Leila Antakly Art Projects

05/09/2025

Beyond the filter, beyond the algorithm, there's a place where live music is still about pure, unadulterated creation. That place is Detect Classic Festival.

We spoke with two incredible acts about this year's theme, "the meaning of live," and their insights are a breath of fresh air.

➡️ O/Y, a Berlin-based electronic artist, spoke about the struggle every artist faces: balancing creative identity with being "bookable." He found freedom at Detect, praising the non-judgmental crowd that encourages artists to do their most "out there" work. For him, a true live show means breaking down the barrier between artist and audience—literally requesting to be in the middle of the crowd.

➡️ The collective Ekheo shared their mesmerizing process of blending human voice with artificial intelligence, creating a "digital child" that makes each performance uniquely unpredictable. They defined "live" as vulnerability, awareness, and real-time problem-solving—all of which were supported by the festival's incredible technical team and "playground" atmosphere.

Detect Classic is more than a festival; it's a statement. It's a commitment to preserving the raw, unpredictable, and genuinely connective power of live art.

At a time when live music can feel increasingly polished and predictable, Berlin’s Detect Classic Festival has carved out a reputation as a sanctuary for the experimental and the authentic. This year’s theme, “the meaning of live,” was not just a slogan but a lived experience for both artist...

22/08/2025

A visit to Hayward Gallery Beyond the Cute: The Unmistakable Protest in Yosh*tomo Nara's Gaze

To walk through the Yosh*tomo Nara retrospective at London’s Hayward Gallery is to undertake a journey into the soul of a generation. While the Japanese artist is globally famed for his paintings of wide-eyed, often sulky children, this exhibition, featuring over 150 works, reveals him as one of t

16/08/2025

From capturing the glamour of British Vogue’s historic September issue to documenting the raw, unfiltered pain of Palestine, Misan Harriman has redefined what it means to be a visual storyteller.

From capturing the glamour of British Vogue’s historic September issue to documenting the raw, unfiltered pain of Palestine, Misan Harriman has redefined what it means to be a visual storyteller. A self-taught photographer who first picked up a camera at 40, Harriman has since become one of the mo

14/08/2025

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The Uncertain Future of Galleries Amid Rising Closures The art world is facing a seismic shift. In recent months, several high-profile galleries— CLEARING, BLUM, Venus Over Manhattan, and Kasmin , have announced their closures, leaving artists, collectors, and industry insiders questioning the fut

13/08/2025

Depeche Mode’s concert film DEPECHE MODE: M hits cinemas and IMAX worldwide on Oct. 28 for a limited run across 2,500+ screens in 60 countries.

13/08/2025

06/08/2025

Last night I attended the screening of "The Great Divide" a film by Tom Donahue and Ilan Arboleda that examines the history of violence in America Alexandria Film Festival

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." The Great Divide is not just another documentary about gun violence in America. It is a searing, unflinching excavation of the nation’s blood-soaked foundations—from the genocide of Native Americans and the brutality of slave

01/08/2025

Very excited to share these interviews with artists performing at next week's Detect Festival!

In an era where the meaning of live music is constantly being redefined, Detect Classic Festival 2025 invites us to pause and reflect. Against the backdrop of Schloss Bröllin’s historic grounds, from August 8–10 , the festival will weave together classical, electronic, and experimental sounds,

16/07/2025

Thank you to artists like Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn, frontman of Blur, co-creator of Gorillaz and founder of the multicultural collective Africa Express, has long used music as a force for unity and taking a stand. Africa Express, Albarn’s genre-defying collective just released Bahidorá —a 21-track album recorded in Mexico with 31 a...

15/07/2025

Check out our interview with the Berlin based musician and producer Raz Ohara, on his new album and collaborating with our fave, Acid Pauli

Producer, songwriter, and composer Raz Ohara is not just releasing a new album, he’s unveiling a world. Memories of Tomorrow , his 9th forthcoming full-length work, is a cinematic, soul-baring journey shaped by vintage analog synths, acoustic textures, and deeply human emotion. Crafted entire