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Mission Statement Foreword by Sam Taylor Johnson Our Ethos A note to our supporters Trustee’s Letter – Camilla Lowther, OBE American Friends of Sarabande introduced by Francesca Amfitheatrof Our Ambassadors Studios Scholarships The Year at Sarabande Director's Letter Sarabande Sessions A Few Stories... PARISIER Sarabande Takes Tottenham A Few Stories... Isabel Castro Jung Let’s Get International A Few Stories... Shirin Fathi The Summer Group Show: SUM Catching Up With A Few Stories... Zongbo Jiang Why We Love Commissions A Few Stories... Andrew Davis A Session with our Mentors House of Bandits – Respecting Our Heritage Industries Sarabande Collectors' Plates A Sarabande Icon – The Death’s-head Hawkmoth Become a Supporter Thank You Our Supporters The All Important A-Z

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Mission Statement

Sarabande supports creatively fearless minds of the future; our aim is to nourish emerging artists on all fronts to ensure they have the means to realise their distinct visions. Sarabande offers scholarships at leading universities, houses the most affordable artist studios in London and runs a pioneering public programme of events. Once a Sarabande artist, always a Sarabande artist. We continue to mentor our alumni to help build a successful and sustainable business that is true to them and their practice. We believe that artists work better in a creatively nourishing environment – our peer-to-peer community ensures that our artists get just that. Our creatives’ work is also multifarious. We welcome a range of disciplines from jewellers and designers to animators and performers – all of whom have a unique vision and dedication to their craft.

Foreword by Sam Taylor Johnson

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Sarabande is the perfect manifestation of a dream creative space from Lee. He was always searching for new artists, creatives, musicians – anyone who was making a statement from the soul into the world through a singular voice. When he found those soulful cries of art he would invest in that spirit and help it soar to its destined heights. The space is a beautiful echo of his intention to elevate artists; to allow anyone who is starting to hone and create a solid stream of ideas into the world. Stitched tableau’s heeled creatures, musical anarchy, oil painted brutality of feelings – whatever it is, Sarabande gives the air to these artists and designers. To have a place to go that is a community of collective thought is a dream for any artist. It's also an opportunity to take a breath and believe that ideas have a forum to share and a support system to cushion the thought space. I have visited the space numerous times, spoken at an event and seen the rooms filled with outrageous talent. I don’t know of anywhere else like this. A few years before the devastating end of Lee’s life, we spent a day together at his house near Rye. His other dear friend Sam was also there. He said he was drawing up plans to build a retirement home for all of us so that one day we could have a community where we all worked and lived together. I laughed, thinking he was joking – he was still only thirtysomething. But he was serious; he pulled out architectural plans. Those plans were real but he left that legacy for those just beginning, those starting out with their dreams. Sarabande is that place.

Sam Taylor Johnson

Our Ethos

Knowing that access to the arts isn’t always plain sailing, Sarabande was established to support those with incredible talent and artistic vision by giving them the means to push boundaries, overturn prevailing orthodoxies, and fulfil their potential. Put simply, Sarabande’s mission is to inclusively nurture the intrepid creatives of our future. Lee Alexander McQueen, CBE established Sarabande in 2006; named after his Spring/ Summer 2007 collection. In 1994, two years after showing his final MA collection at Central Saint Martins, Lee founded the Alexander McQueen label, which has grown to become one of the foremost creatively led fashion brands in the world. Lee’s collaborative spirit was essential to the brand's success. He sought out and invited fellow artists, artisans and creatives to work on collections, shows and campaigns. This merging of skill and vision allowed Lee to continually push the limits of fashion – expanding its relevance, artistry and meaning. It is this sentiment that runs through Sarabande’s core and, in the light of this – that mixing with other creatives is intrinsic to our ethos – we provide a safe space for our artists to collaborate and be explorative with their work. Sarabande’s support for creatives is threefold – we offer scholarships to study at toplevel institutions in London, a subsidised studio programme with bespoke mentoring, and a pioneering public programme of on-site events for the wider creatives industries. When we speak of the Sarabande ‘family’, we are true to our word; our alumni have continual access to our support even after they have flown the nest.

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A note to our supporters

A BIG thank you to all the brands, companies, and individuals who have contributed to this Manifesto. Many of you have bolstered your support to Sponsor a Room in our second London site who, alongside our Creative Benefactors, comprise a global group of like-minded companies who share our mission to elevate and guide future generations of visionary thinkers to follow in your footsteps. Sarabande was kickstarted by Lee’s vision and direction, but it is with your help that we have changed the lives of more than 180 artists and designers through scholarships and access to studio space. Through workshops, exhibitions, and inspirational and educational talks, we have opened up our artistic realm to tens of thousands of curious creatives. With your pledged support, you have shown that the creative community cares for its members and pulls together, forming a strong, tight knit community around the world. Sarabande could not do it without you.

Trustee’s Letter – Camilla Lowther, OBE As another year passes, I look back with pride at all that has been accomplished over the past three years. The foundation has grown exponentially since its inception, and I am very proud to serve as the chairman of the board. Sarabande has been committed to supporting emerging artists and promoting creativity in all its forms. Trino Verkade and her team have done an amazing job on surviving and then springing back from the pandemic, and moving forward in the face of all the difficulties that were posed. Between them and our donors, partners and volunteers, they have enabled us to make a real difference in the lives of many talented individuals. At the heart of the Foundation’s success are the people who stand beneath and uphold it. To Trino and her dedicated staff and volunteers, our generous donors and board members – I would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering commitment to the cause. It has truly been an honour to work alongside such committed and passionate individuals. Together, they have provided numerous artists with financial assistance, studio space and mentorship opportunities. They have organised countless art exhibitions, performances and talks that have sparked important conversations and inspired new ideas. Through these initiatives they have been able to connect artists with audiences and foster a more vibrant, inclusive arts community – it is a family of which we are all very proud to be members.

I want to extend a warm welcome to our two newest board members: Ben Hooper and Sheryl Needham. Ben brings a wealth of experience in finance to the organisation and has worked closely with Sarabande, offering his time and expertise for practical talks and beyond. Sheryl’s background in the arts and fundraising will be invaluable to further the mission of Sarabande. We are all excited to have them both on board and look forward to their contribution. As ever, thank you to our existing board members Damian Bradfield, Francesca Amfitheatrof and Gary Jackson, and to David Collison. Always a huge thank you to Trino Verkade: you are a total force. As we enter this new chapter for the Sarabande Foundation, I am confident that it will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of those in the arts community. Thank you all for your continued support. Onwards, upwards and forwards.

Camilla Lowther OBE

American Friends of Sarabande Introduced by Francesca Amfitheatrof introduces Our ambition is to open our first Sarabande in America. Once in a lifetime, if we are lucky, there appears a person that soars above all others. They shine with a light so bright that it never stops giving and inspiring. In a short lifetime the impact that this person has is so strong that it doesn't cease. Even though Lee is no longer with us, Sarabande continues the true spirit and vision of Lee’s creativity like no other. Sarabande celebrates the unique, the oddballs, the visionaries. It supports all aspects of creative freedom and allows talent to expand and grow; you leave Sarabande a few inches taller. I have now spent 10 years in America. Working in the creative arts, I have had the opportunities to visit and recruit, first-hand, from colleges in Europe and the US. Because of these experiences, I am acutely aware of the impact Sarabande would have in the United States. I have studied course structures and compared them; I truly believe Sarabande is a home that enriches an artist’s vision in a way that does not yet exist in the US. The opportunity to release and support this potential is too delicious and tantalising. A US home for Sarabande could realise such brilliance that it will be explosive.

We want to create a physical environment and build a community that is fearless; a space that celebrates individuality and expression. We want to bring together the world’s talent because at Sarabande we do not solely teach, we mentor. The impact that Sarabande will have on America’s creative landscape will be huge because at Sarabande we dare and, like Lee, we are fearless. As President of American Friends of Sarabande (AFOS), I have the pleasure of introducing our board: Nancy Chilton, Secretary: Nancy is the founder of NAC Consulting. Formerly she was, for 14 years, Chief External Relations Officer for The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Jay Sternstein, Treasurer: Jay is Vice President of Sales for Thom Browne. In addition to his commitments to American Friends of Sarabande, he is Treasurer of the Board for Lelt Foundation. I am thrilled to be on this beautiful journey and, who knows, in years to come this big ambition will become legendary. Us as founders sound this call to arms: we want you all to join us!

Francesca Amfitheatrof

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Photography by Eileen Travell

Francesca Amfitheatrof, President

Nancy Chilton, Secretary

Jay Sternstein, Treasurer

Our Ambassadors Andrew Bolton, OBE has been the curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute since 2006 and is widely recognised for curating several of the museum’s most pioneering and successful fashion exhibitions, including; Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, and most recently Karl Largerfeld: A Line of Beauty. In his words: ‘Lee’s legacy lives on through his extraordinary body of work, which still has the ability to generate visceral emotions. Perhaps more essentially, however, it thrives through the incredible ambitions of the diverse range of artists and designers that have passed through the Sarabande Foundation. Their unique creations not only channel the astounding originality and imagination of Lee, but also his astonishing bravery and fearlessness.

“Every time I visit, I leave feeling inspired, invigorated and, above all, humbled by the work I see and the conversations I have with each and every resident” Andrew Bolton, OBE Wendy Yu Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

‘Sarabande Foundation is a thriving incubator of creativity. It fosters a community of likeminded individuals, who are encouraged to express themselves in the truest and purest of ways. Every time I visit, I leave feeling inspired, invigorated and, above all, humbled by the work I see and the conversations I have with every resident. Sarabande emboldens its artists and designers to think differently and empowers them through an inimitable camaraderie of creativity. Born out of Lee’s noble vision, it stands as his proud and eternal legacy.’

Sam Taylor-Johnson was born in Croydon and graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London, in 1990. Her first solo exhibition was at The Showroom, London, in 1994, and she was the youngest artist to be granted a solo exhibition at the Hayward Gallery for a major retrospective of her work. In her words: ‘From my perspective, it is really important to support the Foundation, as it was so important to Lee. Sarabande is an extension of his creativity. It creates a thread that links to his thought processes and to his love of collaborations with other artists – musicians, artists, jewellers, image-makers – and keeping that thread alive is magical.

“I’m proud to be a patron for Sarabande. That his legacy supports a charitable foundation for artists and designers means he is alive through the work he supports” Sam Taylor-Johnson, Artist and Film Director

‘Sarabande is curated with absolutely the right spirit with artists working at a consistently high level. Lee was a fantastic collaborator and image-maker and that reflected in every single aspect of what he did. There is no one like him, but having these young creative minds coming through Sarabande is starting to fill that emptiness. It is a gift for me to be involved as a patron of the Foundation – it is so alive.

Nick Knight, CBE is one of the world’s most influential and visionary photographers. He is also the founder and director of award-winning fashion website, SHOWstudio.com. In his words: ‘Artists see the world in a way that the rest of us do not, tuning into the subtleties that we would normally bypass. The Foundation provides the structure, the caring, education and community to create work. There is a wide range of artistic skills that are supported, ranging from jewellery making to image making, and Sarabande is always looking towards the future.

On choosing scholar Rosa Uddoh – “She seemed to be creating a whole new way to talk about feminism and race.” Nick Knight, CBE Photographer

‘Lee sent out images into the world that were as important as paintings, and they stay in the consciousness. We want our artists to show us things we cannot see – good and bad – and we need to put time and effort into protecting them, and giving them the time, space and support they deserve.’

Naomi Campbell is one of the five original supermodels. Naomi was born in London and caught her break when she was 15 years old. She was the first black model to appear on the cover of TIME, French Vogue and Russian Vogue. She was also the first black British model to appear on the cover of British Vogue. Over the course of her career she has graced the covers of more than 500 magazines. In her words:

“We have a duty to support and inspire the next generation” Naomi Campell, Model, Philanthropist and founder of Fashion for Relief

‘Supporting Sarabande Foundation is very important to me. It’s a way for me to keep the legacy of my dear friend Lee alive and help open doors for fearless future creators, like him, to rise. My wish is to see a more diverse and inclusive industry where young emerging talents from all walks of life are given equal opportunities to pursue their dreams. Who knows what innovations could come out of the brilliant creators that are nurtured through this foundation? We have a duty to support and inspire the next generation to envisage a positive and more sustainable future. Thinking of Lee, I will always remember the Fashion For Relief show in 2010 when we paid tribute to him by opening with his amazing Spring/Summer collection. It was very emotional for all the girls. Lee was the most gentle soul with the biggest heart I have ever known, and I want to continue to celebrate him.’

Tim Blanks is a leading fashion critic and Editor-in-Chief of BoF, a greatly respected and loved commentator and writer on the global world of fashion. Tim moves effortlessly between art and fashion, and has helped the foundation with a number of talks and introductions. In his words:

“When I’m trooping through the Sarabande studios, I’m transported” Tim Blanks, Fashion Critic and Editor-in-Chief of BoF, Commentator and Writer on the global world of fashion

‘I know Sarabande was a stately court dance in 17th-century Europe, though its earlier incarnation as a notoriously lively Central American fandango might have been more up Lee McQueen’s street. Either way, the word has a connotation of otherworldly culture that makes it an ideal label for Lee’s foundation. When I’m trooping through the Sarabande studios, I’m transported. Where did these people come from, with their passions and their quirkiness and their extraordinary craftsmanship? The heady combination of art and fashion and jewellery and strange ambitions is more than an artful testament to the legend of the man whose bequest made it all possible. It’s the best possible living legacy. ‘On a more pragmatic front, Sarabande is also a smart investment in the future of the British fashion industry because it encourages and celebrates what we’re best at: storytelling, craft, idiosyncrasy, fearlessness, a style heritage like no one else’s. I can’t remember a moment when we were more in need of a reminder of all that. If Sarabande had a banner, I’d be marching under it, in joyful humanist defiance of blinkered political orthodoxy.’

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Shaun Leane is an award-winning jewellery designer, long-time collaborator with Lee on numerous pieces for runway shows, close friend and confidante. Proprietor of The House of Shaun Leane, Shaun has helped the foundation reach young jewellers in need of studios spaces and also through scholarship selections. In his words:

On Sarabande Studios – “There’s an energy and passion that reminds me of Lee’s old studio” Shaun Leane, Jeweller

‘Through interdisciplinary collaborations, new techniques and materials can be explored to create, innovate and bring to life groundbreaking design; the avant-garde can be born. My relationship with Lee was based on this very notion. Together our minds were opened to explore each other’s mediums, discover new silhouettes, and fuse fabric with metal; for the accessory to become the garment and the garment to become the accessory. It was a journey of excitement and new challenges with one intention, to create the new and beautiful. For me, the foundation of Sarabande continues this ethos. It strives to create the new, and to support the fearless through collaboration and exploration of innovative craft and design. When I’m at Sarabande’s workshops it warms my heart to feel that same energy that was and still is the core of my journey.’

The Studios Sarabande’s HQ operates from a Grade II-listed, Victorian stable block conversion in Haggerston, East London, where 15 24-hour access studios form a creative community with designers and artists from multiple disciplines. At the point of writing, we have just completed renovations and received the keys to our second home. Open in August 2023, Sarabande High Road – a stone’s throw from Tottenham’s cultural centre – inhabits two Grade II-listed Georgian townhouses and doubles our footprint with 15 additional subsidised studios to feed our mission of access to creativity. High Road’s studios are bright and generous, allowing for artists and designers from a much wider range of disciplines to scale up and grow.

The studios comprise a comradeship of creatives who bolster each other’s practices and provide the drive to capitalise on other opportunities provided by the Foundation. In addition to subsidised rent, residents have access to bespoke business mentoring, pro bono support from accountants and lawyers, discounted tickets and networking within our educational events, assistance for press and marketing strategies, professional filming and documentation, free use of the exhibition space, support in realising ambitious projects, and inclusion in the global creative activities led by the Foundation such as retail events and exhibitions.

Costing a fraction of the local average, our studios are among the cheapest in London. At only £1 per square foot per month, the heavily subsidised studios ensure that our residents can focus on creative development and expanding their business to establish sustainable models for growth. Sarabande has endowed these original studio spaces for the past seven years, with no increases to rent. Set in two of London’s most rich creative hubs, Sarabande exudes all that encompasses their surrounding creative spheres. Our buildings are home to a plethora of artisans: among others, our tactile artists include sculptors, fashion designers, jewellers, textile designers, painters, performance artists, silversmiths, costume designers, ceramicists and dancers. Alongside these, Sarabande also houses filmmakers, animators, photographers, digital designers and visual artists.

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Scholarships Since 2012, Sarabande has awarded students with scholarships for fashion at Central Saint Martins, and art at Slade School of Fine Art. Both being of the most prestigious and generous scholarships available in London, beneficiaries are selected for their fearless approach to creativity, but lack the financial means to fulfil their vision. As of 2020, Sarabande has bolstered this aid: increasing our full scholarships to BA Fashion at Central Saint Martins two-fold and introducing final year bursaries to all courses. In 2022, these bursaries were increased by 50% to BA Fashion at Central Saint Martins. In 2023, we increased scholars’ living stipend by 30% in line with the increased cost of living. In addition to financial support, students have access to bespoke mentoring from the Sarabande team and network, use of the building for development and exhibition, and coverage in Sarabande’s international press. Unlike most scholarships, we are not just a final-year bursary. Instead, we financially support each student every year of their study, from start to finish.

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Our award-winning scholars have been chosen by industry experts from the Foundation’s network, including Sarah Burton OBE, Andrew Bolton OBE, Dinos Chapman, Sølve Sundsbø, Shaun Leane, Katy England, Tim Blanks, Hannah Barry, Nick Knight CBE, Matthew Slotover, Craig Green MBE, Sadie Coles OBE, Giles Deacon, Todd Lynn, Jake Chapman, Kim Jones OBE, Chris Ofili CBE, Marina Abramović, Daniel Roseberry and Maria Balshaw CBE. This year, Russell Tovey and Simone Rocha join the roster. Starting at the beginning of a creative’s career by supporting their education and continuing to position opportunities in their way, our scholarship programme embodies Sarabande’s work and all that we do to champion visionary artists of future generations.

As a foundation, it is our wish and our duty to honour the charity commission requirements. In true Sarabande fashion, we go above and beyond the mandatory minimum by satisfying four of the 13 charity aspects. Not only do we address and relieve financial strain, but we also bring accessibility to the arts and education to the public realm. Sarabande is a foundation, not just a talent pool. We insist that neither we, nor anyone else, loses sight of that.

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The Year at Sarabande 2022 - 2023 OK. Another year at Sarabande and there’s a lot to get through, naturally. Last year we said we were dreaming big and, in signature Sarabande style, we delivered. A key focus has been expansion of our network, our footprint, our impact, our helping hand to a wider audience – all while ensuring that uplifting individual artists are kept at the forefront of everything we do. Straddling these two missions has been particularly salient in our current art-shrinking economic landscape. The Haggerston ‘Riviera’ is a popular destination in the summertime, mostly thanks to Sarabande’s annual Summer Group Show (though the Towpath café comes in hot as a close second). Running since 2017, the SGS is the highlight of the Sarabande year, with each roster of contemporary artists showcasing matchless creativity. With each group show, major London galleries, curators, patrons, artists, journalists and collectors grin and bear the summer heat to witness the exceptional talent of each Sarabande artist and what they have created during their residency. For us, the summer season is synonymous with the celebration of our artists’ year at Sarabande and the flamboyant display that is the Summer Group Show. Soon This Will Be Over was a tongue-in-cheek nod to the impatience of the modern world and the perpetual race towards the closing party. Running from 18th August to 8th September 2022, the exhibition featured four ‘late night Thursdays’ and, true to our now tried and tested format, the participating artists held takeovers waiting to meet and greet our guests. Among others, visitors included Vogue’s Laura Ingram; curator Becca Pelly-Fry; creative film director Ruth Hogben; Hermès’ Lorraine Larmer and Pauline Cochet Dallet; Craft Week’s Naomi Davenport; brand, fashion and commerce consultant Natalie Kingham; Xenia Creative Retreat’s Bianca Roden; Burberry’s Alistair McCallum and Antonia Thier; journalists Emily Steer and Caroline Roux, and more. For those who couldn’t make the show in person, Soon This Will Be Over was scanned by The Net Gallery and made available on Sarabande’s website for an online ‘walk through’.

