Leila Antakly Art Projects

22/01/2026

I'm rambling and ranting on Substack.

And we need to talk.

07/01/2026

You’ve done Lisbon. You’ve done Copenhagen. And if one more “hidden gem” turns into a crowded backdrop, it’s time to look elsewhere.
The most culturally curious travelers are shifting their focus to places where ancient traditions meet contemporary creative scenes, where museums are still intimate, and where being early actually means something.
These are destinations having a true cultural moment not because they’re trending, but because they’re quietly shaping what’s next.
📍 Here are 10 places worth paying attention to now, before everyone else does.

You've done Lisbon. You’ve done Copenhagen. And if you see one more influencer posing in Tulum, you might scream. The world's most culturally literate travelers are looking elsewhere to places where ancient traditions meet contemporary art scenes, where you can still have a museum to yourself, and...

31/12/2025

It's rare to witness the end of a brand that never lost its cultural relevance. Even rarer when that brand maintained its iconic status across generations.

What strikes me most isn't just the loss, it's the missed opportunity. In an era where consumers actively seek authenticity and heritage, where nostalgia has become powerful currency, how did no one see a path forward for a brand with this much equity?
This wasn't a brand that had lost its way or become culturally obsolete. The DNA was strong. The legacy was intact. The challenge wasn't the brand itself; it was finding stewards with the vision to honor that legacy while having the courage to evolve it.
Too often we confuse preservation with stagnation. The best brand stewardship doesn't mean staying frozen in time, it means understanding the cultural essence so deeply that you can translate it forward with innovation. This brand had everything needed: recognition, emotional connection, story, authenticity. All the things ephemeral modern brands spend millions trying to manufacture.
The irony isn't lost on me: in a market flooded with brands that lack substance, we're losing one with decades of built equity because the right combination of vision and ex*****on couldn't come together.
Sometimes it takes more than business acumen to save an icon. It takes cultural understanding, creative courage, and people who see brand stewardship as both responsibility and opportunity.
This one deserved better. RIP MTV

10/12/2025

"Modern Art isn't dislocated, but something with roots, tradition, and continuity." — Cy Twombly

Museum Brandhorst

There is something almost sacred about experiencing great art in solitude, without the shuffle of feet or the murmur of voices to interrupt the dialogue between viewer and canvas. At Brandhorst Museum in Munich, I was given the rare gift of time. Time to sit, to absorb, to let Cy Twombly's monum

08/12/2025

In Memory of Martin Parr
From steam trains to selfies, from 1980s Palestine to Bristol protests, from working-class seaside resorts to the excesses of global tourism, Parr documented five decades of social change with unflinching honesty and surprising tenderness.

RIP Photographer Martin Parr Martin Parr looked like "a naff birdwatcher," according to his editor Wendy Jones. His appearance was so unassuming that during a recent public talk, he recounted how passersby remarked he was "a bit like Martin Parr" while he photographed a seasid

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