Karen Bystedt

May 13, 2024 | 1883magazine.com | Karen Bystedt

Charlotte Mei – Like a MelodySpanning painting, ceramics, sculpture and animation, Mei’s oeuvre conveys a sense of boundless wonder and creativity. Mei’s playful style imbues the works with a distinctive verve and lively immediacy, leaving you longing for more.

Mar 4, 2024 | brightside.me | Karen Bystedt

Keanu Reeves has been a Hollywood icon for over three decades and deeply beloved by millions of fans worldwide. With a string of blockbuster films under his belt, he is also one of the wealthiest actors in Hollywood, his movies grossing over 3 billion dollars at the box office. However, behind his fame and success lies a background of loneliness and personal sorrow. He comes from humble beginnings.

Jan 2, 2024 | 1883magazine.com | Karen Bystedt

Massoud HayounAn accomplished journalist who has reported for Al Jazeera, The Atlantic and the South China Morning Post, among others – award-winning author Hayoun began painting during the pandemic. Following a personal loss, he was driven to embrace a more accessible and immediate form of narration than writing.

Jul 14, 2023 | 1883magazine.com | Karen Bystedt

Renowned for its long-standing programme of community engagement, The Showroom will unveil a new collaborative installation wrapping around the gallery’s facade on Saturday, 29 July as part of its annual Mural Commission.

Jul 10, 2023 | 1883magazine.com | Karen Bystedt

PoPsee, real name Barry Samms, is a contemporary artist melding digital art with contemporary cultural references. The work is ironic, humorous, playful, nostalgic, and thought provoking – using the dichotomy of known historical moments, pop icons, and luxury brands to make a visual statement on what is valued in society. In 1973, Barry Samms was born in Barking East London. Growing up with very little, Barry went to a very strict catholic school.