James Tailor for 'Soon This Will Be Over'

Sandy Powell, OBE and Daisy Collingridge

The Main Space is booked and busy over the summer months. The culmination of Karimah Hassan’s ongoing commission with Headline Partner abrdn, The abrdn Yearbook exhibition showcased the bespoke spin-off of her lockdown project The Strangers Yearbook. This was an intimate and expressive project that fortifed abrdn partners’ sense of workplace community. A celebration with abrdn colleagues and clients alike, the drinks reception was broadcasted live from Sarabande’s HQ to abrdn offices around the world. Elsewhere on the same day, Tate Director Maria Balshaw CBE joined Sarabande at Slade School of Fine Art to choose this year’s scholar. Sarabande are thrilled to welcome Natalya Falconer to the family. In partnership with Dom Pérignon, Sarabande hosted Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Ball afterparty – not a bad pilot event for Sarabande High Road, hey? The space was renovated and decorated to emulate its former townhouse glory and featured artwork from the Sarabande and Lee McQueen archives on the walls. There were installations and performances by Sarabande artists throughout the night: Karimah Hassan could be found live-painting a mural on the hoarding; Daisy Collingridge’s Squishies greeted guests, after which they held their very own lifedrawing classes on the first floor; Izaak Brandt performed a high-energy breaking routine in front of his site-specific trainer wall; Camilla Hanney delicately graced the Grade II-listed floorboards with her bone dust rug; Rosie Gibbens performed a creative twist on a make-up tutorial using power tools. 33

Representing the Sarabande family, we were joined by alumni who were tasked with getting the ball rolling with chalk pen illustrations on the sultry black walls. Guests of the evening included Sarah Burton OBE, Eddie Redmayne OBE and Hannah Redmayne, Katy England, Raven Smith, Alistair McCallum, Camilla Lowther OBE, Giles Deacon, Hayley Atwell, Nicola Coughlan, Sandy Powell OBE and Yinka Ilori MBE, among others. The day before, Sarabande High Road hosted a press preview brunch; an opportunity for us to introduce Sarabande 2.0 to people in the industry, potential sponsors, press and local art institutions. We offered tours around the two buildings of 792 and 794 High Road, as well as a peek inside Sarabande’s long-term project down the road at 808 to 812. Food and beverage for the press preview were sourced from the local Fieldseat Cafe, as it’s important to us that we support our community. We are happy to say we were joined by Soho House, Tate Young Patrons, London Craft Week, OOF Gallery, V&A Young Patrons, Saatchi, SHOWstudio, Vogue, Perfect, Wallpaper*, Crafts Council and more, with a live radio interview with BBC London Radio.

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Jumping straight back to business as usual after the Gaga glam and the SGS, and while the Sarabande team wrapped up our seven-hours-of-interviews-a-day stint for the next intake of studio residents, we hurled headfirst into LFW preparations, with Paolo Carzana using the Main Space for HMU and casting, and Yoav Hadari for their SS23 presentation. Paolo and alumnus Leo Carlton both borrowed Sarabande plinths for their LFW presentations at the Old Selfridges Hotel, saving them thousands of pounds on production costs.

Camilla Hanney, bone dust rug

Bittersweet, we said goodbye to our 2021-2022 artistsin-residence and welcomed a fresh roster. This year, we welcomed painters Robert Cooper, Olga Michaud and Leila Holmes; multidisciplinary and crafts sculptors Jia Xi Li, Anouska Samms and Urte Janus; designers Camille Liu and Standing Ground’s Michael Stewart Dunne; performance artists Whiskey Chow, Isabel Castro-Jung; jeweller Megan Brown; animator Zongbo Jiang; photographer Kasia Wozniak. Understanding that moving studios came at an inconvenient time for fashion designers, Sarabande extended Paolo Carzana and Yoav Hadari’s residency, enabling financial support and mentoring throughout the production season. Shirin Fathi also extended her residency due to exciting projects on the horizon. Bianca Saunders and her team used the space to shoot her e-comm and, later in the month, CSM scholar Sam Crabbe exhibited his incredible first collection, which was overseen by Sarabande on his ‘year in industry’, showcasing the design process from research to completion. New artist-in-residence Standing Ground used the main space and a base for styling, hair and make-up for his upcoming feature in Vogue.

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On the theme of fashion, horrified by the prohibitive cost for emerging designers to host a showroom during Paris Fashion Week, Sarabande set to work finding our commercial fashion and jewellery designers a show space without a cost.

Offered a place by our partner at Soho House, we welcomed visitors to view the collections from Nordstrom, Selfridges, Bergdorf Goodman, Dover Street Market, Joyce HK, Holt Renfrew and Printemps to view collections by Paolo Carzana, Yoav Hadari, Mairi Millar, Conor Joseph and Emily Frances Barrett. We returned in March 2023 with Pariser, Yoav Hadari and Martina Spetlova. Moving downstairs to the studios, and to coincide with the move out of last year’s artists-in-residence, we launched a new series distributed on our social channels: ‘In My Studio’. This was featured on @sarabandefoundation’s reels as a platform to allow outside eyes to explore the studios with a private tour by the resident artist from the comfort of their own homes. Allowing the viewer inside access to the artists’ creative spaces, ‘In My Studio’ has proved wildly successful. Closer to home, the Main Space welcomed the renowned duo Gilbert & George for our first INSPIRED talk of the season and afterwards saw the return of our ever-popular life drawing classes: ‘Full Moon’, hosted by alumni Mab George Sanders and ‘Easy Targets’, hosted by artist-in-residence Lucy Jagger.

‘Easy Targets’ workshop with Lucy Jagger

Our events programme has been top notch this year, even if we do say so ourselves. Next up was INSPIRED with gifted jeweller Francesca Villa followed by the renowned art director, costume designer and artist Tim Yip in the same series. Following in their footsteps has been ceramicist Edmund de Waal, award-winning costumer Sandy Powell OBE, the unmistakable Miles Aldridge, the Met’s Wendy Yu Curator in Charge Andrew Bolton OBE, and our very own Craig Green MBE. On the practical arm, ‘How To Be A Curator’ was a popular addition, as was ‘Cliffhanger’ – a talk focusing on the different pathways into film. ‘How To’, a mini-series, was initiated with ‘How To: Set Up A Creative Business’ with Baker McKenzie and Gravita and ‘How To: Pitch Yourself To Journalists’ with The Face’s Craig McLean and The Guardian’s Lauren Cochrane.

Craig Green, MBE and Bianca Saunders

It was continued with ‘How To: Network Like A Pro’, ‘Release the Fear Now AI is Here’, ‘Artists Beware! Navigating Scams in the Art World’, ‘How To: Sell Your Artwork Without A Gallery’, ‘So You Wanna Be A Stylist?’ and ‘How To: Ace Your Social Comms’. As ever, these talks deliver hard-hitting practical advice with the intention of bringing guidance from pros in the Sarabande network directly to those emerging creatives who need it most. Let’s take a breather and talk vocational. Giles Deacon returned for an annual favourite – 60 IRL attendees joined the class with additional eager illustrators Zooming in from Thailand, New York, Greece, Finland, Canada, Miami and France. Priding ourselves on our fresh and alternative drawing classes, one of Sarabande’s own, Yoav Hadari, held ‘Shadow Work’ fashion illustration and Mab George Sanders returned for ‘Drawing Sound’. Continuing our Conversations with Sarabande talk series with Soho House, offsite events included ‘Technological Art’ unpacked by Louis Alderson Bythell, Ruby Mellish and Marta Klara; ‘Art as Social Commentary’ with Lucy Jagger, Shirin Fathi and James Tailor; ‘The Resourceful Artist’ with Matthew Needham, Semin Hong and Paolo Carzana. These conversations were chaired by Geoff Cooper, Denola Gray and Yasmin Jones-Henry, respectively. They have been a great exercise in helping our artists communicate their work and share their disciplines with a wider audience. Among our events, we have a variety of methods in which we provide as a charity. Designer Simone Rocha chose this year’s Sarabande fashion MA scholar Inga Praskeviciute and, in a lovely full circle, Sarabande alum Craig Green MBE picked Matilda Mayhew and Mae Morris as our BA scholars. As we are all aware, bills are significantly increasing and the majority of people in the UK are suffering. With this in mind, we reduced the price of INSPIRED talks from £10 to £7. In addition to this, it was only fair that the scholarship living stipend increased from £7,000 to £8,000 to provide more support to our scholars. We have been continuing our mentoring full throttle – abrdn’s Emma Mitchell for tax; Moin RobertsIslam for digital; Jeii Hong for business; Natalie Kingham, Markus Lupfer, Gino Da’Prato and Carlo Brandelli, Katy England for fashion; Sibylle Rochat and Nancy Hatcher for art; Jenna Mason for curation; Hannah Ridley and Emily Steer for art journalism; Melanie Grant for jewellery. You can read more about this on page 114.

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For our second international trip of the year, The Sarabande team flew over to the Big Apple for a collaboration with Bergdorf Goodman. Working with the holiday theme ‘Magic in the Making’, artists Camilla Hanney, Castro Smith, Christopher Thompson Royds and Karimah Hassan brought their crafty charm to US shores.

Camilla Hanney, Christopher Thompson Royds, Castro Smith and Karimah Hassan in NYC

On the US theme, the Sarabande team headed south to host our first Miami fundraiser. Heralded as the opening event to Art Basel by Vogue, our al fresco supper was attended by Hermès, Sadie Coles OBE, Soho House’s Kate Bryan, WeTransfer and more. We were thrilled to have Sarabande artists Michaela Yearwood-Dan, Shirin Fathi and Izaak Brandt join us. True to our pledge to bring Sarabande artists in to do set design or entertainment wherever possible, Izaak installed a brilliantly immersive sneaker cloud and performed a high-energy breaking set. Back on home turf, we had many fantastic individuals walk through the front door at the Sarabande HQ: Marlborough Gallery, Headline Partner abrdn, Yasmin Jones Henry, Dom Pérignon’s Senior Brand Manager Sarah Randall, Quadrature’s Greg Skinner, and collector Nicoletta Fiorucci among others. Boomerang back to the Main Space: Laila Tara H used the gallery to photograph her new works and Standing Ground for his shoot with Vogue. Before the Christmas break, Fuschia used the space to work on large scale canvases.

Izaak Brandt, Michaela Yearwood-Dan and Shirin Fathi at our Miami Fundraiser

Rolling into the new year, Sarabande was thrilled to be able to showcase our first Sarabande commission, supported by Xenia Creative Retreat, after almost a year in the making. bod is a short film by Isabel Garrett and Daisy Collingridge, which captures a woman taking a deep dive into her own body as she gets ready for bed. Combining animation and real life, this was an opportunity for two Sarabande artists to create a funded piece of work that will both elevate and move their artistic career forwards. bod premiered at Sarabande in an immersive Squishie landscape.

bod screening at Sarabande

Our mantra “Once a Sarabande artist, always a Sarabande artist” was in full swing as we welcomed back alumni to make full use of the space and access equipment such as backdrops and professional camera equipment. Craig Green’s team hosted their AW23 selling campaign, attracting buyers such as Browns and Matches Fashion. Following suit was Emily Frances Barrett who used the space as a photoshoot for her upcoming jewellery collection. Bianca Saunders shot commercial images for her SS23 collection; Stefan Cooke squeezed in for a day to cast and shoot their upcoming collection; Hamed Maiye used the space to prepare for his Late at Tate participation with Black Blossoms. The space really came into its own during fashion week with fittings and castings going on left, right and centre. Yoav Hadari presented their AW23 womenswear collection with help from stylist Katy England, a few pieces of which were made in collaboration with another current Sarabande artist, Anouska Samms. This contract was overseen by Sarabande. Michael Stewart Dunne of Standing Ground used the space for casting, hair and make-up, as did Paolo Carzana and Yoav Hadari in preparation for their widely applauded shows.

Zongbo Jiang’s Climate Heroes

Back at HQ , Urte Janus and Isabel Castro Jung used the Main Space for an upcoming project with Holition and Taryn O’Reilly took over to document her work using Sarabande equipment. The first to use the space after its makeover, Zongbo Jiang presented his solo show ‘Climate Heroes’. Featured by Hypebae, the digital animation presentation highlighted 12 species endangered by the 1.5°C increase in temperature. Sarabande also facilitated a project with Wallace Chan for Zongbo, which has taken him to Hong Kong and is currently underway. 45

With summer approaching, the end of the academic year is on our minds. We were delighted to support Slade students with our ‘Emerging Artist Fund’ – a financial award for those who would not be able to realise their final year projects without monetary support. The awards went to Frederika Dalwood, Christina Cushing, Blythe Cheung, Yuuki Horiuchi, Antonia Caicedo Holguin, and additionally to George Richardson after encouraging him to resubmit his application with a reconsidered focus. Much as with resident artists, we also offer mentorship and an open-door policy to our scholars. George and Yeonsu Ju came in to speak with the team in April. Inga Praskeviciute (MAF CSM) was set up with Moin Roberts-Islam to further her digital endeavours, Hannah Dixey (BAF CSM) visited us with great purpose to discuss her CV and portfolio and Timisola Shasanya (BAF CSM) came into show their mesmerising jersey look from ‘Skin Walker’ – their new project exploring the origins and storylines in African mythology.

Slade Emerging Artist Fund recipient George Richardson

And last but certainly not least, Andrew Davis (MAF CSM) came in to show his work and do a mini crit with Trino and journalist Tamsin Blanchard on his garments, focusing on how to make a story around them and how to speak on sensitive political issues. To our designers-in-residence and, in addition to daily advice, Sarabande arranged fabric donations from Alexander McQueen to allow them the opportunity to save on costs and elevate their materials to fabrics usually out of their price range. We are thrilled to announce that Sarabande’s US arm, American Friends of Sarabande, is now a registered 501(c)(3). In good time, too, as the US and Sarabande have developed quite the mutual appetite for one another. Sarabande held our second American moment at The Standard, High Line, NYC, in May. To coincide with the fashion frenzy that is The Met and just ahead of Frieze NYC’s art avalanche, Sarabande hosted cocktails to raise awareness for Sarabande and AFOS’ collective mission. As for art on the evening, scholar Andrew Davis’s installation ‘Warp and Weft’ – eight life-size Scotch tape mannequins dressed in Scotch tape garments – was flown over from Colorado, and Rosie Gibbens performed her powerful make-up tutorial ‘Auto Erotic Assimilation’ – a Vogue favourite. Guests of the evening included Thom Browne and Helena Gautier.

'Warped' for London Craft Week

While the coronation was in full swing, Sarabande artists Anouska Samms, Martina Spetlova and Megan Brown were elbows deep in silk donated by Stephen Walters in the run up to their group show ‘Warped’ – an exhibition and interactive loom celebrating the diversity of weaving applications: hair, leather and metal. Commissioned by Sarabande, the loom received attention from London Craft Week, SHOWstudio, Seb’s Art List and more. The following week, Bianca Saunders used the Main Space for e-comm, Isabel Castro Jung held a dress rehearsal and MAF CSM scholar Carson Lovett held his castings and fittings ahead of the Central Saint Martins Graduate Show. 48

WAAW 'Tangle Teaser' artists

Although the days of lockdown are (hopefully) far behind us, Sarabande likes to offer the option for the curious to ‘visit’ the Foundation online. As such, The Net Gallery carried out their annual 3D scans of the studios to allow URL walk throughs. Creative Director of Hermès Nadège VanheeCybulski caught the final day of ‘Tangle Teaser’ – a group exhibition by eight Sarabande artists from across the years exploring the multifarious socio-political implications of hair. The show was also viewed by the V&A curators on their tour of the studios and reviewed by Wallpaper*, Harper’s Bazaar and Forbes. Other visitors have included Made in China’s Philip Dodd, Gordon Seabright of Creative Land Trust, Wellcome Collection, collector and philanthropist Lizzie Tisch, Rochat Art Consultancy, Purple PR, Brigitta Freund, Mission magazine’s EiC Karina Givargisoff, Selfridges, Emma Lang of SOTA, National Gallery’s Anh Nguyen, Alex Frankpitt of VICE media, Barbican, Kathleen Soriano, gallerists Cooke Latham, The Royal Mint, Photo London, Frieze,

Camilla Hanney

Mandi Lennard, Walpole, Unit, Victoria Miro, Mulberry… you get the picture. For those graduates thinking “What the HELL now?” after they’ve pulled off the whirlwind that is their graduate show and been spat out by college, Sarabande returned for our third iteration of our post-grad survival guide, ‘What Now?’. Rounding up the pros to dish out the advice and provide some calm among the post-uni storm, Sarabande held a two-day series of workshops and events to an audience of ex-students from across the nation. Amongst our professions were department reps from Alexander McQueen, Ivy Kodjovi from Burberry, 1 Granary, Art Rabbit, Jeii Hong, Moin Roberts-Islam, reps from Craig Green, The ICA, The Design Museum and Stella McCartney. The panel talks featured Dazed Media Project Manager Shin Aduwa, Data scientist at MATCHESFASHION Cecily Kasoma and Archive Consultant at Urban Outfitters Sheena Jones, alongside James Nolan leading the portfolio masterclass.

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Turning the Main Space from workstation extravaganza to photo studio in a flash, WED took over the gallery space the day following and alum Anna Perach shot her new works just days after. Our events programme was wrapped up by ‘So You Wanna Be A Stylist?’, INSPIRED with Andrew Bolton and ‘How To: Ace Your Social Comms’ – paving the way for our annual Summer Group Show to open on 10th August. Humming along in the background has been the opening of Sarabande High Road – our home in Tottenham. After many agonising delays and roadblocks, we’re thrilled to say that in August we and our new roster of artists moved in. As is customary for this time of year, the Sarabande team has been inundated with all things print, trying to squeeze the year gone by into word limits and images. Visitors in before year end included Wallpaper*’s Malcolm Young, The Conran Shop and It’s Nice That. Urte and Isabel exhibited their collaborative performance piece, powered by Holition and our brilliant business mentor Jeii Hong returned for more one-to-one sessions.

INSPIRED: Gilbert & George

If it’s still summer, you’ll now be able to catch the 2023 Summer Group Show at Sarabande Hertford Road. And just like that, we’ve rounded up another year at Sarabande.

Director’s Letter by Trino Verkade

As a keen gardener, I find myself often likening the way we provide care for our plants to how we provide nurturing growth to every Sarabande artist, past and present. We take the importance of time very seriously, as we do the nutrients and the light we can provide. Each component is vital to execute the Sarabande’s mission to support the pipeline of multi-disciplinary creatives, and to prepare fertile ground elsewhere to take the magic overseas. This has been a great year for Sarabande to stretch our wings internationally and widen our ever-expanding global creative footprint as we welcome more and more artists into our family. We headed to Paris to enable commercial growth for our fashion designers and afterwards to the USA to introduce the Foundation to the wider creative community. This hard work is paying off; we are so proud to have been granted our 501(c)(3) for American Friends of Sarabande (AFOS) which is led by a great team.

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Of course, while we celebrate the embracing arms of a global community and enjoy feeling connected, we understand more about how we all share the same headline issues with the rest of the planet. During the year gone by, one of the greatest collective stings has been, and continues to be, difficult increases in prices. Almost overnight necessities such as energy and food are becoming luxuries. As always, affordability is relative to individual circumstances and some of us will be able to absorb these increases without significant changes to our lifestyles. The emerging art scene, however, is not afforded the same comfort. As a cornerstone of young creative minds, Sarabande has seen first-hand the detrimental effects of the cost-of-living crisis. Most are sole traders or small businesses, and with no slush fund or padding to speak of, eyewatering London rental and utility prices and the costs of raw materials have hit them even harder.

