Dominique Gabrielle

Reflecting on September and realising just how exciting making a (life changing) decision and following through really is.

Leaving my full time agency job at the beginning of this month was daunting but studying an MA in Curating Contemporary Art at the @royalcollegeofart wasn’t an opportunity I could pass up.

My day to day looks a little different now. It’s such a poignant reminder of how quickly we’re able to adapt to new experiences and carve out “new normals”. I’m feeling very grateful for the people I’ve met so far and the lively conversations we’ve had. I’m so excited to develop my curatorial practice over the next year (and beyond).

Here’s what I’ve been up to this month ! ➡️

I attended the PV of Monika Sosnowska’s work at @southlondongallery. Her practice explores architecture and urban transformation, creating sculptures from industrial materials like steel and concrete. Her particular focus on how architecture and space can have an impact on people has stayed on my mind.

The Raw and the Cooked @saatchi_gallery
A group show of 11 contemporary artists who explore themes like spiritual uncertainty, societal struggles and political instability by channelling medieval traditions and aesthetics.

The sun and the moon: art inspired by the celestial @saatchi_gallery
An extensive exhibition on how the two celestial bodies have inspired creativity, cultures, and belief systems throughout time. The exhibition presented a broad range of works from archival materials to instillations, demonstrating humanity’s long-standing preoccupation with the sun and the moon.

Watched a screening @photobookcafe, and got a great insight into how London-based street photographers initiated and continue to iterate their practice.

Feeling big big feelings at the @tate in response to seeing the Ana Mendieta show. An incredible opportunity to see a large number of her works and how she iterated and developed her practice using recognisable motifs across a multitude of formats and materials.

I remember studying her work for the first time during sixth form, so this was a bit of a pinch me moment (despite whatever personal feelings I might have about the decision to omit ele