A surprising title you may think given current times. But the title is inspired by the plethora of Russian artists who are speaking out and demanding to be seen and heard. During Art Basel, I attended three inspirational preview evenings that showcased the work of such talents. Emerging, unrepresented, even completely unknown, and often working without government sponsorship, these young creatives are defining a new consciousness that is both poignant and stark. ‘State of Di

I dropped in at the ’Surrealism Beyond Borders’ exhibition at TATE Modern (London) last week. As many people, I’m familiar with Surrealism as a revolutionary cultural movement that ignited in Paris during the 1920’s. This exhibition however challenges many of our preconceptions about Surrealism and tracks its spread across the world. We learn how this cultural mindset inspired artists in Buenos Aires, Cairo, Lisbon, Mexico City, Prague, Seoul, Tokyo, America and many parts