This is a generation experiencing a lifetime’s worth of changes in just a few short years. With many artists fronting rent for domestic accommodation and a working studio, they are struck twice. Sarabande has always supported artists at pivotal moments in their career, but always at the stage of desperately needing help to make next steps. We have been mindful of this pinch on the economy when addressing our own operations and activities. The Foundation has also suffered increased running costs: salaries, utilities and every supplier. Even so, we made the decision to reduce the ticket prices to our talks to ensure attendees are not priced out of attending; we have retained the studio rent of £1 per sq ft; twice in the past year we have increased the annual living stipend to all our scholars to cover their additional cost of living. Zooming out, we know the funding for the wider arts and culture industry is out of our control. The recent government investment is welcome recognition that the creative sector’s overall value of £106bn to the UK economy means it is invaluable; it employs 2.3 million people and provides one in six of the UK’s new jobs. The arts and culture sector is the fastest growing industry, employing 92,000 creative graduates each year of which 58,000 are specifically arts and design graduates. In the same breath, however, the UK announced recent cuts of 50% to our creative education, leaving studies of art, design and music courses an unviable option for universities. There has been recent government investment, but when you dig deeper you find the injections for arts and culture are targeted to industrial sectors set for growth: gaming, AI, music, TV and theatre. And even then, the capital is targeted at large scale companies. Certainly, we stand behind financial injections into these areas of which we are proud but, just as in the pandemic, this means that funds bypass the sole traders, small businesses and creative individuals. These are the people who on ad-hoc salaries of £10,000-£20,000 comprise the bulk of our industry; they provide

inspiration to the world we inhabit, and they are the pipeline for our mature creative industry, which carries the brand names we recognise. The issuing of capital to companies seems to overlook this. Sarabande has always championed those individuals who do not fall into the traditional industry model. We recognise that they, as the beating heart of our wonderful multicultural and forward-thinking creative sector, must not be curtailed and must be encouraged to dream without money as their goal. At a time such as now when securing the next pay check is even more so at the forefront of artists’ minds, we fear that our pioneering arts landscape, which we prize so dearly, is in greater danger of losing its edge and even its integrity. At Sarabande we will continue to do all we can to stem and reverse this threat. This page gives me a chance to thank those artists that make up our alumni and who represent this wonderful creative world. I also want to thank profusely everyone who has contributed so much to this year at Sarabande; we have achieved so many of our objectives. Thank you to our dedicated mentors who are the backbone of our formalised mentoring program; to our new landlords in N17 who have generously allowed us to make Sarabande a stunning new home; to all who contributed to the lottery enterprise fund that has granted us the funds to help transform our long term Sarabande High Road space; to our international friends in the USA who have welcomed our activities with open arms; to all the speakers who are the brains behind our leading talks; to all those that have donated to the foundation time and money when attending our events. Independently and together, you have made the year for us. My final thank you goes to the small but dedicated Sarabande team. You carry the values of the Foundation in your hearts and it would not exist without you.

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Sarabande Sessions

The public events programme is designed to support the wider creative community. Held in Sarabande’s beautiful exhibition space, these events are welcoming and open to all. All talks are pre-recorded, allowing us to digitally share vital insights and stories to a global audience to advise, guide, and inspire. Hybridisation of content was an indispensable feature during various lockdowns, when streaming workshops online internationally was made possible.

Keeping creative skills at the forefront, the Foundation holds workshops on a wide range of skills and techniques: portrait photography; life drawing; self-portraiture; collage making; shibori dyeing; book binding. These workshops invite the public to sharpen their skills or develop new ones: to inform their own practice with furthered understandings of traditional or modern processes.

Sarabande recognises that there are countless skills that are transferable across disciplines, so our business talks aim to explore essential elements in building a successful business, from the daily challenges of raising funds, understanding hidden production and shipping costs, and creating your own e-commerce site to the joy and importance of cash flow charts, and trademarking and employment contracts, to name a few. The Foundation relies upon the time and generosity of individuals already working in the creative industries to deliver these talks; they are best-placed to pass on knowledge and best practices to those coming through, helping them to navigate the industry and avoid the early pitfalls. It is this peer-to-peer support that makes Sarabande’s programme so engaging and relevant. It amplifies the care and value that we, and our network, invest in enhancing the opportunities for future creative communities.

Andrew Bolton OBE and Thom Browne in Zongbo Jiang's studio

The Inspiration Series is a forum to hear an individual's journey in an intimate setting. So far, we’ve programmed talks with Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood and shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood, designer Morag Myerscough, artists Maggi Hambling CBE, Jake Chapman, Mat Collishaw and Grayson Perry CBE, along with Martin Parr CBE, Juno Calypso and Yinka Shonibare CBE. Jewellers Wallace Chan, Christian Hemmerle, Silvia Furmanovich and Francesca Amfitheatrof have travelled from Hong Kong, Germany, Brazil and New York for rare talks in the UK, alongside designer Thom Browne and Sarabande ambassador Andrew Bolton OBE. We have also welcomed Simone Rocha, Polly Morgan, Tim Walker, Samuel Ross, Nick Knight CBE, alumni Molly Goddard and Craig Green MBE , Sam Taylor-Johnson OBE, Daniel Roseberry, Jake Chapman, Liz Collins in conversation with Penny Martin, Sandy Powell OBE, Edmund de Waal CBE and Miles Aldridge. This Inspiration Series aims to shed some light on the complexities of building a successful career, where speakers touch upon moments of struggle or revisit a time when they almost gave up. We are humbled; upon reflection, how many incredible, visionary makers give time for free to speak with our network. The generosity of our speakers has allowed Sarabande to build a broad programme of talks spanning the vast range of disciplines covered by the Foundation that is accessible to everyone, even those living outside of London. By late 2023, our second home in Tottenham will see our events programme to broaden even further.

Sitting alongside our Inspiration Series and workshops is our Practical Series. Proving the ‘hands-on’ creative education that isn’t always overed at school, Sarabande’s Practical Series of talks is pioneering in its field. Education is ever-evolving in our modern world and investing in enriching minds is key to Sarabande’s ethos. Finding like-minded partners to share our insight for the benefit of many is a dream of the Foundation.

INSPIRED: Edmund de Waal, CBE

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A Few Stories... PARISER Camille Liu is the brains behind the womenswear brand PARISER. Focused on knit and borrowing visual vocabulary from jewellery design, her work lies in the conversation between juxtaposed craft forms. PARISER marries chains, stones, rhinestones and pearls with knitwear, clashing codes of hand-crafted ornamentation with the sincerity and comfort of the tactile. For Camille, tactility is central to the wearer’s experience of a garment, though by no means does she compromise on the polished look of an elevated piece: frayed denim is rendered in luxury merino knit and the unfinished trims are artisanal and intentional. With a background in couture techniques acquired from Chanel’s Maison Lemarié, Lanvin, and Atelier Vernoux, Camille is well acquainted with luxury. She brings this touch of refinement to PARISER and subverts her training to explore new ways in which these traditional techniques can be expressed. In the pursuit of modern luxury, Camille has been working hard to redefine the conventional qualifiers. Through her work with charities and factories in Madagascar and China, she hopes to spotlight that luxury isn’t solely Eurocentric. Camille gained the confidence to establish her brand PARISER at Sarabande. She joined Sarabande on our return to Paris for our SS23 selling campaign, where she gained visibility from the right eyes in industry. This sparked features by W magazine and WWD. She used the Main Space to shoot her AW23 look book and Sarabande was able to facilitate pro bono make-up by Charlotte Tilbury and hair by Toni & Guy. This gave Camille the opportunity to work on a production scale larger than ever before. Camille has also taken full advantage of Sarabande’s mentoring sessions, with advice from business mentor Jeii Hong, art journalists Emily Steer and Hannah Ridley, and fashion mentor Natalie Kingham. Armed with the expertise to go forward, Camille is taking PARISER to SS24 with a presentation in the fall. 62

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Sarabande Takes Tottenham

Walking down Tottenham High Road, nestled in between a row of Georgian townhouses, you might just see a flash of a silver plaque and a familiar burning moth. Among the hubbub of football fans, kids on their way to school and cafes setting up shop for the day, Sarabande has carved out yet another little corner of the world to offer a home to creatives after many years in the making. Sixteen artists, designers, photographers, and makers have come through the front door, up the winding staircases, and begun unpacking the tools of their many different trades onto the shelves and into their light-filled studios.

The space features pristine white walls to make for a beautiful blank canvas ready to be transformed with each show. Having a designated gallery space means so much more for our artists and alumni – it offers unlimited potential for advancing their careers. Having a solo show is a hugely defining moment for an artist, and with rents for pop-up spaces in London spiralling out of control, this space places the dream of a solo show firmly in reach.

With textile manufacturers based nearby and some of the artists-in-residence local to Tottenham, our artists are fast finding a home here. The 8,000 sq ft building is brimming with the hustle and bustle of creativity, with the artists buzzing in and out of their studios, collaborating together, learning from mentors and making full use of the communal workshop on the ground floor, it is an exciting space for everyone to use and designed to encourage working together. We are delighted to continue waving the flag for multi-disciplinary creatives in our studios up in Tottenham. The building has become a veritable hub for jewellers, a performative sculptor, and even a classically trained sound artist, in addition to there being enough space for designers to take on interns, and have meetings in their studios. Sarabande High Road is also home to a state-ofthe-art, fully working gallery space, which the artists across both sites have been taking advantage of.

High Road resident John Hui

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Liorah Tchiprout, Mouche to Sabbaths Theater Pipeline, 2023, oil on board

Welcoming all creatives, from all backgrounds is the magic of Sarabande and, as described by Tim Blanks, makes for an environment where a ‘heady combination of art, fashion, design, jewellery and everything in between is celebrated and pushed forward’.

High Road resident Malgorzata Lisiecka

Just as in Haggerston, giving artists the tools and space to create, the opportunity to learn how to put together a workshop or curate a group show within the safety net of support of Sarabande, we have seen that when they leave they are equipped with a set of skills and the knowledge of what they can achieve. Through the doorway of the gallery, and past the kitted out bar ready to welcome guests, you’ll find yourself in our dedicated new space for House of Bandits, where you can buy the work of Sarabande artists (past and present!), and of course Sarabande’s BOUND art book among other delights.

Alongside the busy events programme in Haggerston, filled with practical talks with experts and inspirational talks with industry leaders to a packed room of around 100 guests, Tottenham leads the charge on more intimate events. We are delighted to have put on some brilliant workshops, led by Sarabande artists and alumni, and events to engage the local schools and community. To be able to have both sites has resulted in being able to hone different types of interaction with the community. We are so proud to continue building our legacy through this expanding community across the Haggerston studios and now in Tottenham. As part of the Paxton 17 creative quarter, we wish to thank them for all their generous support in helping us make such a creative impact in Tottenham. We look forward to welcoming you all to come and soak in the magic soon – stay tuned!

It is so special for us to have a space that represents the talent that Sarabande supports in such a tangible way with a physical House of Bandits and gives the members of the public, visitors and guests, the opportunity to directly impact creatives. We know just how important it is to give multidisciplinary creatives space in London, and are pleased to continue our pledge in Tottenham, of ensuring opportunity access with subsidising the studios to offer the lowest studio rent in London of just £1 per sq ft.

High Road resident Electric Adam

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A Few Stories... Isabel Castro Jung Isabel Castro-Jung is a visual artist whose work focuses on immersive performance sculpture, participatory live art and creative workshops. She materialises personal conditions and explores narratives around migration, heritage, gender and its influence on identity and belonging, with a particular focus on the connection between the individual and the community. She creates metaphors and visual imagery, working with a wide range of materials such as textiles, rubber, and ceramics, as well as repurposing and recycling garments and other objects while mixing various disciplines in her performances (sculpture, movement, music, and video). During her time at Sarabande, Isabel’s focus has been ‘Covijo-99’, a series-based project born as her response to the pandemic. She was struck by how the word ‘covid’ shares similarities with ‘covijo’, the Spanish translation of ‘shelter’, and so Isabel set about making 99 masks of various materials. Helping an artist to see themselves as such is a huge success in our eyes – it’s about confidence. During her residence, Isabel’s delivery was streamlined and her introduction as an artist, unapologetic. She started her newsletter with help from the Sarabande team and took a step forward in her practice as mentoring sessions with Moin Roberts-Islam led her to explore 3-D renditions of her works and a collaborative project with Holition. This came to life in a collaborative performance piece with Urte Janus, which incorporated compositions and Holition mapping. It was open to the public on two occasions in the Sarabande Main Space.

Isabel also majorly benefited from the Sarabande community: advice from her peers helped her to secure Arts Council funding for ‘Covijo-99’, which will be touring across different cities in the UK during 2023/24 with the Migration Museum for their ‘Heart of the Nation’ exhibition.

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Let's Get International – New York / London / Miami / Paris Sarabande was born not only to uplift British creatives, but to support artists and designers from all over the world. Since our inception in 2012, we have been committed to awarding scholarships and providing studio space to cosmopolitan creatives from far and wide – to date we’ve supported artists from over 37 different countries. For Sarabande, it’s truly important that our creative microcosm reflects, as true as possible, the world stage.

(AFOS) – remember this name, you’ll be hearing about many more moments to come. A registered 501(c)(3), and fully tax deductible, AFOS is our partner in crime as we expand our activities on US soil. It’s the start of something very exciting.

Since 2017, we have opened our doors to widen our safety net further with our talks programme. This year we’ve had curious minds from Thailand, New York, Greece, Finland, Canada, Miami, France and beyond join our Sarabande Sessions.

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And while we’ve always welcomed the global art and design scene to Sarabande with open arms, we recognise that our physical space had been largely London-centric. This year things changed. Building upon last year’s bridge to New York, 2022-23 has seen Sarabande venture to Paris (twice!), Miami, and New York (again, twice!). We don’t plan to stop here. Sarabande are beyond proud to announce the inauguration of American Friends of Sarabande

You can read more about AFOS and how you can get involved on page 148 and on the website at www.afosarabande.org.

Picture this: Holiday season in New York City. It’s bitterly cold and you’re looking for THE iconic seasonal moment. A stroll down Fifth leads you to Bergdorf Goodman where Sarabande have made a home away from home. The Sarabande team flew over to the big apple for a collaboration with Bergdorf Goodman to activate their ‘Magic In The Making’ theme for holiday. We brought four creative visionaries to the Fifth Avenue store for a series of information and immersive activations.

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Castro Smith at Bergdorf Goodman in NYC

The artists included Camilla Hanney, an Irish artist who fashioned ceramics; Castro Smith, who continued with his usual practice of engraving modern jewellery pieces that experiment with European and Japanese techniques; Christopher Thompson Royds who transformed his innovative flora motifs into a golden tiara; Karimah Hassan recreated her studio on the Bergdorf Goodman to invite shoppers into a piece of her creative world. This was an opportunity for our artists, representing a snapshot of the different disciplines supported by Sarabande, to bring their works to the US audience IRL. For Castro and Christopher, who both sell in America, this was a chance to reconnect with clients old and meet faces new. For Karimah and Camilla, this collaboration posed as the perfect platform to

widen their client and fan bases. It was also a brilliant exercise in customer relations. Sarabande brought our artful tome, BOUND, with us to introduce to the US market on a commercial level. The last time BOUND ventured to NYC was for the exclusive preview at Dream with Sarabande NYC. This time, our rare collective was made available to the public and even became the star of our very own Sarabande x Bergdorf ’s Holiday window – prime real estate in the world of seasonal commercial space. The artists were in residence with small renditions of their usual studio space over the weekend, and the installation was in situ for a fortnight following.

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NEW YORK II – Straddling the major arts and culture moments that are The Met and Frieze NYC, Sarabande returned to NYC to toast fearless creativity with installation, performance and cocktails. We welcomed greats such as Thom Browne and Helena Gautier to our uber cool New York backyard – aka The Grill at The Standard, High Line – to mingle with the on-the-groundcreatives of New York City. We wanted this to be a moment where we could extend the invite to industry titans and emerging artists alike. And that’s exactly what we did. The intention was to offer an amuse bouche of what Sarabande UK offers to the creatives of New York. To spotlight the talent we champion, we invited Rosie Gibbens to perform her brilliantly bonkers and captivating ‘Auto Erotic Assimilation’ and Colorado-born Andrew Davis – our MAF CSM scholar picked by Schiaparelli’s Daniel Roseberry – to install ‘Warp and Weft’. An army of eight life-size Scotch Tape clad mannequins, ‘Warp and Weft’ made its pilot voyage from the Colorado mountains to New York and stood proud in The Standard, High Line lobby until Frieze.

Thom Browne and Jay Sternstein

The evening was an exciting ode to the possibilities of a Sarabande space in New York City. You can read more about this from AFOS President Francesca Amfitheatrof on page 12.

Rosie Gibbens

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MIAMI – After our Bergdorf Goodman partnership, the Sarabande team headed down to Miami to thaw. To coincide with, and unofficially open (thanks Vogue!) Art Basel, we welcomed 60 guests to Dream with Sarabande in the garden in The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. As our second US moment, the mission was to raise funds and awareness of Sarabande’s work in a different state where the focus had firmly turned to the contemporary art world. Hosted by AFOS President Francesca Amfitheatrof and attended by the good and great of art and fashion – Hermès, Sadie Coles, Kate Bryan, Francesca Amfitheatrof and Serena Rees, along with WeTransfer’s Damian Bradfield and investment Quadrature – we transformed the hotel garden with previous resident Izaak Brandt’s white mesh sneaker cloud suspended from the ceiling.

'It was truly a pleasure to participate in the Monday Sarabande event. I’m so very impressed with the amazing outcomes you’ve achieved with this organisation encouraging and supporting creativity. This is so important to our humanity!! [...]Congratulations! This is not easy, so you are to be commended for your accomplishments thus far.’ – Julie Neitzel ‘It was a pleasure to meet you and we’d love to get involved in future Sarabande events. We were both very impressed with the organization.’ – Justin Fichelson ‘It was a pleasure to meet you both and congratulations on a fantastic event. Wishing you every success as you continue your US journey.’ – Nat Roden

Prior to dinner guests were treated to a dance performance from Izaak, and we were thrilled to have Sarabande alum Michaela Yearwood-Dan and her gallerist Marianne Boesky, and Shirin Fathi join us. The theme rounded up our triptych of ‘Dream with Sarabande’, with the evening featured by Vogue and Forbes.

Michaela Yearwood-Dan and gallerist Marianne Boesky

A Few Stories... Shirin Fathi Shirin Fathi is an Iranian-Canadian artist who started her Sarabande residency in 2021. Her practice focuses on cultural changes in relation to gender identity. Through role-play and the use of cosmetics, masks and prosthetics, Shirin uses her own body as a subject to stage ambiguous and often marginalised identities. When Shirin first joined Sarabande, she did not regard herself as a full-time artist, instead marking herself as a curator and creative who worked on the fringes of art. A year and a half into her residency, Shirin has been able to dedicate time to her practice to research and develop her ideas forward. During her time here Shirin has curated and showcased in two public group exhibitions: ‘The Demon Show’ and ‘Tangle Teaser’. Her recent series was made in reaction to the social pressure she has experienced in her culture to undergo cosmetic surgery and change her face to fit current beauty standards. It was first displayed

in the Sarabande Summer Group Show, followed by a performance at Frieze London 2022. The Disobedient Nose has allowed her to expand her discipline from photography to include sculpture and installation. Shirin has shown in the inaugural exhibition of The Centre of British Photography and will be featured in an important exhibition at the Wellcome Collection. In addition to progressing leaps and bounds in exhibiting her work, Shirin’s sales have skyrocketed since being at Sarabande. Her pieces have found homes in multiple Soho House locations and with collectors far and wide. She has been featured by publications such as The Guardian. ‘Sarabande gave me the confidence to say that I am an artist. It gave me the support I needed to believe in my practice. Sarabande encouraged me to spend more time in my studio. I was able to turn my art practice into a business in the sense that I can earn from being an artist. Sarabande is so much more than just a studio space. It is a space that nourishes you and lets you dream.’

