Sofia Carreira Wham is a London-based arts lover who writes across art, music, film and food. She is co-founder of the art gallery Doyle Wham, which specialises in lens-based media by African artists. When not curating her own shows, Sofia can usually be found attending and reviewing exhibitions and festivals around the world.
Contact: sofia@flolondon.co.uk
Instagram: @artlife_london
Sofia Carreira Wham
Sova, a new wine and vinyl bar, has opened in Notting Hill, moments from Portobello Road, in the former ZIMA site. It focuses on low-intervention wines alongside Slavic-inspired small plates…
Gaucho is hosting Sonido Sessions: free-flowing brunches in partnership with Patrón. For £55, guests can enjoy expertly-mixed cocktails and a special selection of brunch dishes…
A new retrospective of Danish painter Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864-1916) at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid reveals a radical side to the Scandinavian master, whose impressive body of work and unique style merits wider recognition….
Faithfull passed away in January 2025, and this album now lends its title to a new documentary film that seeks to reassess her legacy on her own terms…
Europe’s summer festival season is one of the best times to travel, with long days, warm nights and a packed calendar of music festivals across the continent. From the woodland stages of Dekmantel in the Netherlands and sunrise sets at Anjunadeep Explorations…
Now in its 24th year, Primavera Sound Barcelona has evolved from humble origins as a one-day event in Poble Espanyol to a multi-day, mix genre, cult celebration of live music in all its glory. A loyal and ever-growing fan base flocks from around the world to Barcelona…
Seeds of Hate and Hope at the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich, is a powerful exhibition examining how violence, ideology and trauma are created, spread and remembered…
There are electronic music festivals, and then there’s Houghton. Tucked away in the forests of Houghton Hall in Norfolk, this artist-led weekender has built a cult reputation since its debut in 2017 thanks to its unique 24-hour music licence, carefully curated lineup, and the absence of phone signal…
Now in its twelfth year, the K-Music Festival has become the UK’s leading celebration of Korean music, showcasing some of the country’s most forward-thinking artists in London each autumn. Running from 1 October to 20 November, the 2025 edition spans major venues including the Barbican, Southbank Centre, Royal Albert Hall and Kings Place…
All Points East 2025 returned to Victoria Park, East London, as one of the capital’s must-visit summer festivals. The event featured six stages, a 50,000-strong crowd, and a mix of global headliners, cult favourites, and emerging talent. Our team joined the action to bring you the full rundown from this unforgettable day…
There are electronic music festivals, and then there’s Houghton. Tucked away in the forests of Houghton Hall in Norfolk, this artist-led weekender has built a cult reputation since its debut in 2017 thanks to its unique 24-hour music licence, carefully curated lineup, and the absence of phone signal…
The 56th annual edition of the world’s longest running photography festival, Rencontres d’Arles, has once again taken over the beautiful ancient city of Arles in southern France. From works by Diana Markosian to Claudia Andujar…
The timing of this exhibition could not be better. At the end of a long winter, and egging on London’s reluctant spring, the Saatchi Gallery brings us FLOWERS in full bloom…
The 2024 edition of Paris Photo saw the top photography art fair return to the Grand Palais following a three-year, €466m renovation by Chatillon Architectes. Paris Photo has taken place every year since 1997, making it the longest-running international art fair dedicated to the photographic medium…
