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The White Pube
Reviews and essays on art, games, books, food, theme parks, whatever. Sometimes weird stories! Zarina Muhammad and Gabrielle de la Puente take turns spilling their guts and trying to right the art world's wrongs. You can find transcriptions on https://thewhitepube.co.uk
Episodes
The White PubeSTONEHENGE
This week's text is a review of Stonehenge, a 10,000 year old prehistoric megalithic monument and mystery. it's also about Zakia Sewell's book, Finding Albion…
The White PubeHow I write
thats all. and a small goodbye. you can find the written version of this on the white pube website ; if you wanna join our discord you can support our weekly…
The White PubeSuburban Pastoralism: Okiki Akinfe, RM9 5AN
writing about Okiki Akinfe's show at Peer (RM9 5AN) & how i love zone 4 Londonread it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/suburban-pastoral🕊
The White PubeYesteryear
spoiler free review! you can find the written version on the white pube website our new book is being announced soon but if you want to get the first one, it's…
The White PubeArt Dates
⚠️ Zarina is on holiday this weekend but rather than leave you with nothing, I am posting an episode of the Art Dates podcast, the show ive been doing on the…
The White PubeThe third heatwave
no its just actually about the weather in england right now. and a slight Lucrecia Martel film mention. but mostly HEAT. you can find the written version of…
The White PubeTriptych of the Temptation of St Anthony
a text about Hieronymous Bosch's Triptych of the Temptation of St Anthony in the Old Masters Museum in Brussels, going on pilgrimages to see paintings, and…
The White PubePalazzo Te
finally writing about AI are u happy now !!!!! you can find the written version of this on the white pube dot comwe are going on a 2 week break for our back to…
The White PubeVinegar & Piss
Dominic Watson's great big British boat @ Sunday Painterread it here: thewhitepube.com/vinegar-piss
The White PubeCrit Club
a ljubljana review! I love twp on tour. it feels like 2018-9 international era. this is a review of Cem A's crit club. you might know him from the freeze…
The White PubeFarm Fatale
This week's review is about Farm Fatale, a play by Philippe Quesne on at the Southbank Centre, about scarecrows at the end of the world. It's also about…
The White PubeThe Circus
I reviewed the actual circus, hahaha. if you want the written version, head to thewhitepube.com; and if you wanna support this weekly writing, think about…
The White PubeHurvin Anderson
a review of Hurvin Anderson's show at Tate Britain, a text with some thoughts about painting. read the text version on the white pube website here🌱🌿🍃
The White PubeMuseum of the Home
and what it means to live a provisional life ! find the written version on our website; find the SPANISH version on our blog jijiji; buy our book poor artists…
The White PubeBishwadhan Rai @ Zerui
a text about Bishwadhan Rai's Being There @ Zerui, and about the door handle for my spare room, items in kitchen sink drain covers, the circumstantial image…
The White PubeTip to Tip
Guess who's going to Chileeeeeee. guess who's freaking out!!!!! hahahaha. you can find the written version of this on our website; the croydon book event this…
The White PubeAnnie Versailles
A duo show by Kelly Wu & Jo Ackerly. A text about characters and worlds and why we want to throw ourselves through portals and make psychic leaps. read the…
The White PubeJust Browsing @ the Bluecoat
ive never enjoyed an exhibition less, whatttt is going on man. you can find the written version of this on our website & the other text I mentioned at the end…
The White PubeThe Moment
a text about The Moment (Charli xcx's cinematic autofiction, directed by Aidan Zamiri) and how we might all destroy the need to be COOL. read it here…
The White PubeThe UKIP protest in Liverpool
This week's text is about UKIP trying to have a go of Liverpool, and it's also about the new documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street. You can find the written…
The White PubeKobby Adi @ Cabinet
this week's review is of Kobby Adi's Untitled show at Cabinet. It is also about the language we use to talk about conceptual art and my paranoid dreams. read…
The White PubeThere Is No Antimemetics Division
spoiler-free text about a book you might wanna read. here's the written version if you prefer words in your eyes instead of in your ears. we're doing a patreon…
The White PubeNext of Kin
a review of Beatriz Olabarrieta's show *Next of Kin* at Rose Easton. talking about ultra-anti-painting, fugitivity, and how commercial galleries never show u…
The White PubeCrisis Acres
if you click on this you are a 👑 CULTURAL OMNIVORE 👑 find the written version on the white pube website love you goodbye (sign up to our patreon to join our…
The White PubeMelania
gross I know. find the written version on our website, and support us at 1 pound a month if you can!!! its so beautiful to be a podcast with no adverts
The White PubeI Who Have Never Known Men
spoiler free book talk! text version on our website & support us on patreon @ 1 pound a month here thanks gang : )
The White PubeThe Sauna
This text is not a review, it is about going to Hackney Wick Community Sauna. Read the text here: thewhitepube.com/the-saunathanks! 🧖🏾♀️
The White PubeButter
I got a new chronic illness! time to dish ha ha ha. this week's review is about Asako Yuzuki's book Butter and the madness of dietary requirements. text…
The White PubeThe Eyesore
My boyfriend has a meter long slightly shiny wooden print of Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa. I hate it. This text is about why. read it…
The White PubeABBA Voyage
this is the last review before our December holiday! it is a text about ABBA Voyage and big tech and disembodiment. have a nice december, n see u in the new…
The White PubeLow Roar
written version of this text is here! thanks for all your support this year. I (gdlp) will see you next year : )
The White PubeMETROPOLIS
A text about a group show about the city, curated by Jacob Sirkinread the text heresupport twp's writing heresee u next time!!
