Monday, 7 October 2024

Occult London: 4 Witches & a Warlock Exhibition

Four Witches and a Warlock is the title of a new exhibition at Viktor Wynd's Museum of Curiosities in East London. It's part of a series of events called Season of the Witch and features works by magickal artists Rosaleen Norton, Ithell Colquhoun, Madge Gill, Leonora Carrington and Austin Osman Spare. 

You can see a photo of part of it at the top, which I took yesterday when I was there to run a scrying workshop. There's always something wonderful about teaching esoteric classes at a venue full of occult objects and art. 

All of the items in the current exhibition are from Wynd's permanent collection, but have not previously been displayed. The pictures and other items are fascinating and give an insight into the work of these four influential artists who were also magical practitioners. 

While I was at the museum I got a copy of the illustrated catalogue that goes with the exhibition. It includes essays by Prof Marguerite Johnson on Rosaleen Norton, Alyce Mahon on Ithell Colquhoun, Marina Warner on Leonora Carrington, Roger Cardinal on Madge Gill and Phil Baker on Austin Osman Spare. I'm looking forward to reading it at my leisure. 

The exhibition is free to visit during opening hours, but do allow yourself time to also enjoy one of the wonderful cocktails on sale in the bar. Viktor Wynd's Museum of Curiosities/Last Tuesday Society is at 11 Mare Street, London, E8 4RP. You can find out more here: https://thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event-series/season-of-the-witch/

Poppet Workshop at Season of the Witch

On Sunday 27 October I'm teaching a Poppets and Magical Doll-Making Workshop at the Viktor Wynd's Museum of Curiosities. Tickets are from £31.94, and the price includes a cocktail with Devil’s Botany absinthe. it starts at noon. You can find the details here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poppets-magical-doll-making-workshop-with-lucya-starza-live-tickets-692548169217

Previous related posts

http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2023/10/photos-from-ben-edges-arty-party-at.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2018/01/pagan-eye-museum-of-witchcraft-in-london.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2024/10/my-events-scrying-candles-poppets.html

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