Introduction:Good Time, esteemed guests and cherished members of the Elephant and Castle/ South London community. Today, we gather to share Factuals Media Hub’s vision for enhancing creativity, fostering community, celebrating diversity, and boosting local businesses right here in Elephant and Castle, South London. Under the visionary leadership of Arthur Sopin, a distinguished MA alumni of the University of the Arts London, with a philanthropic commitment to establishing Elephant and Castle/ South London as a thriving hub for artistic innovation, cultural engagement, inclusivity, and economic growth..
Our Role as a Local Community Builder:Factuals Media Hub is more than just a media studio—it is a catalyst for creativity and collaboration. Situated in the heart of Elephant and Castle, our space serves as a vibrant creative cafe, a dynamic media factory, and an inspirational studio hub. Here, local artists, photographers, filmmakers, and creatives of all backgrounds come together to exchange ideas, cultivate their craft, and inspire one another.
Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity:At Factuals Media Hub, we celebrate the rich tapestry of Elephant and Castle’s diverse communities. We are proud supporters of LGBT rights and cultural diversity, advocating for inclusivity in every project and initiative we undertake. Through our work, we aim to amplify voices, showcase diverse perspectives, and promote understanding across all cultural and social spectrums.
Strategic Focus for 2023-2027:Looking ahead to 2023-2027, Factuals Media Hub is committed to several strategic initiatives that underscore our dedication to diversity, creativity, community, and economic empowerment:
Creative and Media Hub:Strengthening our role as a central gathering place for creatives, offering inclusive spaces and resources that support collaborative projects and artistic endeavours from all backgrounds
Local Community Engagement:Actively participating in local events that celebrate diversity, supporting initiatives that promote equality and inclusion, and partnering with LGBT organizations to amplify their voices through art and media.
Promotion of Local Businesses:Using our media and communication platforms to promote and market local small and big businesses in Elephant and Castle. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative campaigns, we aim to boost economic growth within the community and showcase the entrepreneurial spirit of local businesses.
Cultural Programming:Curating a diverse calendar of events, workshops, and exhibitions that celebrate Elephant and Castle’s cultural heritage, highlight LGBT contributions to the arts, and foster dialogue on important social issues.
Digital and Physical Presence:Enhancing our online platforms to showcase the talent and creativity of our diverse community, while maintaining a welcoming physical space that encourages face-to-face collaboration and cultural exchange.
Corporate Social Responsibility:Integrating CSR initiatives that support local LGBT causes, promote cultural diversity, and contribute positively to the well-being and prosperity of Elephant and Castle residents from all walks of life
Conclusion: In conclusion, Factuals Media Hub is honoured to call Elephant and Castle/ South London home—a place where creativity flourishes, communities unite, diversity is celebrated in all its forms, and local businesses thrive. Together, let us continue to build a future where artistic innovation, cultural richness, economic growth, and inclusivity thrive hand in hand.
Thank you for your support and partnership in this inspiring journey towards a brighter, more inclusive Elephant Castle/ South London.
In collaboration with Henie Onstad Art Center and the Oslo School of Photography, CYAN studio organizes Norway’s largest show for photo artists.
At CYAN folio, a group exhibition and a professional seminar constitute a meeting place and platform that paves the way for discovering photo projects during work, sharing personal experiences and ideas and initiating new collaborations in Norwegian photo art. It is a meeting space with gallerists, curators and editors to view and discuss your photo project with curators from photo festivals such as Landskrona Photo Festival, Copenhagen Photo Festival and Nordic Light, show pictures to intermediaries such as the magazine Photography and the Culture Agency Mesén and get to know personally a selection of Norwegian photo galleries and museum curators.
The event is supported by Foto.no, Nordic Light Festival, Preus museum, DOK20, NORDphotography and Studio Technika in addition to Canon Norway and Trippus conference tools. #cyanfolio # cyanfolio2020 #portfolioreview
Here is a short list of some of the international institutions that have subscribed for years:
Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles Hasselblad Center, Gothenburg Princeton University Rhode Island School of Design Chelsea College of Art, London Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam Centre George Pompidou, Paris Staatliche Museen zu Berlin Loughborough University Victoria and Albert Museum, London Lunds Universitet Galerie Fotohof, Salzburg Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal Fachhochschule Bielefeld Ingalls Library at Cleveland Museum of Art Moderna Museet, Stockholm Preus Museum, Horten Rochester Institute of Technology Falmouth University Oslo Universitet New York Public Library Savannah College of Art & Design SLUB Dresden Umeå Universitetsbibliotek …. as well as the many nordic schools and art libraries.
