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Art With Fangs – Power and Intimacy Exhibition, London, 6th of October 2025 Dinah Kolka reviews the talk of the alternative art scene — the opening night of the 'Power and Intimacy' exhibition, which opened this week near King's Cross in London.

Art With Fangs – Power and Intimacy Exhibition, London, 6th of October 2025

Dinah Kolka reviews the talk of the alternative art scene — the opening night of the 'Power and Intimacy' exhibition, which opened this week near King's Cross in London.

Viriditas: Fiona Mackenzie’s ‘Sacred’ Exhibition at the Highland Print Studio Dinah Kolka reviews Fiona Mackenzie's 'Sacred' Exhibition, and finds holiness imbued even in those unexplored byways and oft forgotten creatures of Nature's domain.

Viriditas: Fiona Mackenzie’s ‘Sacred’ Exhibition at the Highland Print Studio

Dinah Kolka reviews Fiona Mackenzie's 'Sacred' Exhibition, and finds holiness imbued even in those unexplored byways and oft forgotten creatures of Nature's domain.

The Scholar, Ludwig Deutsch, 1901

A Prancing Grey Horse, Théodore Géricault, 1812

Георги АТАНАСОВ
Пейзаж - привечер, ок. 1910

‘Say Nothing’ – A very Raw Review Author: Giulia Prodiguerra. I grew up in the Italian countryside surrounded by art thanks to my family, who exposed me to books, comics and cinema from a very early age. There wasn’t that much to d…

Our Ideas & Culture columnist, Giulia, stepped away from her usual folklore content to review 'Say Nothing'. And we're really glad she did! Read her thoughts below!

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Study after Velázquez's Portrait of Pope Innocent X, Francis Bacon, 1953

Toy Soldiers Author: Eva McFarlane. Like toy soldiers, we are thrust into battle. The ground underfoot is hard and cold, littered with the broken remains of my fellow soldiers; I shiver at the realisation that …

Today, let Eva McFarlane take you on a twisted journey into the mind of a WW1 soldier with her excellent creative writing piece 'Toy Soldiers'.

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Jacek Malczewski, In Autumn, 1890

Heretic Review: Technically Perfect but Lacking in Substance Author: Dinah Kolka. Dinah is the founder of Decadent Serpent and a graduate of Edinburgh Napier University with a BA(Hons) in English Literature. Her work has been featured in publications such as…

@dinahkolka.bsky.social reviews Heretic. Find out if it's worth a watch!

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Edvard Munch, Summer Night by the Beach, 1903

Veneration of State and Religion: A Journey Through Bulgaria – Part 1 Author: Dinah Kolka. Dinah is the founder of Decadent Serpent and a graduate of Edinburgh Napier University with a BA(Hons) in English Literature. Her work has been featured in publications such as…

Today, we bring you the first part of the travel piece by @dinahkolka.bsky.social who takes us on a journey through Bulgaria.

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Leonora Carrington, The Last Fish, 1974

Decadent Serpent Podcast: Episode 2 - In Conversation with Fiona MacKezie

Today, perfect for a Sunday walk - the second episode of the Decadent Serpent podcast - an interview with the Scottish artist Fiona MacKenzie.

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The Vampire of Munich – Part 1 Author: Gomery Kimber is the author of six novels, including the Big Shilling hitman trilogy, the Justin Martello adventures (‘A New Kind of Hero’), and the Wyvern series of historical novels (esot…

Today, we have the first part of the glamorous esoteric novelette 'The Vampire of Munich' by Gomery Kimber. Watch out for the next part next Saturday!!

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The Magpie, Claude Monet, 1869

Beauty in Death: Burial Sites of English Monarchs – Part 1 Author: Sarah Stook. Sarah is a writer for Elections Daily, The Mallard and other publications. She enjoys history, reading and fashion. Throughout the centuries, we have seen numerous monarchs. Fr…

Today, Sarah Stook reminds us that there is, in fact, beauty in death (especially when it comes to lavish monarchical tombstones)

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Beauty in Death: Burial Sites of English Monarchs – Part 1 Author: Sarah Stook. Sarah is a writer for Elections Daily, The Mallard and other publications. She enjoys history, reading and fashion. Throughout the centuries, we have seen numerous monarchs. Fr…

Today, Sarah Stook reminds us that there is, in fact, beauty in death (especially when it comes to lavish monarchical tombstones)

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Carnival Evening, Henri Rousseau, 1886

Exploring The Frontier Myth in ‘The Walking Dead’ Author: Nathan CJ Hood is a YouTuber and a graduate of the University of Edinburgh with a PhD in the History of Christianity. He is interested in mythology, fantasy and history, taking a special in…

Nathan Hood strikes again with his excellent long-form in-depth analysis of the Frontier Myth in The Walking Dead!

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Mark Rothko, No.61 (Rust and Blue), 1953

Михаил Александрович Врубель (Mikhail Vrubel), Пан (Pan), 1899

Gladiator II Review: Action-Packed Legacy Sequel Author: Blair Baleigh. Blair is an English and Film student. A fan of all things film with a particular interest in film noir and contemporary Hollywood cinema. WARNING: This review contains minor …

Gladiator II brings stunning visuals, intense battles, and standout performances. However, does it match the intensity of the original film? Read the review by Blair Baleigh.

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Gladiator II Review: Action-Packed Legacy Sequel Author: Blair Baleigh. Blair is an English and Film student. A fan of all things film with a particular interest in film noir and contemporary Hollywood cinema. WARNING: This review contains minor …

Gladiator II brings stunning visuals, intense battles, and standout performances. However, does it match the intensity of the original film? Read the review by Blair Baleigh.

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Jan Matejko, The Battle of Grunwald, 1878

The Venatio – an excerpt from Luke Gilfedder’s novel Author: Luke Gilfedder. Luke is a writer from Manchester, set to launch his debut novel, The Venatio, in 2025. Previously, he worked as a playwright, with scripts produced at The Royal Exchang…

Today, we have an excellent first chapter from a modernism-inspired spy-and-crime novel of philosophy set in Cheshire by Luke Gilfedder

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