SUM Summer Group Show 2023 The very first instalment of Sarabande’s Group Show was held in 2017; at that point still new, young and nameless. But the tradition remains an anticipated pillar of our calendars; an excellent opportunity to welcome friends of the foundation and the wider public to step into – and become immersed in – a snapshot of what our current roster of resident artists have been working on over their year under our roof. SUM houses an immersive domestic structure reminiscent of a home and garden; which in turn becomes the home of a series of works referencing the domestic and the natural. Woven windows, animals, tombstones, meta-theatrical art, ceramics, fountains, and soft furnishings, among other things, will adorn the space; binding together unexpected artworks and artists in uncanny synchronicity. Paralleling the residency – a home within a home – it is filled with an enmeshed injection of the worlds in which our artists live and work. Curated by the artists, hosted by the artists; it’s a dynamic diorama of artist-led work in real time. After a short hiatus of events programming over the summer period, we are always delighted to reinvigorate the space with the rich and diverse works of our artists, alongside the ever-growing flow of journalists, collectors, major London galleries and luxury brands. And of course, what would an exhibition be without its public? Every year, we look forward to welcoming familiar and new faces alike through the Sarabande doors. Group shows are an excellent exercise in sharing, collaboration, story building, operations and compromise. It’s intentional. How do you fairly divide a space? What's the narrative thread? How do you tap into the current cultural

conversation? Does the curation authentically represent the artist individually as well as the collective group? Is it hung straight? Do I actually like it slightly off? For a few of the artists, their group show presents the first opportunity to exhibit as part of a collective and for many it will be the first time exhibiting at all. During the four weeks of exhibition time from 10th August to 7th September, the artists will be putting forward their works both finished and in progress, as well as strengthening their art world network for their future beyond the Foundation. We mean it when we say that anything goes in the Sarabande Main Space. We vigorously encourage experimental visions to take form and life via any bold attitude to medium possible; be it painting, sculpture, immersive installation, performance or whatever else that allows for fierce exploration of practice, and – no doubt – the possibility of sales. Supported entirely by Sarabande at no cost or commission, we are able to alleviate the crippling pressure of rising rent for exhibits of this scale in the bustling heart of East London, and afford the artists the greatest possible licence to realise their creative potentials. And although we of course advise on the curation, press, production and execution, our artists are pushed to spearhead the operation themselves, as a team, to ensure they are best prepared for application in the world after their time under the Sarabande umbrella. Once a Sarabande artist, always a Sarabande artist. Of course. That said, the Summer Group Show is the flamboyant closing of curtains for their yearlong residency. Cocktails and emotions flow while we celebrate the incredible calibre of work made by the growing Sarabande family, to which they now belong.

Exhibition poster by Zongbo Jiang

Taryn O’Reilly For the Sarabande Summer Group Show, Taryn will shift her focus from the ideologies of the monstrous feminine and death imagery to the aftermath of loss and legacy, resulting in a body of work that embodies dark humour, the macabre and the playfulness of camp culture. This will be represented as a collection of tombstones that resemble her nan’s tufted sofa from the 1970s and gloss black PVC fabric. They will be adorned with bouquets of handmade flowers in various stages of bloom and grounded by astroturf. By looking at mourning symbols throughout art history and traditional crafts, Taryn aims to explore the connections between femininity and the idea of grief as a family heirloom.

Robert Cooper For SUM Robert will use the house structure’s metaphorical interior/exterior to explore the duality within his practice that has developed over the residency. He will present a controlled and disciplined work on paper within the interior ‘domestic’ space and a wild, instinctual work on canvas for the exterior ‘outdoor’ space.

Anouska Samms Anouska is repurposing a metal table with her familiar combination of silks, textured red stoneware clay, hair and leather. Enticingly arranged, the materials simultaneously invite touch and warn against physical interaction due to their fragility. These tensions stop the table from fulfilling its chosen ‘affordance’ – a design term used to describe the way an object’s features communicate how it is to be used or engaged with. With her assemblage of materials, Samms creates a sculptural language of juxtaposition. The user becomes an observer, access and connection restricted, yet desired.

Urte Janus For the upcoming SUM exhibition, Urte will create an acid fountain. She will work with bacteria to transform alcohol into acetic acid, which she will use to create a weak acid for the fountain. The acid will interact with the concrete structure of the fountain, slowly eroding it over time and giving rise to new forms. Through this process, the piece will explore the relationship between humans and natural forces, domestic and the wild, and the transient nature of existence.

Laila Tara H Tentatively, Laila’s work for ‘SUM’ will be a large framed bed set into sapele wood backing. The bed will be painted with natural pigment and watercolour onto disjointed hemp paper and accented by sewn pearls and lapis lazuli. The work will include hand sewn pillows and feet. It is a display of female tension within the confines of sleep in a shared bed and in the context of politicised discomfort.

Zongbo Jiang Gooood Planet provides a unique window into an alternate world – a world that celebrates the power of community and advocates for transformative change. Made up of elements from Jiang’s collective works, this protopian future focuses on advancing social and environmental progress. As a form of visual activism, the project harnesses the power of visual storytelling to reach a broader audience, striving to shed light on pressing problems and ignite a widespread awareness that fosters positive change.

Isabel Castro Jung ‘Oda a Goya’, translating as ‘Six Resident Ravens’, is part of a larger project called ‘Covijo-99’. A project where Isabel plays with different concepts, connects the human and the animal world, plays with the ideas of freedom, intelligence, fear and death. The six crows in SUM’s garden are wearable sculptures and masks at the same time. The crows are incredible social beings and stand for freedom and intelligence as much as they represent death and darkness. Legend has it that the English crown is safe as long as there are six ravens in the Tower of London, just as the SUM house will be protected by Isabel’s crows in the exhibition’s ‘garden’.

Fuchsia For SUM, Fuchsia uses the concept of a secret garden as a metaphor for individual morality and different character traits. A lush setting of marine wildlife plants; from toxic weeds nurtured and developed into the human ego, to the purest and most spiritual lotus flowers in full bloom, Fuchsia's garden metaphor serves to question human virtues and vices in all their forms. Fuchsia fervently believes in the power of angels and the marine life beings depicted in her paintings, which overflow with symbols of both beauty and chaos. She aims to highlight the conflicting moral forces faced within today's complex environment, especially issues of climate change, which often preoccupy the minds of her angels. In turn, her paintings invite their viewer to meditate on ecological consciousness and our individual roles within our planet's ecosystem, in the hope that these conversations might transcend the exhibition space.

Jia Xi Li An archive is where forgetting meets remembering. Jia Xi builds a private archive by creating frottages of objects. She explores how life extends beyond our physical bodies. Objects enclose traces of humanity, history, and relationships. Everything is like a mirror reflecting the stories of others. An object is not an individual entity but a compound structure of traces of time and reflections of life. People are also the sum of all our thoughts, all time, and all the people we meet. In the particular collection of works selected for SUM, windows frame a scene she sees and connect two dimensions. It is a peak into the physical outer world from the artist's eye.

Shirin Fathi Building upon her recent project focusing on gender representation in relation to the contemporary culture and beauty ideals imposed on Iranian women through cosmetic surgery, Shirin Fathi will show a framed photograph and a dressing table presenting her research on 16th-19th century medical drawings to understand the process of sculpting and altering facial features while imagining the role of the plastic surgeon as an artist.

Kasia Wozniak The photograph presented by Kasia Wozniak in SUM comes from a series of experimental photographic works in the form of unique chromogenic prints created during her residency at Sarabande. The series explores our relationship with garments as well as inheritance within family constellations; a juxtaposition between being a witness or spectator of a situation and being actively involved in the creation of that situation. Inspired by early childhood memories of time spent knitting with her grandmother, Wozniak's photographs document garments belonging to the artist Rachel Scott Bowling.

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Catching up with... Sarabande alumni and current artists alike have had a wonderfully busy year, full of career-building opportunities, prestigious awards and shows. We caught up with our Sarabande family; the next few paragraphs detail their numerous achievements. Designer Bianca Saunders continued her ascent with various exciting projects and features. She made her furniture design debut with Ecco Leathers’ At.Kollective, releasing a modular tone-on-tone leather Sleeper Chair. British composer, musician and actor Benjamin Clementine was featured on the cover of GQ Hype wearing Bianca Saunders SS23. Our Sarabande alumni also made her womenswear debut and dressed actor Adelayo Adedayo for the 2023 BAFTAs. She reunited with century-old label Farah for her SS24 collection ‘Scratch’ in Paris Fashion week, inspired by the world of Jamaican musician and producer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry.

Bianca Saunders and Usher at the MET

Designer Craig Green received an MBE for his services to fashion. His AW22 collection was photographed by Paul Kooiker for Luncheon, with styling by Robbie Spencer and set design by Andrew Lim Clarkson. On the first Monday in May, the Karl Lagerfeldthemed MET steps saw designs by Sarabande fashion designers Bianca Saunders and Standing Ground, as well as a piece by Sarabande jewellery designer Benjamin Hawkins. Bianca dressed eight-time Grammy award winner Usher in a custom black and white suit, a nod to Karl’s iconic style. Standing Ground’s Michael Stewart dressed supermodel Imaan Hammam in a custom floor-length gown belted with a Chanel-inspired pearl rope. Last but not least, eyes were caught by Benjamin’s intricate hair jewel on the Met’s host for the night, award-winning actor, writer and director Michaela Coel.

Michaela Coel with headpiece by Benjamin Hawkins

Benjamin Hawkins’ work was also spotted on playwright, actor, and philanthropist Jeremy O. Harris at the premier of The Zone Of Interest in Cannes. Benjamin had designed Harris’s engagement ring in 2022. Artist and designer Michaela Stark made waves with her first ready-to-wear collection, which she previewed at Paris Fashion Week. She also created custom looks for multiple covers and features – Tove Lo for Paper, Sam Smith for Perfect and Shygirl for AnOther Magazine. Michaela made the Forbes Europe Art & Culture 30 under 30 list, with a full artist profile on the Forbes website. On top of these covers, Michaela appeared in an otherworldly editorial for Document Journal shot by photographer-to-the-stars Charlotte Rutherford. She has collaborated extensively with fellow Sarabande alum Mab George Sanders and spoke on the panel at SCCI x the Design Museum Fashion Hub. Bridal and ready-to-wear designer duo WED Studio developed a film in collaboration with London-based creative agency Hidden, as part of Hidden’s Hi-Fi initiative. The short film focuses on the brand’s essence, reaffirming WED’s value of craft and shape and was released alongside their SS23 collection. More recently, they dressed Blackpink's Jennie Kim which was featured in Vogue.

Michaela Stark

Jeweller Christopher Thompson-Royds sold his show-stopping ‘Cherry Blossom’ candelabra at the Tayloe Piggott Gallery, which spurred two additional commissions. His 18k yellow gold ‘Poppy Earrings’ were worn by actor Elizabeth Debicki for the 25th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards. As part of the Diasporas Now platform, Sian Fan performed 'Gilded Bodies’ at V&A as part of the London Design Festival. The piece investigates the potentials of digital media to adorn and augment the body through the use of a projected mirror. 92

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Artist Anna Perach has been developing an entire new body of work for her first institutional solo show in the UK – Anna’s work resonated with contemporary art organisation Gasworks, who will be exhibiting her pieces from February to April 2024. Alongside her show prep, Anna talked to Foundwork’s Vivian Chui for ‘Dialogues,’ the LAbased organisation’s long-form interview series. The conversation covered Anna’s exploration of femininity, immigration and transformation, creating sensory experiences and more. Anna’s pieces also travelled to the Almacén Gallery in Tel-Aviv for a joint exhibit titled Mistress of the Desert with Jerusalem-based photographer Gaston Zvi Ickowicz. Shannon Bono’s art is everywhere: on giant billboards created in collaboration with curatorial platform/art school Black Blossoms; Kensington and Chelsea Art Week and advertising agency Maximus; at Frieze with curator Faridah Folawiyo; at the National Portrait Gallery with the Royal Collection Trust. Shannon’s billboard displayed her artwork Opposing Forces a profoundly personal and spiritual piece from Shannon’s ‘The Hands that Hold You’ series. Shannon was selected by Folawiyo for group show ‘FF Projects: Manifold (Deluxe)’ exhibited at Frieze at No.9 Cork Street in April of this year. Most recently, Shannon was personally selected by His Majesty The King Charles III to portray Linda Haye OBE, in a series honouring the Windrush Generation on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, and then at the National Portrait Gallery in October 2023. Artist Louis Alderson-Bythell (LAB) created various sculptures for the ‘Sundby Portals Project,’ an initiative to further connect the inhabitants of Sundby – a commune in Copenhagen, Denmark – with their environment. The works were created in collaboration with Danish design practice Natural Material Studio, utilising materials such as seaweed, chalk, wood and linseed pigments.

Shannon Bono, Portrait of Linda Haye, OBE

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Painter Stephen Doherty teamed up with international label COS to create a 17-piece men’s and women’s capsule collection featuring his popular ink blooms. Stephen first developed his floral designs while completing his residency at Aamir Art House in Porvorim, Goa, in 2018. Silversmith Shinta Nakajima presented his solo show ‘Renewed Ornamentation’ at Gallery FUMI, a collection of intricate metal sculptures reimagining the Acanthus form. To create such forms, Shinta can hammer three times per second, 15,000 times per hour and spends approximately 100 hours on each piece. Gallery FUMI continues to exhibit and support Saelia Aparicio’s art – her illustrated seats made the gallery’s ‘Handmade’ group show and travelled to multiple design fairs in the US. Saelia’s work also caught the eye of contemporary design/architecture atlas, SAY HI TO, who described her work as ‘a window to a playful dimension: a joyous one’. Sarabande was able to facilitate the collaboration: paper artist Alice von Maltzahn x Hermès, exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery. In celebration of the latest issue of Le Monde d’Hermès, Alice’s work ‘Notes on Lightness Vol.2’ was featured at their launch event. Recreating nature on paper, with roots that stretch across and leaves sprouting through, the piece evokes an appreciation for nature and the lightness that it brings to one’s spirit.

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Exciting experimental space/gallery Harlesden High Street presented Fertility of the Shadow, Hamed Maiye’s most recent solo show. The latter was deemed ‘Unmissable’ by Brent Cross Town. Hamed then joined art historian Alyce Mahon and a few others in discussion panel Afro Surrealism Then and Now held at the Design Museum. Hamed also made his way to the Tate Britain for Late at Tate x Black Blossoms, building a special art installation for the occasion. Shannon and Hamed were both chosen to be part of the The World Reimagined, a national art education project lead by Yinka Sonibare CBE to transform how we understand the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its impact on us all. The globes were placed around London and have spent the last year travelling around key locations. Both artists were introduced to the curator by Sarabande. Tenant of Culture’s Hendrickje Schimmel led an upcycling textile workshop at the ICA using locally donated textiles, garments and accessories. The workshop was open to participants of any level of experience, the focus being on the creative process rather than the end result. Her work was also shown alongside artist Joss Heierli at the Duarte Sequeira gallery in Braga, Portugal. The show, Good Signal, reflected on how authenticity can function as a form of currency. Artist Michaela Yearwood-Dan has had a great year, starring in various international group shows – the Green Family Art Foundation’s Considering Female Abstractions in Dallas (Texas, USA), CICA Vancouver’s New British Abstraction in Vancouver (Canada), and the Gagosian’s Rites of Passage in London (UK). The New-York based Marianne Boesky Gallery hosted Michaela’s solo show Some Future Time Will Think of Us, a collection of new paintings, ceramics, works on paper, a site-specific mural and sound installation. The gallery also featured Michaela’s pieces at Art Basel, Miami. Over the course of its extended run, the exhibition was featured at length on Artnet News and was listed as a “Must-See Show” on Artforum, FAD Magazine, and Artsy. 96

Michaela Yearwood Dan, Some Future Time Will Think of Us

Fuchsia, Searching for Light

Molly Goddard opened up her bridal range to a wider audience and launched a demi-couture collection. She also staged her AW23 show in her East London studio, and continues to be featured in a large variety of editorials – Vogue Polska, L’Officiel, Puss Puss magazine and many more. Sarabande artist Fuchsia presented her solo show, Searching for Light, curated by Zheng Shu at the Sixi Museum in Nanjing, China. Emily Frances Barrett’s Dredged Cross Necklace was recommended to British Vogue shoppers in the April issue. Next, Emily chatted to 10 Magazine’s Emily Phillips for a major online feature titled ‘Blingin’ It: Emily Frances Barrett Makes Beautifully Flawed Jewellery From Found Materials’. Most recently, fashion designer David Koma asked our Sarabande alumni to accessorise his AW23 collection – models rocked Emily’s iconic reclaimed cigarette pieces. Styled by Nick Royal, singer Olly Years wore a multi-layered tulle top and mesh trousers by design duo DANSHAN at the V&A summer party. The event launched the museum’s latest exhibition, Diva, which explores the ‘extraordinary power and creativity of iconic performers’. On the theme of fashion, designer John Alexander Skelton presented his AW23 collection at the House of Annetta in East London. Titled ‘Collection XIV,’ this was a reflection of John’s long-standing interest in Neolithic British art and its mysterious architecture, and was viewed by an impressive roster of visitors such as Tim Walker and Stephen Jones. Most recently, John released his SS24 collection, covered by Vogue, WWD, SHOWstudio and Hypebeast.

John Alexander Skelton, Collection XIV

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Sarabande scholar Yodea Williams Braham temporarily moved to Paris to work for renowned fashion house Maison Martin Margiela, an opportunity made possible by Sarabande. Artist Emma Witter kicked off the year with ‘A Moveable Feast,’ a new body of work breathing new life into bones, eggshells, claws, beetles, powdered freshwater pearl, oyster and clam shells. The exhibit, displayed in a 17th-century listed townhouse on The Portman Estate in Marylebone, was covered by Hole & Corner and Artlyst. As part of London Craft Week 2023, Emma launched hand-bound book and precious object collection ‘Victorian Gold’, reflecting on the fascination that Victorian Britain had with the sea. Emma was then selected by the Ting-Ying Gallery for returning exhibit In Residence III curated by Brian Kennedy at Cromwell Place. Most recently, photographs depicting her work by photographer Gaëtan Bernède were selected for artist-run curatorial Opening July project2022 WARBLING’s ‘Colour, Texture, Substance, No Name’. Also touching base with Hole & Corner was Katy Mason, who continued her ‘Fragile Rage’ workshop series with ‘Trash to Tree Decorations’. Design duo Auroboros discussed their vision of the future of fashion with Dazed, for the third generation of ‘Dazed 100’ and attended crossover events between major tech fair NFT Paris 2023 and Paris Fashion Week. Following their outstanding virtual performance with the one and only Grimes in 2022, Auroboros returned to Metaverse Fashion Week to reveal their gleaming ‘Mesmer’ collection. The pair were also named on Web3 media platform NFTnow’s ‘NFT 100’ 2023 list as honourees.

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On the theme of fashion, Karina Bondareva showed her AW23 collection in Soho playing with silhouettes and textures in her signature style. Designer Yoav Hadari presented their SS23 collection alongside a fashion film by Ruth Hogben, with features from SHOWstudio, AnOther, NATAAL and Mission. Later, Yoav shared their story with biannual fashion magazine 5Eleven. They returned to the Sarabande Main Space in February to present their AW23 collection, which has since been picked up by Selfridges.

