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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.
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.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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.
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.
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.
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August 26, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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.
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
December 1, 2024 at 9:47 AM
The Scholar, Ludwig Deutsch, 1901
A Prancing Grey Horse, Théodore Géricault, 1812
November 30, 2024 at 9:56 AM
A Prancing Grey Horse, Théodore Géricault, 1812
Георги АТАНАСОВ
Пейзаж - привечер, ок. 1910
Пейзаж - привечер, ок. 1910
November 29, 2024 at 8:21 AM
Георги АТАНАСОВ
Пейзаж - привечер, ок. 1910
Пейзаж - привечер, ок. 1910
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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‘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…
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November 28, 2024 at 4:10 PM
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
November 28, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Study after Velázquez's Portrait of Pope Innocent X, Francis Bacon, 1953
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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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 …
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November 27, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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'.
#creativewriting
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#creativewriting
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Jacek Malczewski, In Autumn, 1890
November 27, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Jacek Malczewski, In Autumn, 1890
@dinahkolka.bsky.social reviews Heretic. Find out if it's worth a watch!
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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…
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November 26, 2024 at 2:16 PM
@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
November 26, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Edvard Munch, Summer Night by the Beach, 1903
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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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…
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November 25, 2024 at 1:18 PM
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
November 25, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Leonora Carrington, The Last Fish, 1974
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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Decadent Serpent Podcast: Episode 2 - In Conversation with Fiona MacKezie
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November 24, 2024 at 1:10 PM
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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We are still looking to fill the following Volunteering roles:
🎥 Film Columnist
🎶 Music Columnist
If you’re passionate about film or music and would like to develop your skills - get in touch with us at editor@decadentserpent.com for more info.
🎥 Film Columnist
🎶 Music Columnist
If you’re passionate about film or music and would like to develop your skills - get in touch with us at editor@decadentserpent.com for more info.
November 24, 2024 at 9:38 AM
We are still looking to fill the following Volunteering roles:
🎥 Film Columnist
🎶 Music Columnist
If you’re passionate about film or music and would like to develop your skills - get in touch with us at editor@decadentserpent.com for more info.
🎥 Film Columnist
🎶 Music Columnist
If you’re passionate about film or music and would like to develop your skills - get in touch with us at editor@decadentserpent.com for more info.
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 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…
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November 23, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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
November 23, 2024 at 9:54 AM
The Magpie, Claude Monet, 1869
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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…
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November 22, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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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Today, Sarah Stook reminds us that there is, in fact, beauty in death (especially when it comes to lavish monarchical tombstones)
decadentserpent.com/2024/11/22/b...
decadentserpent.com/2024/11/22/b...
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…
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November 22, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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
November 22, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Carnival Evening, Henri Rousseau, 1886
Nathan Hood strikes again with his excellent long-form in-depth analysis of the Frontier Myth in The Walking Dead!
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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…
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November 21, 2024 at 12:32 PM
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
November 21, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Mark Rothko, No.61 (Rust and Blue), 1953
Михаил Александрович Врубель (Mikhail Vrubel), Пан (Pan), 1899
November 20, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Михаил Александрович Врубель (Mikhail Vrubel), Пан (Pan), 1899
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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 …
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November 19, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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.
decadentserpent.com/2024/11/18/g...
decadentserpent.com/2024/11/18/g...
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.
decadentserpent.com/2024/11/18/g...
decadentserpent.com/2024/11/18/g...
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 …
decadentserpent.com
November 19, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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.
decadentserpent.com/2024/11/18/g...
decadentserpent.com/2024/11/18/g...