KATALOG reaches far globally with participation in fairs, seminars and festivals in for instance Helsinki, Houston, Kassel, Landskrona, Amsterdam, Buenos Aires, Zagreb, Oslo and Paris… With 3000+ followers on Facebook, KATALOG gets even further https://www.facebook.com/KATALOG-Journal – please like and share.
With our combined enthusiasm for art photography everything is possible – spread the knowledge of KATALOG. Thank you very much.
Jens Friis Publisher & Editor
CYAN folio 2020 will take place April 24. – May 10
The Program
24 / 4-12 / 5 Group exhibition at Foto.no’s gallery in Barcode 4/5 Workshop at CYAN studio (own registration) 7/5 evening Vernissage at an exhibition at Lumina Gallery 8/5 at 17-19 Photographers’ jury meeting at Foto.no’s gallery in Barcode 8/5 at 19-22 Vernissage at the departure exhibition at Oslo Fotokunstskole 9/5 at 11-17 pm Seminar and guided tour at Henie Onstad Art Center 9/5 at 19-21 Open Portfoliowalk at Lumina Gallery 10/5 at 11-17 Portfolio view at Henie Onstad Art Center 10/5 at 19-23 CYAN folio closing party and award ceremony at CYAN studio
DT 500 MAG IS SHOWING AT DEMOCRATIC PAVILION FOR THE 58TH VENICE BIENNALE 2019
I would like to encourage you to recommend to your immediate contacts as art lovers and representatives of the institutional world to register at the ODBK website to participate as evaluators in the “Pure Taste Indicator”. Here is the link to sign in at the ODBK website:
MODERN PANIC IX 2018 Curated by James Elphick of Guerrilla Zoo
Modern Panic, an annual exhibition of surreal, controversial and provocative art curated by Guerilla Zoo founder James Elphick, is reincarnated in 2018 for Modern Panic IX. Bringing together over 70 visual artists and live art practitioners offering a commentary on our chaotic contemporary world and the darker reaches of human nature with works that shock, disturb and confront.
Featuring :
Nikoo Bafti | Anthony Bennett | Aiyla Beau Baharak | James Boman | Simon Brewster
Liz Buckfield | Sherlaine Callender | Chris Campbell Jixuan Chen | Gemma Costin | Dr D aka Subvertiser dEmAnD tHe ImPoSsIbLe | Divine Chaos Art
Jeromie L. Dorrance | Drakula Approved | DT500mag DYSPLA | Ella Guru | Gelidelune | Mia-Jane Harris
Luke Francis Haseler | Pei Ling Ho | Ben Hopper
Evelyn Jean | Julie Light | Qixuan Lim Jimmy Kim | Rebecca Mason | Seamus Moran
Liam Brandon Murray | Muazma Mushtaq | Dominic Negus Neo Fung | Brendan O’Neill | Francesco Orazzini
Clara Payas | Lindsay Pickett | Gianluca Pisano Patrick Rowan | Elina Rudzite & Black Storm Films Costanza Savarese and Lara Genovese | Marc Savior
John Sharp | Jas Singh | Matthew Stradling Greg Wilcox | Mira Yankova | Vort Man
Linda Anne, Jasmine Dhingra and Courtney Laine
Black Arrows | Philip Bedwell
Snake Fervor and Ian the Bloody Poet
Miss Hernia | Victoria Karlsson
Aepril Schaile | Austin Sherlaw-Johnson
Syban | Benjamin Turc
Jylle Navarro & Neon Naked Life Drawing
Natalie Wearden
OPEN TO PUBLIC SAT 17TH – SUN 25TH NOVEMBER 2018
11am – 7pm Archive Gallery, The Rose Lipman Building
43 De Beauvoir Road, London N1 5SQ
£3 Admission | Support The Arts
14-18 MARCH 2018 AT DYSPLA AS A FINALIST OUR EXHIBITION: NO IT IS, NOT NOT ALWAYS.
DYSPLA INTERNATIONAL MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL
The world’s first festival dedicated to screening the visual innovation of dyslexia and neurodivergent story makers. 14th – 18th March 2018,
The Crypt Gallery, London, NW1 2BA
DT500 MAG has been selected as a finalist at the DYSPLA International Moving Image festival.
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