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Sarabande alumni Leo Carlton and Paolo Carzana made the British Fashion Council's BFC NEWGEN 2023/24 recipient list. Fashion artefact designer and 3D sculptor Leo Carlton showcased their SS23 collection at the BFC NEWGEN space during London Fashion Week and was listed by Sarah Mower as one of the ‘Five Newcomers to Watch at London Fashion Week, Despite Everything’ in Vogue. Later, Leo developed bespoke ‘Talismans’ for SHOWstudio’s first NFT collection, ikon-1. Styled by Nick Knight, a digital render of Leo’s ‘Shade Waves’ clothed model and muse Jazzelle Zanaughtti, AKA @uglyworldwide on Instagram. The original pieces were 3D-printed using PLA (polylactic acid) filament; created from plant and corn starch, the biodegradable material is renewable and compostable. Leo then designed and produced ‘TRANS-FORM,’ both a film and a collection of wearable objects framed around navigating the trans experience and linked to the ever-changing self. Leo’s work is on display until the 10th December 2023 in ‘Hats Made Me,’ a major exhibition presented by The Culture Trust Luton at the Stockwood Discovery Centre.

Leo Carlton's 'Shade Waves' for ikon-1

Staying on the tech theme, digital artist Zongbo Jiang created a virtual world filled with rotating psychedelic bubble flowers for Nike AirMax and teamed up with Gucci to create their ‘Good Game’ campaign, celebrating the similarities between fashion and gaming. Chief Curator of Soho House Kate Bryan secured a triptych by Shirin Fathi for The Ned, NYC, and also acquired works from Rosie Gibbens. As part of our partnership with Soho House, all of our artists donate a piece of work which you’ll find sprinkled around their Houses. On the topic of Shirin, she has gone from strength to strength with a performance at Frieze and was also featured in Headstrong - the pilot exhibition for the Centre of British Photography. She was shown alongside Sarabande artists Whiskey Chow and Paloma Tendero, with almost half the ground floor exhibition given over to Sarabande art. 100

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Daisy May Collingridge and Rosie Gibbens were selected as part of ‘Eye Body’ – a group show held at TJ Boulting. Daisy went on to join Anna Perach, Izaak Brandt and Isabel Garrett at Xenia Creative Retreat’s second annual exhibition, Sublime Synthesis. Sarabande artist Jia Xi Li presented new installations amidst the breathtaking London skyline at The Standard, a commission we were delighted to have introduced and advised on. Jia Xi’s giant knitted toy ducks were the perfect addition to the hotel’s rooftop, creating a playful scene for visitors. Designer Paolo Carzana presented his SS23 and AW23 collections – ‘Imagine We Could Be The Ones To Change It All’ and ‘Queer Symphony,’ both made available at Machine-A London and Machine-A Shanghai. Features included Vogue, Self Service and GQ China. Paolo worked with Sarabande jeweller Mairi Millar to create altered crucifixes for his SS23 collection; Mairi rendered the cross design into ‘fire lilies,’ flowers that bloom after wildfires. She later developed her own collection, which also deconstructed the crucifix. Titled ‘The Lovers’, the three-piece collection depicts a Jesus duo holding hands – this tender detail highlights a crucial message: love is love.

Jiaxi Li at The Standard, London

Jeweller Conor Joseph collaborated with London-based design duo JORDANLUCA for their AW23 collection. Conor stayed true to his usual naughty style and created custom silver nipple clamp rings/earrings and ‘Cock Cage Belts’ made of steel links. Sarabande’s MFA Slade Scholars and Final Year Project awardees culminated two years of study with their graduate show in June. Well done to George Richardson, Christina Cushing, Frederika Dalwood, Jamie Hamill, Chaney Diao, Blythe Cheung, Rosie Kennedy, Yuuki Horiuchi and Antonia Caicedo Holguin. Similarly, our Central Saint Martin’s BAF and MAF scholars and Final Year Project awardees knocked viewers out the park with a flurry of colour,imaginative silhouettes and general sass. Izzy McKinlay was awarded the Net-A-Porter x BFC award.

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A Few Stories... Zongbo Jiang Zongbo is a visual artist working predominantly in digital animation. His work centres around creating digital characters, which often take strange and comedic forms, and his design philosophy hinges on sculpting a narrative as he observes the collisions between aspects of daily life. At the centre of his work is a focus on social and environmental issues. Zongbo considers himself an earthling and his practice as visual activism. Focusing on issues such as mental health, animal rights and the environment, Zongbo offers an alternative digital representation of the dilemmas within these areas in order to open and continue the conversation of how we can improve the way we all live on this planet. With his studio at Sarabande, Zongbo has had space to grow his team. With the help of his earthling army, Zongbo has been able to speed up his world building process and embark on new projects. Sarabande introduced Zongbo to the worldrenowned jewellery artist Wallace Chan on a walk-through tour of the studios. The pair hit it off and this meeting birthed a collaborative project between the two – even involving a business trip to Hong Kong. ‘Climate Heroes’, a digital animation project and short film, has been a focus of Zongbo’s personal practice during his residency at Sarabande. Digitally rendering 12 species endangered by the 1.5°C increase in global temperature, ‘Climate Heroes’ is a project spotlighting environmental issues in an approachable and digestible format. The film premiered at Sarabande in the Main Space, accompanied by an exhibition detailing Zongbo’s illustrative process and an open photobooth which allowed visitors to don the different characters’ garments.

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Why We Love Commissions As an artist without funding, how do you afford to make new works? Identifying the client or customer who can and will purchase work is something that stands in the way of many artists experimenting, using new materials and moving out of their comfort zone. Whilst it’s true that many artists survive hand to mouth, the jump to seek additional funds on a project that may or may not reap a sale is a risk. As such the gamble to create work without the safety of a known commercial market often looms too large. To double down on funds being in short supply, 65% of artists’ time is already spent on admin – finding clients, marketing, documenting, building and maintaining websites, communications and doing their own PR. As sole traders, artists rarely have the luxury and opportunity to focus on and develop their practice.

After being told that the project was ‘too artsy’ for the BFI, their dream was left untethered. Sarabande’s commission in partnership with Xenia was the project’s lifeline and after 10 months of hard work, bod was premiered in the Sarabande Hertford Road Gallery. Sarabande was able to contribute to the financial cost of the project with pro bono studio space, equipment and help securing professional colour grading. Elsewhere, Emma Witter was invited, via Sarabande, to create a research piece pursuing the materiality and history of bone ash in making porcelain china. From this, a series of workshops has followed, in addition to the opportunity to experiment with creating new works.

Sarabande has been eager to move the needle for artists – giving them the time, finances and, ultimately, the reason to create new work via commissions to positively impact and progress their careers. Working with our patrons and partners, we sought opportunities that would allow us to commission artworks. No boundaries are set – the only parameter is budget. It is important to Sarabande that our commissions are based on developmental impact over sale. Xenia Creative Retreat was our pilot commission. Artist and creator of the renowned ‘Squishy’ crew Daisy Collingridge collaborated with animator Isabel Garrett on bod – a short art film with an otherworldly lens. The duo had shared a studio at Sarabande the year previously and, fast friends, had dreamed of bringing the Squishies to life on the big screen.

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Participating in the cultural calendar has given Sarabande opportunities to commission works that elevate multiple artists and to engage the public in educational endeavours. For Craft Week 2022, Sarabande held a thematically focused exhibition spotlighting three Sarabande artists working with weaving. The Foundation commissioned a larger than life eight-metre interactive loom with which the public were invited to interact. The result after three and a half days’ weaving was a rich woven tapestry of our collective creative landscape. Finally, it is Sarabande’s intention to engage our own artists for paid work at every possible juncture. This means opting for partnerships which allow us to spotlight, promote and uplift our artist – often performance artists – in an experiential setting. In 2022, for our collaborative project with Dom Pérignon and our fundraising activations, we offered opportunities for our artists to monetise their practice: Daisy May Collingridge animated her Squishies in New York; Camilla Hanney produced a one-night-only bone dust rug; Izaak Brandt performed and installed a site specific sneaker wall at home and in Miami installed a floated sneaker cloud; Rosie Gibbens performed her Auto Erotic Simulation both in London and New York; Karimah Hassan produced a site specific mural for our new home in Sarabande High Road. Commissions are a sure route to low-risk new work for artists. They are vital to advance our arts landscape and so Sarabande will continue to champion the commission as long as we are able.

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A Few Stories... Andrew Davis Andrew Davis tells stories of American life through experimental fashion design. Born and bred in Colorado, Andrew was able to complete his MA at Central Saint Martins with help from Sarabande – he was awarded the Sarabande MA scholarship by guest judge Daniel Roseberry, Artistic Director of Schiaparelli, in 2021. With almost prohibitively expensive fees, Sarabande’s contributions to education bills and living expenses was instrumental in allowing Andrew to study in London. Roll the clock forward a year, Andrew graduates with flying colours. In a fitting turn of events, his graduation coincided with Sarabande’s May cocktail reception at The Standard, High Line. A moment to introduce Sarabande to the creative community in New York, it was the perfect opportunity to spotlight Andrew’s journey as part of the Sarabande family. The Foundation negotiated a two-week installation of Andrew’s eight-part sculpture, Warp and Weft (2021) in the foyer of The Standard, High Line, in the run-up with Frieze NYC. Born out of the isolation period of the pandemic with few materials available, a roll of Scotch tape became a group of life-size figures to create Warp and Weft. The project mimics the real mechanical process of garment design, using only a single material. The installation made its red-carpet debut at The Standard, High Line, and was covered by publications such Vogue and WWD. With Sarabande’s guidance, this was an invaluable lesson in client relations, speaking to the press about his work, coordinating an interstate installation and practical resourcefulness.

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Last year, the Sarabande team sat down and made a promise: 2022 was the year that we’d make our ad-hoc mentoring schedule bulletproof and brilliant. Sarabande has worked incredibly hard and is fantastically lucky to have at our fingertips one of the best networks in the creative industry: it’s skilled and it’s diverse. Much as the artists we support are a patchwork of hundreds of different disciplines, our wider creative network is made up of professionals from every walk of life. As is true of our peer-to-peer structure, it’s important to lead by example. Second to our wish to give our artists the best possible support when embarking on and navigating their creative careers, is knowing that the Sarabande team’s specific skill set is niche and isn’t always the best in the biz across the board. Where we can’t provide the answers (and we hasten to add we’re very busy), we know that our wider network most definitely can. Chomping at the bit to set up a neat little spreadsheet schedule, our minds began to whirr. Who can help us with fashion distribution? Who can shed the light on art? Who fits the bill for comms; press; digital; business; curation; tax? – the questions we know are asked on an everyday basis; the list is endless. Our mentors are highly skilled professionals; they are masters in their field; they are incredibly generous with their time. Each advisor works in a different capacity according to their specialism: one-to-ones for those conversations that require complete brand or artist specific focus or roundtables for dialogue that is widely applicable.

Moin Roberts-Islam is our first port of call for anything digital related. With the title of Technology Development Manager at Fashion Innovation Agency at LCF, he’s most certainly qualified for the job. Moin runs monthly sessions at the Foundation, so when artists have questions about 3D scanning, digital rendering, NFTs or anything in-between, we point them in his direction. ‘Moin’s mentoring was extremely helpful and crucial to mine and Urte’s collaboration. He explains so well and is so open. He’s incredibly generous and has great ideas! So inspiring!’ – Isabel Castro Jung ‘Moin has not only been a brilliant creative advisor, just listening to my ideas and my initial thoughts on digital translations of my work and giving me such a wide variety of options and paths to explore, he has also helped me to understand what I’m looking for and who I’m trying to reach with my work. He’s been incredibly giving with his time and helping get access to a 3D scanning facility to scan our looks.’ – Yoav Hadari ‘Moin has helped me a lot and opened my mind in the digital area, making me feel really connected.’ – Zongbo Jiang ‘I wanted to mention how much I enjoyed the mentoring sessions with Moin. We presented a challenging idea, and he quickly identified the key individuals we needed to connect with and collaborate with to bring our concept to life. His assistance proved invaluable in making things happen.’ – Urte Janus

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For fashion, we’ve welcomed the renowned Natalie Kingham, Buying Director at Matches turned Brand, Fashion and Commerce consultant; eponymous designer Markus Lupfer; creative entrepreneur Carlo Brandelli to help our fashion designers navigate the impossibilities of the design process from concept to consumer, and distribution to payment terms. Katy England has been instrumental in providing advice to designers presenting their collections, in addition to helping them navigate show production. ‘As a one-woman company and emerging designer, my time at the Sarabande Foundation has afforded me the invaluable opportunity to forge connections with individuals who embrace and support the trajectory of my brand.

Speaking from an art-informed journalistic point of view, former Associate Editor and Art Director at Harper's Bazaar UK, CIRCA’s Hannah Ridley works on a one-to-one basis with our artists, while former EiC of W magazine, Emily Steer, held an annual roundtable on how to best initiate, navigate, maintain and maximise your relationships with journalists and press publications. Taking mentoring off-site, our more ‘traditional’ artists in residence took a trip to Soho for a roundtable led by art consultancy Sibylle Rochat and her right-hand Nancy Hatcher for their expert advice and eagle art eyes.

Encountering someone like Natalie Kingham, with whom I deeply resonate, and receiving her invaluable insights on my work and future endeavours has deeply influenced the trajectory of my creative journey.’ – Camille Liu, PARISER ‘It was nice to have someone like Carlo around in terms of having someone to speak about conceptual ideas, things that relate to the ideas behind the work and how to develop your integrity as a creator. Also, Carlo’s level of commitment is amazing, he keeps in touch regularly and I really appreciate it as it gets rough out there as a creative trying to make money.’ – Yoav Hadari Executive Director of the Responsible Jewellery Council Melanie Grant spent an afternoon with artist in residence Megan Brown and alum Mairi Millar to advise on the business of selling commercial jewellery. ‘My mentoring session with Melanie Grant was incredibly enlightening, she was able to clarify many of the questions I had about my creative direction and how to navigate the art jewellery world. Having the support of mentors like Melanie has played a pivotal role in both my growth as a designer and my development as a business woman.’ – Megan Brown

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‘Gemma’s session was incredibly good. She gave such detailed and case related advice which felt reassuring, and she is so easy to approach!’ – Isabel Castro Jung The joy of creativity doesn’t come without its practical counterpart; an artistic career path means you also have to speak the language of business. Bringing a super practical area of expertise to the table is consultant, creative solutions advisor and business mentor Jeii Hong with one-to-one sessions on myriad topics. Also joining the practical hat roster is abrdn’s tax specialist Emma Mitchell, who holds a bi-annual roundtable to coincide with the tax year and help artists navigate the pitfalls of your tax return. And true to the saying, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, our own wonderful book-keeper Gynette Dowou has continued her sessions this year to eager ears.

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Back to the studios, freelance curator Jenna Mason (ex V&A lates) held a back-to-back series of mentoring sessions, both individual and group, to speak through the BTS of piecing a show together – the logistics, the checklist, the aesthetics and more. This was invaluable insight, especially in the run up to the Summer Group Show.

‘Jeii is an icon but more quotably she was so insightful because coming from her background working with giant brands, but also understanding a young business’ needs and knowing what it takes, I was able to get very direct, specific advice to do with my business plan and thinking more strategically about my business, which for me as a creative doesn’t come naturally.’ – Yoav Hadari ‘Jeii Hong has given me a lot of ideas and clarified how I can build my business with smart tips. Overall, I feel really grateful and had a good experience with the Sarabande mentoring.’ – Zongbo Jiang

‘I found the mentoring roundtables with Sibylle Rochat, Jenna Mason, and Emily Steer incredibly helpful. It was very insightful to hear from individuals who are involved in the art world and receive practical advice on the dos and don'ts. Their guidance shed light on how things truly operate in real-life situations.’ – Urte Janus

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Let’s hear from the mentors... ‘I’ve really enjoyed my time mentoring at Sarabande. I’ve done a lot of mentoring throughout my career but the experience at Sarabande gave such a wide breadth of talent and disciplines, which not only made the conversations more interesting but also challenged me in considering how best to advise and guide the artists. Conversations have varied from generally talking about career/life direction to discussing specifics around brand building, marketing/communications or business strategy as a whole. Each artist had a unique point of view, business model/ idea and approach, which pushed me to really reflect on my knowledge and experience to give the best and relevant guidance. It is always a pleasure to come back and check back in with mentees I’ve spoken to before and to meet new ones; each time it’s a new conversation and always a joy.’ – Jeii Hong

‘I think the greatest indication I can give of how valuable I found the mentoring opportunity at Sarabande, is the excitement I felt before each visit. The energy within the studios and the artists themselves was palpable and the conversations held with the mentee's so highly expansive that, conversely, I too gained insights into my own work and practice. It was the greatest privilege to meet and begin to understand the motivations, concerns and hopes of this emerging artistic community.’ – Hannah Ridley A huge thank you to our brilliant mentors for their invaluable insight, constant support, and generosity with their time. Long may it continue!

‘My day-to-day work focuses on the intersection of fashion and technology, but through working with the artists at Sarabande, I have had to step out of my comfort zone and start thinking about how to answer technology challenges in other disciplines. This has not always been easy, but through genuine collaboration of ideas with the artists, we have often managed to come up with unique solutions to problems and also find new paths of exploration. I have seen some exciting and unexpected results come out of these sessions, but it is a real source of pride when I am able to help the artists to get closer to the vision in their head. I genuinely leave each mentoring session buzzing with ideas and taken in new directions that I would never have otherwise thought about. This has expanded my practice considerably and has augmented my creative thinking skills as well. I always look forward to coming into Sarabande for mentoring days and I hope they continue for years to come.’ – Moin RobertsIslam

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House of Bandits Respecting Our Heritage Industries In conjunction with Duchess China 1888, Sarabande released a limited-edition collection of plates in collaboration with Alexander McQueen, Jake Chapman, Sir Ridley Scott, Francesca Amfitheatrof, and Duchess China 1888. This year we introduce two new collectors plates designed by Tim Burton and Daniel Roseberry for Schiaparelli. While times have been hard over the past few decades for the traditional potteries of Stokeon-Trent, Duchess China 1888 is a rare survival story, thriving thanks to the commitment and vision of its owners; Jason Simms and Andrew Tooth.Hailing from the heartland of bespoke tableware, the two friends purchased Duchess China, founded in 1888, and later revived by A.T Finney in 1935. It remains one of the last operating bone china manufacturers - the jewel in the heraldic pottery crown. While production for the grand names of the Stoke-on-Trent potteries Wedgwood and Royal Doulton moved from the Midlands to Asia, Duchess managed to avoid moving its production and is still operating from the Staffordshire factory, making finest quality bone china dinnerware. ‘We begged, stole, borrowed and put our houses up to buy it,’ says Jason. It was, they believed, a sleeping giant steeped in craft and heritage. ‘We are tasked with taking the phoenix from the flames.’

For the Alexander McQueen plate, explains Jason, ‘we had to print in three colours – light grey, mid grey and black.’ Each plate is silkscreen printed, with water-slide decoration; all hand applied. It’s a time-intensive process, but one that the manufacturer takes immense pride. ‘The key word is pedantic,’ he says. Duchess China 1888 is always adamant that ‘if it isn’t right, it doesn’t happen.’ As such, their dedication to the craftsmanship and quality of the bone china is impressive. Jake Chapman’s plate is one of their more unusual commissions. ‘It’s not really about anything,’ says Jake of the inspiration behind the drawing on his plate. ‘It’s about not anything. Anti-anything. If you have something on the plate like food, it’s nice to see a horrible picture when you finish it. Like just desserts.’ The message was supposed to say ‘World Domination through World Peace’, but the word ‘peace’ seems to have been lost along the way. Chapman is contented to see his work on a plate, flattered upon being asked. ‘If it’s about anything, it’s about my affection for the Sarabande Foundation – that’s the point of doing it. It’s a mutual admiration.’ Francesca Amfitheatrof ’s plate celebrates her jewellery background, finished with a rim of platinum. As she explains, ‘The plate design is an interplanetary chain link. I was inspired by the fact that stones were formed with the creation of the earth, and therefore connect us to the creation of our universe. The chains are a metaphor linking us to that moment.’

