Lorenzo Belenguer

London, Valencia

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Articles

Collect 2025: The Pinnacle of Contemporary Craft

2 months ago | medium.com | Lorenzo Belenguer

Lorenzo Belenguer·FollowPublished inEscapadas Ideas Mag·4 min read·--The 2025 edition of Collect, held at Somerset House near Trafalgar Square, is an outstanding showcase of contemporary craftsmanship. Running until Sunday, 2nd March, the fair underscores the futility of categorising Fine Arts and Crafts as distinct disciplines. Many of the exquisitely crafted pieces on display defy conventional classification, demonstrating that artistry transcends rigid boundaries.
2073 Film Review: It’s All There Here Now

Jan 22, 2025 | medium.com | Lorenzo Belenguer

Lorenzo Belenguer·FollowPublished inEscapadas Ideas Mag·4 min read·--2073 is a science fiction film rooted in facts, exploring the consequences of misinformation in a world dominated by visible and invisible forces. The present feels like an unseen hand shaping everything around us. The future, as depicted in this haunting narrative, imagines a time when that hand has reached every corner of human existence. The film’s portrayal of such omnipresence is as chilling as it is thought-provoking.
Pizzeria Pellone: A Slice of Naples in London

Nov 22, 2024 | medium.com | Lorenzo Belenguer

Lorenzo Belenguer·FollowPublished inEscapadas Ideas Mag·2 min read·--Pizza MargheritaStepping into Pizzeria Pellone feels like entering a classic Neapolitan trattoria, where tradition meets culinary artistry. Located in East Finchley, this hidden gem delivers authentic Italian flavours with unwavering dedication to quality.
The Elixir of Love: ENO’s Delightful Wartime Romance Shines Bright

Nov 17, 2024 | medium.com | Lorenzo Belenguer

Lorenzo Belenguer·FollowPublished inEscapadas Ideas Mag·3 min read·--Rhian Lois, ENO’s The Elixir of Love 2024 © Marc BrennerA Bel Canto Favourite Returns to LondonGaetano Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) is one of the most cherished operas of the bel canto style, celebrated for its emotive melodies and vocal fireworks. This timeless comic melodrama, or opera buffa, is a global favourite, consistently ranking among the top 20 most-performed operas worldwide.
Society Won’t Vote for a Black Woman to Be President of the United States

Nov 10, 2024 | medium.com | Lorenzo Belenguer

Lorenzo Belenguer·FollowPublished inEscapadas Ideas Mag·4 min read·--Shamanic Drawings 05 by Lorenzo BelenguerThe 2024 US election outcome made one thing starkly clear: Society is not ready to elect a Black woman as president. Prejudices seem to persist even when self-interest is at stake, creating a barrier against progress that looms larger than the issues voters claim to prioritise. Whether through abstaining, inaction, or actively voting for Donald Trump, this bias has prevailed once again.
Frieze Art Fair 2024: Highlights In and Out of the Fair

Oct 11, 2024 | medium.com | Lorenzo Belenguer

Lorenzo Belenguer·FollowPublished inEscapadas Ideas Mag·5 min read·--Barbara Kruger at David ZwirnerAs autumn ushers in its golden hues, so too does Frieze, London’s premier art event, where global galleries and artists gather to present their most compelling work. After the lukewarm reception of last year’s edition, expectations were tempered for 2024.
A Captivating Musical Journey of Ambition and Heart from Milton Keynes...

Aug 3, 2024 | medium.com | Lorenzo Belenguer

Frankie Goes to Bollywood begins with a rusty start but concludes in a bombastic finale. This musical about seeking home and family in unexpected places is a multicultural experience brimming with exquisite costumes and sharp critiques of the patriarchal film industry. Laila Zaidi, playing Frankie, captivates as her character navigates a labyrinth of fiction, blending innocence with sheer determination.
The County's Largest Festival Returns This September

Jun 27, 2024 | medium.com | Lorenzo Belenguer

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Heritage Open House, running from September 6th to 15th! This annual event is open to everyone, offering a diverse range of free activities that cater to all interests and locations. Whether you're attending in person or joining online, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Discover more at Heritage Open Days Online Events.
A Psychedelic Journey Through Identity and...

Jun 23, 2024 | medium.com | Lorenzo Belenguer

The Dao of Unrepresentative British Chinese Experience is a gig in a play or a play in a gig paraphrasing Chuang Tzu, one of the three founders of Taoism. He lived around the 4th century BC during the Warring States period, a time of great development in Chinese philosophy known as the Hundred Schools of Thought. In the heart of London's vibrant theatre scene, a production is challenging stereotypes and redefining the British Chinese experience.
Isabelle Huppert Mesmerises in Unconventional Mary Queen of Scots Play

May 12, 2024 | medium.com | Lorenzo Belenguer

French Actress Delivers Powerful Performance in Avant-Garde ProductionMary Said What She Said is experimental theatre at its finest. The avant-garde play engagingly follows the shadowy figure of Mary, Queen of Scots, gradually revealing her mythic persona. Portrayed by the incomparable Isabelle Huppert, Mary narrates truths and untruths about her life, blurring the lines between fact and fiction in a riveting performance.