000 @thehidhir @melville_the_third @quinns_ceramics @hashimnsr @hajarbenji @hailunma @azizzlll @hussein.shikha @silviadraz @kee_kunnath 🌱 Copeland Gallery, @copelandparkse , London 11.00-19.00 Free, drop-in 📸: @lex.lawless and @___hannahburton

Your art-filled weekend in London starts here. First grab some of our breakfast before our first artist panel at 11.30. Then what? Well… Exhibition & films all day Panel discussions featuring our favourite speakers, at 11.30 & 16.00 Music from @balamii , @goya.gumbani , @cktrl + @akinoladaviesjr Merch made in collaboration with the artists A photobook library to peruse 📍Copeland Gallery, Peckham, London 📆 until 10 May, 11.00-19.00 📸: @lex.lawless

🖼️ Fancy checking out a FREE art fair this weekend? Running from today until Sunday at Copeland Gallery in Peckham, @wepresent Spring Show is your chance to meet the artists behind some amazing works across mediums – including @anmaflor , @azizzlll , @thehidhir , @raman.3000 @yamunaforzani and @aranquinn – as well as bag some of the merch they’ve designed, enjoy a series of talks and filming screenings, plus live music and party vibes by award-winning radio station @balamii 🎧 But the best bit? Nobody expects you to buy anything and you don’t have to put your hand in your pocket to enter. There’s even free breakfast every morning, if you can haul yourself out of bed on time… 🥐 Editor’s note: @wepresent is the arts platform of @wetransfer 📷 @___hannahburton

Very happy scenes at our Spring Show 🌱. We’re here at @copelandparkse all weekend, come say hi! 11.00-19.00 Head to link in bio for our full programme of talks and music this weekend. Free, drop-in 📸: @ejatushaw