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TIM BURTON Film Director With a style so distinct the adjective ‘Burtonesque’ was coined, Tim Burton has written, directed, and produced numerous iconic films. He is the mastermind behind cult favourites, box office smashes and inventive adaptations such as Beetlejuice, Batman, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands and Alice in Wonderland. Though his works have spanned numerous genres, each exudes his distinguished and distinct aesthetic. Alongside his motion picture oeuvre, Tim has delved into the varied worlds of exhibitions, short films, television series', music videoes and advertisements.

FRANCESCA AMFITHEATROF Jeweller Labelled ‘the mistress of making jewellery you want to ooh over’, Francesca Amfitheatrof is currently Louis Vuitton’s Artistic Director of Watches and Jewellery. Responsible for designing one of Tiffany’s most iconic designs of this century, the Tiffany T, which was part of her first collection for the brand. Before exclusively designing for Tiffany and Louis Vuitton, she designed jewellery for Chanel and Fendi whilst working as both a curator and consultant for museums.

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JAKE CHAPMAN Artist The Chapman Brothers burst onto the British art scene as part of the YBA exhibitions in the early 1990s. Their work can be characterised by an intrigue in the gory, often rendering monstrous figures in a seemingly naive style. Jake Chapman spoke at Sarabande in 2018 to a packed audience: his dialogue, focusing on work and inspiration, was intelligent, provocative, and witty. Recently, he was the guest judge on Sarabande’s scholarship selection at Slade School of Fine Art.

DANIEL ROSEBERRY for SCHIAPARELLI Artistic Director The son of an artist-mother and grandmother before, creativity was destined for Texas born Daniel Roseberry. He has carried this into his design process through the visual language of dynamic sketching and classical fashion illustration. Now the Artistic Director of the storied Parisian couture house, Schiaparelli, his imaginative sensibility has resurrected the Maison’s most beloved and influential codes and iconography. Infusions of Daniel’s distinct visual vocabulary of repurposed denim, gold jewellery, moulded leather and breastplates have revived the house for the ‘modern woman’. Before his tenure at Schiaparelli, Daniel spent 10 years at the iconic American tailoring house Thom Browne where he worked up to head of design. 123

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Fashion House Alexander McQueen is a British luxury fashion house founded in 1992 by Lee Alexander McQueen. Distinctive for its innovative and uncompromising expression of unbridled creativity, the house represents the power of individuality, subversive strength and defiant elegance. Strength and fragility, light and darkness, innovation and tradition are always juxtaposed.

SIR RIDLEY SCOTT Film Director Having studied at the Royal College of Art, director and producer Ridley Scott proved he has an eye for creating his own masterpieces. He honed his craft by producing innovative narrative commercials, including the infamous Apple 1984 Super Bowl Commercial. The internationally renowned Alien became his watershed film. His cult hits include (but are certainly not limited to;) Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator and Black Hawk Down.

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The Death’s-head Hawkmoth A Sarabande Icon

Lee Alexander McQueen, CBE held a fascination with Lepidoptera – the majestic forms, the diversity and etymology. But it is the death’s-head hawkmoth that has bewitched shamans, folklorists, poets, artists, and filmmakers (it was immortalised in The Silence of the Lambs) across the centuries. Ambassador Nick Knight, CBE gifted his image of the burning death’s-head hawkmoth as the symbol and mascot of the Sarabande Foundation. The moth’s determination and its ceaseless flight make it a fitting symbol for creative endeavour. As such, the Foundation reincarnates it in multiple different forms, including a recycled silver moth pin designed by Sarabande alumnus, jeweller Benjamin Hawkins. Each of the hand-crafted pins is hallmarked and packaged in a matchbox – ready and poised to shine in the dark and in the light. Drawing further from The Silence of the Lambs, we conceptualised and realised our much-coveted moth mask, which playfully intersects darkness with just the right tinge of wit. 126

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Become a Supporter

The Sarabande Foundation was established at the bequest of the late Lee Alexander McQueen, CBE as a charitable foundation to support creatively fearless emerging talent. Named after his 2007 Spring/Summer collection, Lee believed that creative minds, which have the potential to push boundaries and overturn prevailing orthodoxies, should be given the same opportunities he had enjoyed during his career. Sarabande supports talent through three main streams of activity • Full time scholarships and final year bursaries • Subsidised/free studio space with extended support network for new businesses • An extensive events programme with workshops and practical and inspirational talks

The support offered by Sarabande Foundation is unconfined to a singular art form, medium or discipline but centres around our founding principles of craft, quality, creativity, passion and unique vision. As an individual or on behalf of an organisation, there are several ways in which you can help support Sarabande and continue the innovative legacy that enables the fearless creative minds of the future. We rely on our family of benefactors to play a vital role in supporting Sarabande’s key activities. From conceptualisation of our talks programme to the provision of affordable studios for artists, your support directly contributes to the longevity and future development of Londons leading independent arts organisations. We develop a close and reciprocal relationship with all our benefactors, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a bespoke package of benefits while enabling Sarabande support to flourish and increase artist opportunities.

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Patron Membership Levels:

In return, Sarabande Guardians will enjoy:

The Sarabande family of patrons play a vital role in supporting Sarabande’s key activities; from the development of our talks programme to the provision of scholarships and affordable studio space for artists. Each level of Patron membership enjoys distinct special access to Sarabande and an individual set of privileges.

• Use of the Grade II listed Sarabande space for a private event

Sarabande Guardian From £30k per annum

Become a Sarabande Guardian and safeguard the support Sarabande offers to visionary emerging artists and designers. This level of support is for those who seek to make a paramount impact. A Guardian’s generosity will be instrumental to all that Sarabande aims to achieve.

• A private tour of Sarabande studios for a Guardian and six guests with refreshments at the Sarabande Bar • Handmade Gold Moth Pin – Sarabande’s logo and emblem • Recognition on the Sarabande Supporters’ Board and on the website • The opportunity to host an artist at home/ workplace • The opportunity to build close relationships with Sarabande artists • Invitations to shows and private events at other leading cultural organisations in London, including the Royal Academy of Arts, The Design Museum, and the Serpentine Galleries • Complimentary tickets for you and up to three guests with reserved seating to all talks in our events programme, including the Inspiration Series, with famous names from the art and creative worlds • An invitation to the Summer Group Show Benefactors’ Preview, attended by artists, gallerists, and leading figures in the creative industries • An invitation to preview exhibitions co-hosted by the exhibiting artist • Advance invitations to onsite events

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Sarabande Platinum Benefactor From £20k per annum Becoming a Sarabande Platinum Benefactor helps to safeguard the support that Sarabande offers visionary emerging artists and designers. It is an excellent way to enjoy a close involvement with Sarabande and directly impact what it can achieve.

In return, Sarabande Platinum Benefactors will enjoy: • A private tour of Sarabande studios for you and six guests with refreshments at the Sarabande Bar • Handmade Gold Moth Pin – Sarabande’s logo and emblem • Recognition on the Sarabande Supporters’ Board and on the website • The opportunity to build close relationships with Sarabande artists • Invitations to shows and private events at other leading cultural organisations in London, including the Royal Academy of Arts, The Design Museum, and the Serpentine Galleries • Complimentary tickets for you and up to three guests with reserved seating to all talks in our events programme, including the Inspiration Series, with famous names from the art and creative worlds • An invitation to the Summer Group Show Benefactors’ Preview, attended by artists, gallerists, and leading figures in the creative industries • An invitation to preview exhibitions co-hosted by the exhibiting artist • Advance invitations to onsite events

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Sarabande Benefactor From £10k per annum Becoming a Sarabande Benefactor will engage you with our programme and foster a meaningful relationship with Sarabande Foundation. Your position as a Benefactor, allows Sarabande to support the most creative emerging artists and designers.

In return, Sarabande Benefactors will enjoy: • A private tour of Sarabande studios for you and six guests, with refreshments at the Sarabande Bar • Recognition on the Sarabande Supporters’ Board and on the website • Handmade Silver Moth Pin – Sarabande’s logo and emblem • Invitations to private events at other leading cultural organisations in London, including the Royal Academy, The Design Museum, and the Serpentine Galleries • Complimentary tickets for you and up to three guests with reserved seating to all talks in our events programme, including the Inspiration Series, with famous names from the art and creative worlds • Invitations to private events at other leading cultural organisations in London, including the V&A, Royal Academy of Arts, The Design Museum, and the Serpentine Galleries • An invitation to the Summer Group Show Benefactors’ Preview, attended by artists, gallerists, and leading figures in the creative industries • An invitation to preview exhibitions co-hosted by the exhibiting artist • Advance invitations to onsite events

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Becoming a Patron is synonymous with being part of the Foundation. It allows for a high level of engagement with the Sarabande Foundation CEO and events throughout the year.

We are pleased to invite you to become a Supporter of the Foundation, whose tailored benefit package includes:

In return, Sarabande Patrons will enjoy: • Invitation to private events at other leading cultural organisations London, including the Royal Academy, The Design Museum, and the Serpentine Galleries • Complimentary tickets for you and up to three guests with reserved seating to all talks in our events programme, including the Inspiration Series, with famous names from the art and creative worlds • Invitations to privately hosted offsite events with Sarabande alumni, including exhibition tours, studio visits and artist talks throughout the year

• Invitations to offsite events with Sarabande Alumni, including exhibition tours, studio visits and artist talks throughout the year • An invitation to the Summer Group Show Benefactors’ Preview, attended by artists, gallerists, and leading figures in the creative industries • An invitation to preview exhibitions co-hosted by the exhibiting artist • Advance invitations to onsite events • Acknowledgement on the ‘Thank You’ page on our website

• An invitation to the Summer Group Show Benefactors’ Preview, attended by artists, gallerists, and leading figures in the creative industries • An invitation to preview exhibitions co-hosted by the exhibiting artist • Acknowledgement on the ‘Thank You’ page on our website

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Corporate Giving

By pledging your support to Sarabande, you will be joining a select group of patrons who are passionate about supporting the new and want to encourage innovation, and help emerging talent. Sarabande values creative freedom for artists: allowing them to express their thoughts, upholding the values of uniqueness of vision, craft, passion, respect and creativity. We would be delighted to discuss the following levels of corporate support with you and develop a bespoke and mutually beneficial package.

Headline Partner £250k per annum ex VAT As a company or organisation, we hope that there is brand alignment with Sarabande Foundation. As a Partner, we would work with you to develop a tailored package of benefits that give you a range of opportunities to engage with us, our artists, and the wider creative community who support (and are supported by) Sarabande. These could include, and is not limited to: using Sarabande’s space for events, tickets to talks for you, your staff or any guests. Subsequently, you would have post-event access to online discussions adjacent to email bulletins, reports and newsletters - to communicate your support and demonstrate your commitment to the arts.

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Sponsor a Room £20k-60k per annum ex VAT Endorsing the expansion of Sarabande’s support to London’s international creative community, sponsors of our artist studios at Sarabande High Road are companies (and individuals) with a palpable connection to ‘hands-on’ artistry. Sponsoring a room means that you have the opportunity to demonstrate your direct support to artisans, makers, jewellers and designers with a strong visibility in our exceptional Grade II listed space. At accumulative price points, you can choose to sponsor a small, medium or large studio honoured with a beautifully designed identity plaque. You will also have the opportunity to hold private on-site events for your staff or clients in our gallery space and sculpture garden, invite them to a private tour of the Foundation and meet the artists, and access in-house produced digital content. Sponsorship of the landscaped sculpture garden or public gallery space are available for £50,000 or £60,000 per annum, respectively. As a room sponsor, we are delighted to offer you: • A private tour of Sarabande and the artist studios for you and six guests, hosted by the director of the Foundation, with complimentary refreshments at the Sarabande Bar • Six complimentary tickets per event to all talks in our events programme that will allow your guests to engage with inspirational content, and meet with artists and famous names from the art and creative worlds

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• The opportunity to use the Grade II listed Sarabande space for a private event • An invitation to the Summer Group Show Benefactors’ Preview, attended by artists, gallerists, and leading figures in the creative industries • Your company name on the Sarabande Supporters board located in the entrance of the Sarabande building and visible to all visitors, more than 5,000 creatives and professionals each year • Your company name and logo on a premium plate located at the entrance to your chosen studio/ room • A visual logo on Sarabande’s website under the Sponsor page • A printed page of your choice in the Sarabande Manifesto, an annual bible of the Foundation’s activities and mission shared over the year to our audience in the HNWi world alongside fellow creators • If relevant, invitations to join panel discussions that are appropriate to the area of your business, cementing your experience and connecting with the next generation of creatives • A quarterly Impact Statement of the programme: insights into the artists working at the Foundation, alongside useful information and opportunities for integrated external engagement that will help bring corporate social responsibility to life

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The Creative Benefactor Programme £15k per annum ex VAT Our Creative Benefactor Programme is open to like-minded companies in the creative world. As a highly engaged workplace that fosters events and gatherings, Sarabande will help your employees connect with other co-workers and build relationships. By supporting through the Creative Benefactor Programme, you will have the opportunity to engage with your staff by inviting them to our events programme of workshops, exhibitions, educational and inspirational talks. Patrons of this programme may also hold private onsite events for your staff or clients, invite them to a private tour of the Foundation and meet the artists, and access to our online content. As a corporate benefactor, we are delighted to offer you: • A private tour of Sarabande and the artist studios for you and six guests, hosted by the director of the Foundation with complimentary refreshments at the Sarabande Bar • Six complimentary tickets per event to all talks in our events programme that will allow your guests to engage with inspirational content, and meet with artists and famous names from the art and creative worlds • The opportunity to use the Grade II listed Sarabande space for a private event

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• An invitation to the Summer Group Show Benefactors’ Preview, attended by artists, gallerists, and leading figures in the creative industries • Your company name on the Sarabande Supporters board located in the entrance of the Sarabande building and visible to all visitors, more than 5,000 creatives and professionals each year • A visual logo on Sarabande’s website under the Creative Benefactor Programme • A printed page of your choice in the Sarabande Manifesto, an annual bible of the Foundation’s activities and mission shared over the year to our audience in the HNWi world alongside fellow creators • If relevant, invitations to join panel discussions that are appropriate to the area of your business, cementing your experience and connecting with the next generation of creatives • A quarterly Impact Statement of the programme: insights into the artists working at the Foundation, alongside useful information and opportunities for integrated external engagement that will help bring corporate social responsibility to life

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Talks sponsors £12k ex VAT per series of talks You may feel a significant brand alignment with aspects of our programme imbuing a sponsorship of a series of talks. Your brand can be present in the educational and business development of the most visionary emerging artists and designers, enabling future generations to flourish and their unique vision to be actualized. Each talk is filmed in broadcast quality, and we will provide you with content to share with your employees and network. These films may be valuable in demonstrating your commitment to creativity, innovation, and design.

In return for your sponsorship, we are delighted to offer you: • Tickets to the sponsored on-site talks and events for your clients or employees, with the opportunity to meet and engage with speakers and audiences from across the creative industries • Usage of your logo across all marketing and PR collateral associated to the talks series – online, on our ticketing, slides at the talks, and any press releases and marketing materials • Our cooperation ensuring maximum coverage across our social media platforms, and express our gratitude to you in all our social communications. You would benefit from our audience interaction and reach, which is significantly higher than industry average • An Instagram video clip edited in-house for you to share on your social media • Usage from a selection of photos taken throughout the events for internal distribution or to share on your social media

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Creative Industries Supporters Sarabande Foundation was founded upon the legacy of Lee Alexander McQueen to ensure that emerging talent are allowed the opportunity to be bold, fearless, and creative without boundaries. The Foundation would not be possible without support from across the creative industries individuals and companies sharing belief in our goals.

Tier 1: £5,000 – £15,000 ex VAT

Tier 2: £2,000 – £5,000 ex VAT

In return for this support we are delighted to offer you:

In return for your support, we are delighted to offer you:

• Credit for your support featured on our website following ‘With thanks to…’

• Three complimentary tickets to each talk in our events programme for you and your guests

• Access to online content for internal usage

• Access to online content for internal use • A quarterly Impact Statement keeping you and your teams updated with our activities and the undertakings of the visionary creatives who make up the Sarabande alumni

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Our American Supporters American Friends of Sarabande’s mission is to raise awareness for the activities and program of the Sarabande Foundation in the U.S. and overseas to enhance the Foundation’s services for emerging creatives. American Friends of Sarabande is a publicly supported, tax-exempt organisation under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and is eligible to receive tax deductible charitable contributions within the limits prescribed by law. If you are a US citizen and would like to donate to us, you can make your tax-deductible donation payable to American Friends of Sarabande, Inc. via the website: www.afosarabande.org. For further enquiries, please email info@ afosarabande.org. TIN: 84-1472246

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Getting in Touch Sarabande Foundation extends its support beyond art forms, mediums and disciplines. It supports scholars studying art, design, and fashion at institutions of excellence across the UK and studio residents working in areas as diverse as jewellery, video art, performance, and photography. Your help is vital in ensuring the continued offer of world-class support to the next generation of creative talent in London. To arrange a visit to Sarabande Foundation and to discuss how to get involved, contact us here: Sarabande Hertford Road 22 Hertford Road London, N1 5SH Sarabande High Road 792-294 High Road London, N17 0DH +44 20 3814 8630 info@sarabandefoundation.org www.sarabandefoundation.org CIO No.1153464

