 by Rachel Khedoori, 2009)
This week there are so many rare and exciting openings happening in London that Paris is the only other city worthy of a mention. London welcomes back New York’s fantastic Taylor Mac, hosts an exhibition to celebrate 20 years of Margiela...
This week there are so many rare and exciting openings happening in London that Paris is the only other city worthy of a mention. London welcomes back New York’s fantastic Taylor Mac, hosts an exhibition to celebrate 20 years of Margiela, kicks off a summer celebration of new music and hosts LA-based Rachel Khedoori! Meanwhile, Benjamin Alexander Huseby’s highly anticipated Parisian launch sees a sculptor and performers including Jonny Woo taking part in his show at Don’t Projects.
Taylor Mac at The Soho Theatre, London – Tuesday June 1 to Saturday June 5
Arguably the best of the modern New York performers, Taylor Mac focuses on challenging perceptions of gender and drag performance in his own inimitable style. Mac rarely performs in the UK, so don’t miss his five-show run at the Soho Theatre.
Sanderson Predicts New Music at The Sanderson Hotel, London – Thursday June 3
Throughout the summer the Sanderson Hotel in London will host six live outdoor performances from some of music’s most exciting newcomers. This Thursday sees the first in the series with I Blame Coco (Coco Sumner’s project) performing live, followed by DJs from Modular Records.
Rachel Khedoori Exhibition Opening at Hauser & Wirth, London – Friday June 4 to Saturday July 31
LA-based artist Rachel Khedoori comes to Hauser & Wirth to present a photographic series, a film installation, and The Iraq Book Project, a documentary piece from the start of the Iraq war presenting an ongoing look at news coverage of the conflict.
‘20’ The Exhibition – 20 Years of Margiela at The Embankment Galleries, London – Thursday June 3 to Sunday September 5
To celebrate 20 years of Maison Martin Margiela, Somerset House hosts a multimedia exhibition documenting the rise of the inspirational and revered fashion house.
Benjamin Alexander Huseby at Don’t Projects, Paris – Until Monday June 21
Alongside his signature black and white images of performers off-stage, Huseby’s latest solo show in Paris will feature a sculpture and performance works, all made in collaboration with the photographer to bring a different level to the topics he explores.