The White PubeKatabasis
spoiler free review of RF Kuang's new book ! written version on our website here cya next time !!!!!!
The White PubeOuternet
and the Ursula k le Guin map exhibition @ AA gallery! Both bad hahahaha u can find the written version of this text on the white pube
The White PubeThe Jester / The Wall
A text about Sophia al Maria's Wall-Based Work performance at Frieze Art Fair.read the text hereTICKETS FOR FOYLESTICKETS FOR UNITOM
The White PubeIT'S OUR 10TH BIRTHDAY!!!! so here's a Q&A about Poor Artists etc
bonus episode: a recording from a talk we did at San Mei Gallery as part of Van Gogh House's Festival of EncountersThank you to Anna Bromwich for inviting us…
The White PubeSincere Seeker
A review of Sincere Seeker, Nicola Singh's show at Cubitt, curated by Seán Elder. Read it here: thewhitepube.com/sincere-seekerPoor Artists Paperback OUT…
The White PubeJohn Moores Painting Prize
twenny twenny five. Find the written version on our website, get the paperback of Poor Artists here & idk what else! have a nice day!!!!!!!!
The White PubeOnion Jack
a text about national symbols and how they must always be destroyed. read the text here: thewhitepube.com/onionjack
The White PubeLiverpool Biennial 2025
there's an ongoing fundraiser for migrants in liverpool here; you can find the written version of the biennial review on the white pube here. that's all! see…
The White PubeEthel Cain
This week's review is ... Ethel Cain 💿 you can find the written version on the white pube 💿 the paperback for Poor Artists is finally out on October 3rd if you…
The White PubeLCD Soundsystem
I went to a gig! That's 2 music reviews this year I can't believe I'm a music critic now. Find the written version here + if you can afford to support us…
The White PubeDeath Stranding 2
Thank you Playstation for the review code. uuuu can find the written version here. keep on keeping on
The White PubeEmpty Alcove / Rotting Figure
a text about Dan Guthrie's commission at Chisenhale: Empty Alcove / Rotting Figureread it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/empty-alcove-rotting-figureDigital archive…
The White PubeGaza Biennale (UK Jinnaah)
A review of Gaza Biennale's exhibition, Upon the Ruins of this World, @ Ugly Duck. Thinking about what a biennale even is in the first place.Read the text…
The White PubeRadio 1's Big Weekend
A text about girls with guitars and also Ed Atkins' book Flowers. A little two-for-one : ) find the written version of this on our website, support us on…
The White PubeConfessions of a Commercial Gallerist
Fra Angelico, the art-priest on shift, hears the confession of a commercial galleristread it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/confessionssupport our writing…
The White PubeMonkey King
do you think it's possible to change the worst things about yourself? this week's text is about a mythological character from Chinese history and how we might…
The White PubeHow many copies of the book have sold?
a 2025 q&a about how the book is doing, the things that we secretly find annoying about each other, our rudest reader interactions, and what's happening with…
The White PubeOn Ugliness
Or, on why I want to be confused / why I love strangeness. Talking about On Ugliness: Medieval and Contemporary @ Skarstedt. Read the text version here…
The White PubeCreating Identity Charms
I have good news!!!!!! this week's text is about midodrine, Chile and the artist Phoebe Kaniewska. listen to hear the good news woooo or read about it on our…
The White PubeThe Crit
This week's text is about listening in on a crit :)read it here: thewhitepube.com/the-critsupport our writing: thewhitepube.co.uk/supportemoji: 👼
The White PubeLapvona
spoiler free text about Lapvona and a clinical trial I did this week and reading books all the way to the end even when you don't love them. Find the written…
The White PubeThe Roundabout Artist
This week's text is a short story about roundabout art! About where art sits in the public sphere, where it is surprising or unexpected! Read the text…
The White PubeThe Hearing Test
I write about the app called Visible that is supposed to help you with energy-limiting health conditions, and I write about Eliza Barry Callahan's 2024 book…
The White PubeMuch love I leave behind
Athen Kardashian and Nina Mhach Durban @ Indigo + Madder, a postcard in a courtyard, my aunt's fridge.read the text: thewhitepube.co.uk/athen-ninasupport our…
The White PubeMary and the Rabbit Dream
did you know all the long covid clinics in the UK were closing down in March? in this episode, I write about money and my PIP disaster and my last long covid…
The White PubeNO MORE FOUND OBJECTS
an essay about readymades, found objects in art and whether that's a good thing (and what it all **MEANS**!)read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/found-objectsthe…
The White PubeSpray
this week's text is a review of SPRAY, Ella Fleck @ Season 4 Episode 6 read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/spray here's a link to the gallery's website Support…
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London Art Fair
I went to London and back in a day and now my body is paying for it. A text about London Art Fair -> written version here -> give us £1 a month here -> and…