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Sarabande Would Like to Thank: Abigail Wilmore, Agnes Kenny, Aidan Meller, Aimee Mullins, Aimee Phillips, Alan Carruthers, Alex Giantsis, Alexander McQueen, Alexandra Mizzi, Alice O’Reilly, Alistair McCallum, Alyssa Auberger, Amanda Deveraux, Ambrita ShahaniTuckwell, Amy Lane, Ananda Seeram, Andrew Bolton, Andrew Keith, Andrew Linares, Andrew Mandall, Andy Tooth, Angelos Tsourapas, Anh Nguyen, Annie Lee, Antonia Their, Arianne Scott, Audrey Furmanovich, Baker McKenzie, Ben Hooper, Benji Landman, Bianca Roden and the Roden Family, Bonnie Russell, Bunny Kinney, Burberry, Calandra Caldecott, Camilla Lowther OBE, Candida Gertler, Carlo Brandelli, Caroline Hussey-Bain, Caroline Roux, Casamigos Tequila, Catherine Hunt, Catherine Russell, Cavan McPherson, Cecily Karoma, Cengi Sen, Charlie Mills, Charlie Porter, Charlie Thomas, Charlotte Cutler, Charlotte Leseberg Smith, Charlotte O’Sullivan, Cherry Rao, Chris Ofili, Claire Tillotson, Claudia Ward, Clemmie Langley, Clémence Cointy, Cody O’Connor, Craig Green, Craig McLean, Daisy Hoppen, Dale and Jamie Gould, Damian Bradfield, Damian Totman, Dan May, Daniel Levy, Daniel Roseberry, Daniel Rudd, Daniela Maria Geraci, Danielle Thom, Darcey Wise, Darren Flook, David Bailey, David Collison, David Waddington, Dea Vanagan, Delphine Bellini, Denola Gray, Dickon Bowden, Dior, Dom Pérignon, Donna-Maria Cullen, Dover Street Market, Duchess China 1888, EFG International, Eddie Redmayne OBE, Edmund de Waal, Elli Jafari, Emily Hallie, Emily Steer, Emma Cosgrove, Emma Lang, Emma Mitchell, Emma Wingfield, Eric Hadar, Ethne Read, Ewa Wilczynski, Ewan Venters, Fiona McCarthy, Flossie Flury, Fortnum & Mason, Francesca Amfitheatrof, Francesca Villa, Freddie Powell, G.F.Smith, Gabriela and Austin Hearst, Gareth Harris, Gary Jackson, Gemma Ebelis, Gemma Jones, Gemma Rolls Bentley, Geoff Cooper, Georgia Holt, Gilbert & George, Giles Deacon, Giles Moulder, Gilles Peterson, Gina Kouvara, Gino Da Prato, Gravita, Greg Skinner, Greg Wilson, Guillaume Paturle, Gwendoline Christie, Gynette Dowou Yonkio, Hamed Maiye, Hannah Crewe, Hannah Redmayne, Hannah Ridley, Harper’s Bazaar, Harriet Quick, Hikari Yokoyama, Hugh Monk, Ioannis Tsiavo, Ipsa Dhariwal, Iris van Herpen, Isabel Sachs, Ivy Kodjovi, Izaak Brandt, Jack Sunnucks, Jacqui Mathias, Jake Chapman, James Bayard, James Bowthorpe, James Fallon, James Nolan, Jamila Brown, Jason Simms, Jay Sternstein, Jefferson Hack, Jeii Hong, Jenna Blaha, Jenna Mason, Jennifer Foley, Jeremy O Harris, Jerusha Morgan, John Gosling, John Matheson, John Wells, Jon Sharples, Jonathan Akeroyd, Joseph Rigby, Joseph Tang, Joseph Wilson, Juciane Prazeres, Julie Neitzel, Juliet Walsh, Juliette Larthe, Julius Walters, Juno Kelly, Justin Fichelson, Kai Hsiung, Karen Harvey, Karen Mengers, Karina Givargisoff, Kate Bryan, Katie Grand, Katie Mayo, Kelly Connor, Kim Jones, Kim Manocherian, Kirsty McKenzie, Kostas Kaplanis, Lauren Cochrane, Liam Freeman, Lilianne Cookson, Lindsey Ingram, Lindsey Reilly, Liz Collins, Lock Studios, Lorraine Larmer, Louisa Buck, Lucrecia Taormina, Luke Scott, Lydia Dickens, Lyndsey Ingram, Maggi Hambling CBE, Margaret Sweeney, Maria Balshaw, Marianne Boesky, Marina Abramovic, Mark O’Flaherty, Markus Anderson, Markus Lupfer, Marlborough Fine Art, Martha Mosse, Martin Cohen, Material World Foundation, Matt Nicholson, Matthew Bennett, Matthew Foley, Matthew Williams, Max Moran, Maximiliano Modesti, Melanie Grant, Mercy Amankwe, Michael Bracewell, Michael Nash, Miles Aldridge, Misha Noonoo, Moin Roberts-Islam, Mount St Rooms, Nadège Vanhée-Cybulski, Nancy Chilton, Nancy Hatcher, Natalie Kingham, Natalie Rawling, Nicholas Kirkwood, Nick Adams, Nick Knight OBE, Nick Mulholland, Nicole Chu, Nicole Plener, Oliver Cooke, Oliver Volquardsen, Olya Kuryshchuk, Oscar Ryan, Palita Sinphai, Paul Ettinger, Paul Regan, Pauline Cochet Dallet, Peter Reed Linen, Plum Ayloff, Priya Khandanchani, Purple PR, Quadrature, Rachel Whiteread, Raluca Anghel, Rebecca Ward, Richard 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The Sarabande Artist Index

Aaron Esh Aaron Esh presents couture-level tailoring rooted in realism, subverting traditional masculine archetypes.

Akiko Shinzato Akiko is a jewellery artist who makes conceptual pieces to draw attention to the relationships between the body and mind.

Alice Burnhope Alice is a versatile textile designer who creates interactive and sensory wellbeing artwork. She skilfully repurposes discarded fabrics to address the pressing issue of material waste and its impact on the natural environment, striving to restore balance in our consumption habits.

Alice von Maltzahn Alice works primarily with specialist papers, her practice explores temporality, our intimate bonds with the environment, as well as the traces we leave behind, through intricate paper constructions that prompt us to reconsider our relationship with materiality, nature, growth, and decay.

Almudena Romero Almudena applies her expert knowledge of 19th century photographic processes to plants, creating new ways of experiencing photography.

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Andrea Dritschel Andrea is a jeweller who expertly crafts pieces that seamlessly adapt to the wearer. Utilising cutting-edge thermochromic materials and novel biological polymers, her creations undergo captivating transformations in response to changes in temperature and surrounding environment.

Andrew Davis Andrew is a menswear designer who boldly reimagines commonly found materials and unlock their transformative potential within the realm of clothing.

Anna Choutova A visual artist, and curator, Anna fearlessly peels back the layers of an idealised Western culture in her practice. With a contemporary Pop Art flair, she dissects the territory of food, consumerism, and addiction, exposing the clash between adoration and condemnation experienced by post-Soviet Eastern Europeans.

Anna Nicolò Anna is an illustrator and graphic artist working across editorial illustration, branding and site specific installations in the public realm. Her work, featuring colourful, bold geometric shapes can be seen around Haringey Council and in Nine Elms.

Anna Perach Anna is a fine artist who specialises in creating sculptures using the tufting technique commonly employed in carpet-making. Her sculptural pieces can be displayed as freestanding objects, supported by wooden frames, or dynamically worn and activated during performances.

Anouska Samms Anouska is an artist and researcher who intricately combines ceramics and textiles made from human hair to sculpt a series of absurd, amorphous and ornate sculptures.

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Arthur Poujois-Chretien Arthur is a multi-disciplinary artist who proficiently merges painting, performance, and installation. Through a perpetual flow of images, his performative abstraction disrupts the authenticity of the mark and challenges the deceitfulness of perception.

Auroboros Auroboros is the first metaverse native luxury fashion house creating style and status for all realms. Presenting physical couture and digital ready to wear, reflective of the scientific and technological advances of the 21st century, their work stands for innovation, sustainability, and immersive design.

Aurora Pettinari York Aurora is a textile artist and embroiderer; she delves into the realm of mythology as she weaves intricate narratives. Her work explores the profound encounters between humans, animals and deities, serving as a rich tapestry of storytelling.

Av Vattev Av Vattev was founded by fashion designer Antonio Vattev. Antonio produces collections that speak to the desire for community and create a universe exploring the sensory aspect of garments: sounds, vision and touch. The brand uses more than 70% deadstock fabrics.

Banita Mistry A multidisciplinary artist, Banita works across sculpture, painting and wearable objects to spread greater consciousness of our use of, and relationship to technology. Through her work, she initiates conversations on technological materiality and how it is changing our identities.

Benedikte Klüver Benedikte's medium of choice is predominantly painting, and her artworks exemplify a profound captivation with colour, manifested through instinctive exploration. Her brushstrokes glide, embrace and enliven the composition, engendering unexpected harmonies between hues.

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Benjamin Hawkins Benjamin Hawkins is a British jeweller trained in goldsmithing and fine diamond ware; his work is influenced by historic artisanry. He engages creatively with every client, translating their vision into bespoke pieces.

Berke Yazicioglu Berke is a versatile designer and illustrator who expertly employs print and textiles as mediums to delve into bold themes of desire and censorship.

Bianca Saunders Addressing the tension between tradition and modernity, between the masculine and the feminine, the award-winning designer and creative director takes inspiration from her British and Jamaican background; she approaches design with a multi-disciplinary attitude that brings cross-cultural references into a modern and reinvigorated evolution of menswear.

Camilla Hanney An Irish sculptor and ceramicist, Camilla expertly dismantles archaic identities by employing genteel crafts. With a deft touch, she reconstructs new figures from the remnants of the past, imbuing them with renewed significance and meaning.

Castro Smith Castro Smith is a hand engraver and jeweller. Castro started training as a painter and printmaker, and his illustrative and painterly style comes through in the design of his rings. Having always been obsessed with creatures and their creations, his artwork is inspired by history, myths, and biology.

Cathy Meyong Cathy is a womenswear designer that embarks on a profound exploration of race relations in the Western world while championing the empowerment of marginalised women from diverse backgrounds.

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Cecily Cracroft-Eley Cecily is a knitwear designer who crafted her graduate collection with the valuable assistance of women in Kampala. Prior to this collaboration, she had imparted sewing and embroidery skills to these women, enabling them to secure employment opportunities.

Chaney Diao Chaney's work transcends conventional boundaries, provoking contemplation and discourse on fashion-related issues with a sociological, philosophical, and political dimension.

Charlotte Garnett Charlotte is a jewellery designer who handcrafts works that are ergonomically designed to encourage mental wellbeing. Charlotte works autobiographically, informing her meaningful concepts by drawing upon experiences and emotions.

Christopher Thompson Royds An artist and jeweller, Christopher draws inspiration from his upbringing in the English countryside. This profound connection to the natural world permeates his work, shaping his artistic vision and the portrayal of nature within his creations.

Ciara Courtney Ciara is a fashion designer and writer whose main research focus is crafting with rural communities to preserve heritage.

Clara Chu An art director and women’s accessories designer, Clara displays her visionary approach by ingeniously transforming ordinary everyday objects, such as kitchenware, into extraordinary fashion statements, resulting in a captivating fusion of art and functionality. 159

Clara Pinto Clara is a fashion and textile designer focused on working with wool. Aiming to highlight the possibilities that wool offers and preserving artisanal production methods, she works with hand-made felts, nuno felts, natural-dyes, and biomaterials as her core techniques.

Claudia Bampoh A designer with a product design background, Claudia curates collections composed of seemingly disparate elements. Her creations artfully combine quotes, found imagery, events, films, or personal experiences, resulting in captivating and thought-provoking designs that challenge conventional expectations.

Coline Assade Coline specialises in crafting personal talismans – forest spirits that serve as protectors and sources of empowerment. Through her unique jewellery creations, she challenges traditional notions of femininity and gender, inviting contemplation and exploration of alternative perspectives.

Conor Joseph Conor's jewellery exhibits prevailing themes of otherness, fetishism, and the macabre. The human form serves as a noteworthy influence in his artistic practice, with many perceiving his works as an extension of the body itself.

Craig Green Craig Green is an accomplished fashion designer whose unique aesthetic combines sculptural elements with contemporary menswear. His creations have been showcased on an international stage, including prestigious venues such as the Met in New York. Notably, his designs have also been featured in the film Alien: Covenant, directed by Sir Ridley Scott, earning him a well-deserved place at the forefront of the fashion industry.

Daisy May Collingridge Daisy is an artist with an education in fashion design and a practice driven by craft. Her multi-disciplinary work investigates the human form as the central theme. The work sits in an awkward space between sculpture, performance, and art.

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Daniel The Gardener Daniel is a multi-disciplinary artist whose painting practice is inspired by his freehand, large-scale botanical tattooing. His work is deeply rooted in botanical study and experimentation.

DANSHAN DANSHAN explores the undervalued nuances of modern male life, examining how male body language develops, and looks at ways to make a masculine silhouette become effeminate, without breaking the austere boundaries that define menswear.

Darcey Fleming Darcey creates surreal woven sculptural forms and wearable sculptures from recycled bailing twine, a material which usually goes to waste. Her practice highlights the value of slowed down, mastered processes and reimagines traditional craft techniques.

David Abrahams David is an established commercial photographer who explores diverse subjects through the lenses of still life, landscape, fashion, and documentary photography.

Davide Carrano As a designer, Davide possesses a mastery of dyeing techniques such as Japanese shibori and Indian mud resist. In his collections, he delves into the intricate connection between women and public spaces, using his expertise in these methods to create visually captivating and conceptually rich silhouettes.

Dean Hoy Dean’s ‘Bears Who Care’ are soft sculptures made from reworked hand-me-down soft toys. His practice reacts to human negligence and is an effort to deepen levels of care, particularly environmental and of the spirit.

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Donal Sturt Donal is a self-taught artist whose creative journey is influenced by graphic design. He produces tangible artworks by translating meticulously crafted digital drafts onto physical mediums.

Ed Lawrenson Ed is an artist whose work can manifest through narrative film, intervention, sculpture, or printed matter, as long as its core values are to raise important questions through an entertaining lens.

Elena-Andreea Teleagã Elena-Andreea Teleagā is a lens-based media artist whose work is rooted in photography. Using found material or own imagery, her work creates spaces for reflection, introspection, and self-analysis.

Eleanor Turnbull Eleanor is a sculptor who mainly creates installations that collapse landscapes and bodies together via mould-making, moving image, spoken-word and ritual, in an attempt to make sense of emotions and societal behaviours.

Electric Adam Adam is a performance artist whose practice combines sculpture, wearable art and installation for live performance. They create wearable latex pieces and perform them as living sculpture, sealing themselves inside airtight latex and using their breathing, pumps the air out vacuum packing themselves into a sculptural form.

Ellie Wang Ellie is a multimedia artist whose practice is characterised by a dynamic and surreal grasp on the fixed realities of everyday life.

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Emil Leon Dernbach Emil's work explores interactions between humans and machines, investigating the extent of the impact of Artificial Intelligence on our daily lives.

Emily Frances Barrett Emily is an artist and jeweller who celebrates the beauty of decay by elevating natural and found objects through laborious techniques to transform them into jewellery.

Emma Witter Witter transforms salvaged and meticulously cleaned animal bones and shells into exquisite and intricate artworks that challenge the traditional and morbid associations commonly associated with the material.

Emmely Elgersma Emmely is a sculptor, ceramist, and football coach who creates large paper-mâché works from up-cycled materials and cast aside, found objects. From tennis ball tubes to disused packaging, functioning lamps and chairs emerge.

Erik Litzen Erik, a fashion designer, is captivated by the influence of identity and gender in clothing and its potential to either foster or hinder social progress.

Ernie Wang Ernie is sculptor and creator who explores themes of sexuality and gender, intertwining elements of reality and fantasy in his practice.

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Esna Su Esna is an award-winning artist who uses traditional Turkish techniques to create hand-woven wearable sculptures that depict the burden of displacement.

Evie O’Connor Evie is a painter who envisions captivating territories, drawing inspiration from her rural upbringing in Northern England. Her unconventional landscapes reflect a blend of beauty and wit, tainted with elements of industrialisation.

Francesca Kappo Francesca dives into themes of symmetry through her practice, including print, knit, and embroidery. Her work revolves around narratives that explore the contrasting characteristics of two sisters.

Freya E. Morris Freya's mixed-media artworks are both playful and analytical in nature. She starts with stock images and then manipulates them by enlarging, pinning, cutting, and distorting them.

Fuchsia Fuchsia is a mixed-media artist working primarily with watercolour, inks, and oils. She explores notions of good and evil through carefully selected colour palettes and spiritual iconography.

G Georgia is a video and performance artist who crafts vibrant and lively works that draw inspiration from her friends, family, and her hometown of Luton, while exploring matters of social class and culture.

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George Richardson George works across painting, sculpture, drawing and performance looking at community culture, identity politics, and power structures within Britain. With humour and a tongue-in-cheek viewpoint, George creates work that points fun at daily ‘British’ practices.

Gal Leshem Gal Leshem is an artist and facilitator. Her work is developed through a site-specific and research-based approach, often engaging with heritage sites, objects and plants embedded in myth, memory, and folklore.

Gregory Ojakpe Gregory Ojakpe is a Nigerian-born British knitwear designer. His creative vision has three main elements at its core: artisanry, fantasy/surrealism, and identity.

Grzegorz Stefański Grzegorz works primarily with multi-screen video installations, moving images and photography. His practice, strongly influenced by performance, is positioned at the nexus of choreography, psychology, and film.

Hamed Maiye Hamed is an interdisciplinary artist who explores themes revolving around visual archiving, surrealism and portraiture, utilising painting, photography, sculpture and performance as research tools.

Hannah Dixey Hannah’s creations are rooted in personal memories, family influences, individual experiences, and the spontaneous objects and images she encounters in her daily life.

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Hannah Norton Hannah is a socially engaged documentary photographer who works with individuals and communities that have been misrepresented in the mainstream media. Through long-term engagement and collaborative practice, centred around portraiture, she aims to disrupt stereotypes and inform new ways of thinking.

Hannah Regal Hannah is an artist and accomplished writer, known for her poignant poetry collections, chapbooks, and novels that delve into the themes of misuse and its consequences.

Harriet Horton Harriet is a self-taught artist who brings a fresh and imaginative perspective to taxidermy, breaking away from its traditional presentation. With a surreal and contemporary pop twist, she infuses the ancient art form with a vibrant and playful essence.

Henry Stanford Henry is an inventor and artist who designs processes and machines to create garments around the human body, as a means to innovate fashion and encourage less waste.

Inga Praskevicuite Inga's garments embrace poetic and philosophical elements, often inspired by individual experiences and beliefs. Her creative process encompasses the development of unique textiles, intricate draping techniques, and other innovative approaches.

Isabel Castro Jung Isabel’s core practice materialises personal conditioners into artwork ideas. She explores narratives around migration, heritage, gender, and its consequences on identity and belonging, focusing on the connections between the individual and the community.

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Isabel Garrett Isabel crafts peculiar and subversive tales through the mediums of stop motion, puppetry, and live action. Her narratives typically revolve around powerful yet tragically inclined female characters who inhabit fantastical and surreal cosmos.

Isabelle Pennington-Edmead Isabelle’s designs have strong connotations coming from her fine art and textile design background.Her work is deeply influenced by the past, weaving together elements of personal recollections and sentimental experiences.

Ivan Delogu With a focus on his Sardinian heritage and sustainable design, Ivan's garments showcase the diversity and complexity of women's experiences in Sardinia and beyond. His silhouettes are created with a large variety of up-cycled materials including 70s mosquito curtains, garden fence netting, seaweed and more.

Izaak Brandt Izaak works across dance, sculpture, performance, filmmaking, and drawing. His practice is rooted in his experience as a dancer and the energetic relationships between dancers, identity, movement, and the human body.

James Crewe James is a fashion designer who embarks on a mission to explore a fresh and unconventional perspective on modern masculinity. Through his work, he seeks to challenge societal norms and redefine the expectations placed upon men in today's world.

James Tailor James Tailor's artistic practice revolves around the versatility and potential of assemblage, freeing him from the constraints of a specific medium or style. Working primarily with found objects, often in their final stages of life, he cautiously recontextualizes their narratives. 167

Jamie Hammill Jamie’s artistic practice encompasses a diverse range of mediums, with a central focus on the intersection of image and song. Through his work, he explores the intricate connections between various socio-political concerns, infusing elements of humour, millennial culture, masculinity, folk dissent, and doubt.

Jana Zornik Jana is a fashion artefact designer specialising in the creation of distinctive objects related to the body. Her repertoire spans from fashion adornments and abstract accessories to perfume bottles and jewellery.

Jia Xi Li Jiaxi Li is a textile artist who focuses on innovative knit practice with a multicultural background. Jiaxi has built a multi-disciplinary and interactive art practice in material exploration, art digitalisation, artisanry and cross-subject collaboration. As a textile artist, she values the emotion, history, and humanity in each creation.

Jimmy Sugiura Jimmy is a versatile craftsman, designer, and artist who collects antique footwear and melds design with sculptural art in his creations.

Jin Han Lee Jin is an oil painter who captures metaphors she discovers while eating, reading, listening, or dancing. Through her art, she aims to construct an inclusive language that transcends cultural boundaries, enabling communication and understanding among diverse audiences.

Jocelyn McGregor Jocelyn is an artist who creates captivating sculptural works that blend human body parts with synthetic materials, resulting in pieces that induce a sense of vitality and intrigue.

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Joanne Grogan With a blend of traditional contemporary craftsmanship at the core of her practice, Joanne works with predominantly with wood craving and embroidery. She questions how these ancient processes can be invited and integrated into our modern day.

