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Words: Chekii Harling 

Welcome to our round-up of the best things to stream and see right now. From the brand-new (and much-anticipated) Martin Margiela documentary to Dezeen magazine’s virtual festival, you can now savour art and design from home like never before.

Tate Andy Warhol (1928 – 1987) Flowers 1964 Private collection © 2020 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Licensed by DACS, London.

Experience Andy Warhol’s Tate Modern show without leaving the sofa

Take a free virtual tour of the Andy Warhol exhibition at Tate Modern. Viewing a blockbuster art show from the comfort of your sofa never felt so chic. View now until 18 April 2021.

Watch the Andy Warhol exhibition tour via YouTube

Scenario, 1997. Photography by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. Courtesy of the photographer and  Merce Cunningham Trust. All rights reserved.

 Watch fashion history’s most iconic runway shows 

Catwalk performances can both shock and delight, serving as an underrated form of theatre that’s often full of surprises. Despite their exclusive nature, many memorable runway shows from the past are now available to watch online. Whether you choose to check out the rawness of Martin Margiela’s 1989 show, held in a derelict building on the outskirts of Paris, or tuck into the sheer glamour of Thierry Mugler’s 1995 spectacle, there’s something to suit all tastes. Now’s the time to get acquainted – or reacquainted – with fashion’s theatrical past.

To discover ground-breaking fashion shows and the platforms to stream them on visit Dazed Digital

Listen to radio from around the world

With holidays on the backburner, find an alternative escape through sound with Radio Garden. Their high-tech platform allows you to tune into radio stations from across the globe, taking you from one destination to another in no time. The 80s playlist over at Radio Skipper in Montreal is a personal favourite.

Listen to radio channels from around the globe via radio garden’s website.

Dive into Zoo’s virtual playground 

In collaboration with Atlanta-based creative agency Zoo, the technological graphics studio Hudson-Powell has designed an immersive online art gallery. The curators invited artists to respond to creative briefs remotely and the resulting works include graphics, photography and 3-D visuals, together forming a surreal museum of curiosities for you to navigate at your own pace.

Explore Zoo and Hudson-Powell’s immersive art gallery on Zoo’s website.

 Tune into Virgil Abloh’s livestreamed sets

Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton Men’s and superstar disc jockey Virgil Abloh is livestreaming his ‘Jazz Hours’ DJ sets, with music inspired by visual artist George Condo’s paintings. Stay up to date via his Instagram – @virgilabloh – for timings.

Stay up to date with set times by visiting Virgil Abloh’s Instagram. 

Visit the Prada Foundation from home 

Teaming up with curational streaming platform MUBI, the Prada Foundation is offering an online alternative to visiting its upcoming exhibitions. Our favourite is Perfect Failures, a curious collection of films that were misunderstood when originally released. Highlights include Charlie Chaplin’s 1967 romantic comedy A Countess from Hong Kong and Kelly Reichardt’s 2013 thriller Night Moves. In addition, the Foundation is publishing unseen interviews, videos and images as part of its experimental events programme.

The ‘Perfect Failures’ film collection is available to view now on the Prada Foundation’s website. 

Take your front row seat for the Margiela documentary

Grab your lab coat – the wait is over! The groundbreaking ‘Martin Margiela: In his Own Words’ documentary is now screening on the Curzon cinema website, featuring the elusive Martin Margiela (who keeps his identity hidden throughout) looking back at his 20-year tenure with his eponymous label. Expect commentaries from leading fashion figures Jean-Paul Gaultier, Carine Roitfeld, and Lidewij Edelkoort. Use code SELFRIDGES for 15% off (courtesy of Curzon).

Watch from the front row by visiting the Curzon website. 

Image: Seth Price, 2020

Discover daily recommendations from the ICA

Every day at 10am (GMT), curators from the Institute of Contemporary Arts are sharing their favourite films, artworks, reads and more. Past round-ups have included everything from short films honouring the intimacy found within nightclubs to feminist podcasts, critically acclaimed essays and a track of the day. On top of this, the curators often include philanthropic schemes and competitions that provide relief during the current crisis. These include grants for unpublished writers and SWARM’s (the Sex Worker Advocacy and Resistance Movement) hardship fund for sex workers. This is a chance to discover what’s on an art expert’s radar – needless to say, there’s never a dull moment.

Sign-up for ICA Daily is available via the ICA website. 

 Watch the ‘Fleabag’ live adaptation online

Great news for everyone that couldn’t grab a ticket – Phoebe Waller Bridge’s sell-out live adaptation of ‘Fleabag’ is now available to watch online (ondemand.sohotheatre.com) with the download fee proceeds supporting frontline workers and communities affected by COVID-19. With the latest season of ‘Killing Eve’ airing this month, Queen Bridge is here to stay.
Download for £4 from 10 April.

Watch Fleabag live via the Soho Theatre’s website. 

Visit Dezeen’s Virtual Design Festival

The leading architecture, interiors and design magazine is running a virtual festival celebrating talent within the industries it champions. Expect free online talks, lectures, films and product launches. Many of these showcases support fairs and festivals around the world that were due to take place during this time. What’s more, Dezeen is inviting brands, organisations and individuals to to create eye-catching work, with the possibility of it being included in the festival, too.

Dezeen’s Virtual Design Festival is running from 15 April. To find out more (and get involved) visit Dezeen's website. 

Spy on the animals at Edinburgh Zoo

In need of some proper reality TV (without any scenes being edited for entertainment purposes)? Look no further than Edinburgh Zoo’s live webcams of pandas, penguins and tigers. Dolphins may be your spirit animal but now you’re a fly on the wall.

Watch the live webcams at Edinburgh Zoo by visiting their website. 

Stream the Sarabande’s past talks

The Sarabande Foundation’s star-studded schedule of talks is now available online. Our favourite pick? Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood reflecting on her career (which includes winning four Academy Awards, no less) while in conversation with actor Eddie Redmayne. Others from the catalogue include conversations with the head curator of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, Andrew Bolton; artist Grayson Perry; and fashion designer Molly Goddard.

Streaming of the Sarabande Sessions programme is available on the foundation’s website. 

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