John Alexander Skelton Skelton has a sustainable design ethos, using recycled fabrics often found in markets, such as antique bed sheets and old grain sacks. He customises these materials through hand-dying, over-washing, painting, and patching to create garments inspired by his research into traditional craft, heritage, and politics.

John Hui John is a painter whose work creates a cultural commentary around how we consume objects and content. Collage like, and taking inspiration from pop and everyday culture, John looks at how what we currently consume is a constant rehashing of the past.

Jonah Pontzer Jonah is an oil painter who explores the interplay between the physicality of paint and the pervasive presence of pornography in mainstream culture. Through his art, he dives into the dialogues arising from this juxtaposition, examining the cultural implications and influences of pornography.

Jo Miller Jo creates thoughtfully experimental hats that blend traditional techniques with a playful disregard for materials, resulting in imaginative re-inventions of familiar headwear.

Josephine Rock Josephine's interdisciplinary practice encompasses sculpture, film, performance, text, and photography. Her working methodology is research-led, like that of an investigative journalist.

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Joshua Beaty Joshua is a multidisciplinary artist and designer who uses craft to create installations that investigate seduction and repulsion; pleasure and pain; life and death.

Judas Companion Judas Companion aims to unite art and fashion through grotesque masks made from soft yarn and oversized garments made of recycled leather, which she then photographs on herself.

Julia Curtin Julia’s practice incorporates photography and sculpture with a concern for mobilising the photograph as an object or material.

Karimah Hassan Karimah has an expressive, bold aesthetic and is heralded for ‘taking stories of community gatekeepers full circle, from the canvas to the streets’. She creates live paintings at performance events across London and New York to highlight the importance of communities in the city.

Karina Bondareva Karina embodies rebellious luxury wear, combining rare and unique textiles with experimental, sculptural forms. Each item feels like a novelty piece of art, yet remains comfortably wearable.

Kasia Wozniak Kasia is an experimental photographer who examines the alchemy of photography, particularly focusing on the wet plate collodion process. With a primary focus on fashion and portraiture, Kasia explores themes related to the intricate dynamics of belonging, the passage of time, nostalgia, and the significance of artefacts. 170

Katy Mason A multi-disciplinary artist and designer covering jewellery, sculpture and fashion, Katy Mason’s practice is linked to the value of found materials through their life and history and the appropriation of materials conventionally deemed as waste.

Kirico Ueda Kirico Ueda is a multi-disciplinary artist known for her approach of deconstructing and reassembling motifs and narratives sourced from folktales, myths, and theatres. Her artistic practice traverses multiple mediums, including photography, puppetry, sculpture, and printmaking.

Kitty McMurray Kitty’s core practice dissects the interplay of urban spaces in her site-specific work, rooted in screen-printing.

Koby Martin Koby’s work is an introspective exploration of his life and looks to the inclusive human experience of dealing with emotions, memories, thoughts and feelings. His paintings capture the duality of courage and sadness through emotive figures, subjects and abstract forms.

Kristina Walsh Kristina’s work is characterised by sensual forms and an otherworldly aesthetic and underpinned with research into psychology and social theories. Her narrative-based and critically researched approach engineers new experiences that call for emotional introspection and physical exploration.

Kuniko Maeda Kuniko works with paper, leather and textiles to create sculptural artworks and installations. Incorporating traditional Japanese techniques and digital technology, she explores the possibility of the materials themselves and their unique properties, embracing natural formed abstraction.

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Laila Tara H Laila deconstructs the aesthetic framework of the Persian miniature tradition, hybridising it with that of its European counterparts to form her own language and paying particular attention to the examples where these traditions met and mixed.

Leo Carlton Leo Carlton combines VR sculpts, 3D scanning and printing with a test-lab of biomaterials. Using 3D scans of a head, face or body lends to a bespoke process where using technology and natural plant-based materials produce a wearable and ecologically friendly outcome.

Leyman Lahcine Leyman is a narrative and figurative painter who combines playful visual vocabulary with bright colours and cartoon-like style. His works are filled with religious and mythology references to convey ideas around the emotional weights we carry.

Liam Johnson Liam is a fashion designer who creates collections that redefine conventional fashion, highlighting remodelled silhouettes, vibrant colours, unexpected textures, and exaggerated forms.

Louis Alderson Bythell Louis Alderson-Bythell, known as LAB, is an artist who explores the intricate connections between human and non-human ecologies, genetics, biological technology, and deep time environmental observation. His work touches on bio-politics and the dynamic balance between stability and plasticity in ecological systems.

Louis Scantlebury Louis is an artist who crafts comic and satirical films mainly through hand puppets and stop motion animations.

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Lucy Jagger Lucy Jagger practice engages with commentary of the present-day socio-cultural landscape. Her paintings continue the tradition of narrative painting while addressing contemporary issues and concerns.

Lulu Wang Lulu is a Chinese multidisciplinary artist whose practice combines craft, new technologies, performance, installation and illustration. Her work translates the body’s dynamics and perceptions into visual creations.

Mab George Sanders Mab is a designer and performance artist with a focus on portraiture-illustration and repurposing the unwanted through storytelling.

Mae Morris Mae’s work is influenced by her obsession with flea markets and car boot sales, where she sources most of her fabrics and materials. Mae studies the objects and clothing that she has collected throughout the years, seeking to capture and preserve the exquisite qualities and artisanry of bygone eras.

Mairi Millar Mairi is a Trinidadian artist who explores the interplay between human culture and physicality through her creations, specifically focusing on the role of jewellery as a mediator.

Maissane Zinai Maissane’s work comes from a visceral need to tell stories and make shelters for individuals who hope for something more than what everyday life provides us. Zinai is interested in creating new folklores and narrative textures, her practice extends to world design, crossing frontiers between fashion, medicine, spirituality and biosciences.

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Malgorzata Lisiecka Malgorzata is an artist practicing across installation, performance and public art, whose work focuses on the political and psychological aspects of fashion. Balancing on the edge of the ‘uncanny’ and the absurd, she unpicks the connection between art and social issues.

Mandy Niewöhner Mandy is a performance and video artist who boldly challenges the confines of gender perception through their alter-ego, Gerrit. With a focus on pushing boundaries, their works seek to expand our understanding of gender and its fluidity.

Marta Klara Marta Klara is an artist, a filmmaker, and a funeral director. She works in a multidisciplinary capacity and explores how art and technology enable us to go beyond physical spaces, embracing the experience of merging physical objects with digital realms.

Martina Kocianova Martina is a jewellery artist creating fantastical and playful pieces inspired by the world of magic and mushrooms. Childhood memories of foraging in her hometown in Slovakia are reinterpreted into vibrant and conceptual jewellery pieces.

Martina Spetlova Designer Martina Spetlova’s highly identifiable hand woven leathers in unexpected juxtapositions have become a trademark of her brand and are applied on jackets, accessories, and larger-scale interior designs.

Matija Cop Matija’s practice challenges conventional notions of sculpture and materiality. His practice sits at the intersection of science and art, exploring the transformative potential of translation.

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Matilda Mayhew As an individual who is both autistic and queer, Matilda’s work delves deeply into the profound themes of disability, queerness, and English folk. These intrinsic aspects of her identity serve as the driving force behind her creative expression, enabling her to explore her own unique journey through the medium of clothing.

Matilde Mozzanega Matilde is fascinated by the power of jewellery as a healing and wellness source. A modern twist on the ancient tradition of jewellery as talisman, her pieces encourage openness and conversation around mental health, depression and anxiety.

Matthew Needham Multi-award-winning Matthew is a designer and artist renowned for his responsible approach to upcycling and his significant contributions towards sustainability in the British fashion industry.

Megan Brown Megan is an artist, jeweller and silversmith creating innovative designs using traditional jewellery and silversmithing techniques. Inspired by her own ancestry of jewellers, she has taken her family history and translated it into her preferred medium of precious metals, with which she has set up her own business, Megan Brown Jewellery.

Michaela Stark Michaela Stark is an artist, costume designer and couturier. Her main practice creates custom-made lingerie pieces that are designed to sculpt the body and enhance the society-perceived ‘imperfections,’ offering a new and more forgiving perspective on the female form.

Michaela Yearwood-Dan Michaela Yearwood-Dan works predominantly in vibrant paint and collage to depict observations of society and self, exploring themes of class, culture/race, gender, nature, and love.

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Michelle Marshall Michelle is a photographer whose works span from artistic portraiture to commercial fashion editorials. She explores conversations surrounding identity and stereotypes, and how these might inform our perception of ourselves.

Mimi Hope Mimi hand-makes lenticulars that explore notions of transcendence and freedom. The works are simultaneously static and in flux, activated only by the viewer’s movement around them.

Mircea Teleagã Mircea Teleagă is best known for his human-less scopes painted in oil and acrylic on canvas. Balancing between landscapes and urban environments, the artist approaches the application of paint as if a shapeshifter; from virtuously to vigorously, opaque to transparent, and lucid to destructive.

Miyano Kumo Yuki Saito is the self-taught jeweller behind the brand Miyano Kumo. Referencing images, myths and experiences that captivated her at a young age, her work captures the whimsy of common folklore together with darker and more complex symbols.

Molly Goddard Molly Goddard is a fashion designer known for her distinctive tulle and hand-smocked taffeta dresses. Her eponymous label, established in 2014, has gained acclaim at London Fashion Week and is stocked by top retailers worldwide. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her outstanding work in the fashion industry.

Natalya Falconer Natalya Falconer explores their southern Italian past through a wide range of materials, currently spanning sculpture, installation, and text. She describes her work as a 'material fallout' from the research she does, as well being a 'material fallout' from the south's geophysical, political and economic 'craters of violence'. 176

Nicole Zisman Nicole is a visual artist and fashion designer exploring the role of our physical and online identities with mixed media approaches ranging from UV sublimation, lenticular hand-pleating, embroidery and VR techniques.

Noah Berrie Noah is a composer, performer and sound artist whose work explores the perceptual and spatial subtleties of sound. His practice spans sound installations, improvisation and score-based composition.

Oliver McConnie Oliver explores the subversive potential of printing-making; employing the grotesque, historical symbolism, and modern social mores to form a critique of the contemporary political environment.

Paloma Tendero Paloma is a visual artist exploring the physical and psychological relationships that arise from complications in inherited DNA, through self-portrait photographs with knitted or hand-crafted sculptures.

Paolo Carzana Working with plant based, recycled, organic and repurposed materials, natural dyes and handmade construction, Carzana’s garments explore the tensions between strength and fragility.

PARISER Camille Liu is a French Chinese womenswear designer, founder of the brand PARISER. She is heavily inspired by jewellery design, incorporating materials such as chains, stones, rhinestones, pearls into her knitwear.

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Paula Mihovilovic Paula’s desire is to create an instinctive passion that has led her practices in fashion design and illustrations. Her primary sources of inspiration are historical stories, superstitions, Slavic mythology, and vintage Croatian film.

Peter Griffiths Peter initially pursued menswear design studies and later transitioned to becoming a full-time technician.

Polly Jane Wilson Polly Jane Wilson is a cross-disciplinary visual artist. Her works are often realised as ephemeral installations which combine unstable materials, painting techniques, sculptural forms and disorientating plays of light and shadow.

Puck Verkade Puck is a Dutch-born artist who challenges social complexities of gender, race, and inequality through powerful installations blending video, sculpture, and architectural intervention.

Rachel Fleminger Hudson Rachel works at the intersection of photography, film, costume and set design. She builds highly curated worlds which occupy the space between fashion image and fine art.

Rebecca McBallantine Rebecca is a textile artist with a particular interest in surface; she is drawn to rust, moss, lichen, stone and wood, incorporating them in drawing, prints and sculptures.

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Renata Brenha Renata Brenha is a womenswear designer who pushes sustainable methods and craftsmanship to develop her label that faces the collective challenges of our times. Her signature pieces are recognised by her expert smocking, pleating and repurposing of dead-stock sportswear.

Renee Zhan Renee delves into themes of the body, nature, and sexuality, fearlessly exploring the beauty, ugliness, and sensuality of all that is vibrant and tactile.

Robert Cooper Robert is a multidisciplinary artist whose drawings and paintings sit between expressionism and abstract expressionism. He relies on intuitive colour choice and graphic mark making to capture the appearance of a subject as a visualisation process.

ROBERTS | WOOD A womenswear designer who originally studied medicine, ROBERTS | WOOD now makes collections that focus on material innovation and ways of constructing garments without stitching.

Rosa-Johan Uddoh Rosa is a multi-disciplinary artist working across ceramics, performance, video and performance, fanfiction, and sound, exploring places, themes and celebrities in British popular culture, decolonisation, and their consequences on self-esteem.

Rosie Gibbens Rosie Gibbens is an artist who works primarily in performance, video, and sculpture. She uses absurdity in an attempt to unravel learnt behaviours, particularly from her intertwined identities as a woman and consumer.

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Rosie Kennedy Rosie works with sculpture, installation, and video to explore the clumsy, the almost, the tedious, the obscure. She is interested in the steps we take to better ourselves, our environments and how in that process we are inundated with objects and methods that often surpass our technical knowledge.

Ruby Mellish Ruby Mellish's practice is primarily influenced by the body and carries surreal themes through the application of computer aided design and hand-crafting.

Ruby Wroe Ruby is an artist who has no fixed medium, with works that span written and verbal speech, video, performance and installation.

Saelia Aparicio Torinos Saelia works in sculpture, animation, large scale free-hand drawings and glass blowing. Her multidisciplinary work dwells on ideas of the organic, establishing analogies between corporeal and social mechanisms.

Sam Crabbe Sam is a womenswear designer whose collections are based on his experience of being sectioned under the Mental Health Act, using his themes and design process as a chance to heal.

Sam Rock Sam’s photography is characterised by a unique colour palette, romanticism and nostalgia, which he uses to construct a fantastical social commentary informed by shifting cultural tenets for high-profile commercial projects and personal work.

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Samuel Barry Samuel is an artist who works with materials like bitumen, concrete and grease to ask fundamental questions around traditional ways of art making.

Sarah McCormack Sarah is an esteemed designer who is curious about the morbid fate of the Anthropocene, consequently wishing to question what we see as beautiful or grotesque.

Sayan Chanda Sayan is a textile artist who reimagines votive objects and folk narratives as ambiguous forms through tapestry weaving, stitching and dyeing.

Semin Hong Semin is a mixed media installation artist. Her work starts from the belief that every space anyone has ever lived in, whether it is called home, shelter or it is without a name, is inscribed with memory and always left with indecipherable traces and marks.

Serena Gili Serena’s design work is creative and precise, with great attention to delicate details, combined with a strong interest towards innovative and unconventional materials.

Shaina Craft Shaina is an oil painter grounded in the historical precedent of the Italian Baroque yet adapted to express a contemporary alternative to the abasement of the female nude. Her practice is informed by an obsession with flesh and bodies, a critical perspective on the viewer/subject relationship, and an exploration of the grotesque.

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Shannon Bono Shannon’s work embodies an Afrofemcentrist consciousness, sharing muted narratives and projecting black women’s lived experiences. She is invested in producing layered, figurative, compositions embedded with symbols and scientific metaphors that centralise black womanhood as a source of knowledge and understanding.

Shaw Chin Hao-Chen Shaw Chin is a designer whose practice focuses on his personal experience, especially on Asian masculinity and identity, in the hope that through his personal work, people can relate to his experience. He wishes his work to serve as a personal healing medium but also optimised by others in their journey to self-healing.

Shinsuke Nakano Shinsuke is a designer whose work explores how clothing is perceived by the visually impaired, setting up textile workshops for those with sight loss, and learning techniques to create texture by sculpting materials.

Shinta Nakajima Shinta is an acclaimed silversmith who produces ornaments and vessels inspired by plants, seeds and fruits using hammering and chasing techniques.

Shirin Fathi Shirin is an artist and curator whose practice focuses on cultural changes in relation to gender identity, and includes roleplay with the use of cosmetics, masks, and prosthetics. Fathi uses her own body as a subject to stage ambiguous and often marginalised identities.

Shola Branson Shola creates future artefacts which combine the bold minimalism of the contemporary with rich textures and silhouettes from antiquity. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted using only the finest materials. 182

Sian Fan Sian explores the threshold between the virtual and the physical, through digital performance, sculpture, video and installation.

Sinead Cloonan Sinead is a menswear designer who makes personal work that has its roots firmly within her family dynamic, taking inspiration from the person who remains her main driving force – her mother.

Solveig Settemsdal Solveig’s practice moves through sculpture, drawing, painting, video, sound, and photography. She is fascinated by the mutability of object and medium, and our indescribable and often impossible relationship to our environment. She questions cornerstones of ideas and objects, looking at how these transform over time.

Sophie Lloyd As a sculptor, Sophie is interested in the things we consume and how they consume us. Her works are made of sugar, a material which reflects the additive, sickly and enjoyable qualities of entertainment and media.

Standing Ground Standing Ground was established by Michael Stewart Dunne. Michael designs modern evening wear, custom garments and body ornaments, informed by the specificity of the body, where draping, sculpting and craft techniques respond to the individual form.

Stefan Cooke Stefan Cooke is a menswear design brand that subverts textile techniques and skill with silhouette and design to underpin its signature style.

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Stephen Doherty Stephen is an artist who works in inks, drawing and print to create images that reflect on his environments; the people around him, their relationships and shared experience, as well as nature, community, and ritual.

Steven Akpo Stephen is a British-Nigerian painter and a multidisciplinary artist whose artworks look into and encapsulate the broad process of self-healing.

Steven Chevallier Steven is a designer whose work aims to explore the emotional complexities of human relationships, while pushing the boundaries of traditional knitwear by using unconventional materials such as latex and plastic.

Taryn O’Reilly Taryn is a sculptor and an academic. Her work predominantly explores concepts of queerness, sexuality, and femininity while embracing dark humour, the macabre and camp culture.

Tenant of Culture A combination of deadstock fashion and installation, Tenant of Culture’s work focuses on themes of preservation, decay and cultural hierarchy to demand transparency in the fashion industry.

Timisola Shasanya Timisola's designs have allowed her to express herself by speaking on critical race issues, and the dynamisms of being an African migrant, exploring her culture and sharing a homogenous black experience.

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Thomas Garnon Thomas is interested in how natural surfaces can be activated when different narratives are introduced, and uses readily available materials to create situations in which the work is completed when viewed by the public.

Torishéju Dumi Torishéju is a designer who thoughtfully weaves her Catholic upbringing into every fibre of her work, infusing it with profound religiosity and spirituality.

Urte Janus Janus primarily creates sculptural installations exploring the deep time and interconnected nature of living and non-living matter. Her sculptures are characterised by the use of raw elements, such as gelatine, charcoal, ash, limestone, and salvaged metals, as well as acid, salts and other destructive substances.

WED WED is a bridal and eveningwear brand that draws inspiration from the spirit of early couture to challenge the notion that a bridal gown is a one-day occasion piece.

Whiskey Chow Whiskey Chow is a performance artist, activist and Chinese drag king. Whiskey’s art practice engages with broadly defined political issues, covering a range of related topics: from female and queer masculinity, and problematising the nation-state across geographic boundaries, to stereotypical projections of Chinese/Asian identity.

Yoav Hadari Yoav Hadari is an Israeli-born designer working under the label HADARI, focusing on hand made, couture-inspired non-binary tailoring made from recycled and donated materials, catering to the woman's shape.

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Yodea Williams Braham Yodea is a fashion designer who uses their work as a medium to explore and react to their interpersonal experiences. Inspired by their Jamaican lineage and childhood memories of growing up in inner city London, their cultural background acts as an irreplaceable bridge that links their artistic practice to their own individuality.

Zongbo Jiang Zongbo is a visual artist with a background in graphic and digital fashion design. His work centres around creating digital characters, which often take strange and comedic forms.

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