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Entitled Faith, his photographs explore the meaning of 'faith' in today's "always switched on" world and touch upon pressing concerns such as hedonism, online trolls, tribalism, social media, fame, and the fragility of public services.

Each theatrical image features his muses (up-and-coming musicians, models, artists, creatives and friends), all portrayed as icons - biblical, historical, royal, mythological - but within a contemporary setting.

You can see Nukem's new body of work at the Maddox Gallery in Mayfair, London this September. The immersive show, called Faith, creatively blends themes of romanticism and materialism, softness and strength, glamour and retribution, heroes and gods. "In our increasingly secular world, 'faith' is an exploration of the pockets in which to place our beliefs," explains Nukem.

Of course, this isn't the first time Nukem has studied the human spirit in the 21st century. A creative child, self-taught in various mediums, it was whilst developing a small fashion company that he discovered his passion for photography and developed his unique style.

Having shot covers for a vast range of publications including Mixmag, Beautiful Bizarre, Noctis and Lowdown, in 2017 Nukem directed Firetrap's A/W TV campaign. He has also shot campaigns for BOY London, Selfridges, Twisted Tailor, Without Prejudice, ADYN and Glitterbox.

Nukem has worked closely with a number of record labels and artists including Defected Records, Good Soldier, Warner Music, Universal, IAMDDB, Dennis Sulta, Jordan Stephens and Badass B. In 2019, he directed a campaign for Visit Britain that focuses on the benefits of living in London for young creatives. Formerly creative director to English Rock Band The Hunna, Nukem was recently enlisted to direct their upcoming music video.

Faith opens at Mayfair's Maddox Gallery on 6 September.

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Haris Nukem's theatrical photographs explore the meaning of 'faith' in today's connected world

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Entitled Faith, his photographs explore the meaning of 'faith' in today's "always switched on" world and touch upon pressing concerns such as hedonism, online trolls, tribalism, social media, fame, and the fragility of public services. Each theatrical image features his muses (up-and-coming musicians, models, artists, creatives and friends), all portrayed as icons - biblical, historical, royal, mythological - but within a contemporary setting.

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𝕯𝖚𝖒𝖆𝖍~ 𝔄𝔫𝔡 𝔞𝔰 𝔱𝔥𝔢 ℭ𝔞𝔭𝔦𝔯𝔬𝔱𝔢𝔰 𝔪𝔞𝔯𝔠𝔥𝔢𝔡, 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔰𝔬𝔩𝔢𝔰 𝔬𝔣 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔦𝔯 𝔟𝔞𝔯𝔢 𝔣𝔢𝔢𝔱 𝔴𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔣𝔩𝔞𝔶𝔢𝔡 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔭𝔲𝔫𝔦𝔰𝔥𝔢𝔡 𝔟𝔶 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔩𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔦𝔱𝔰𝔢𝔩𝔣. 𝔄𝔰 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔶 𝔱𝔯𝔲𝔡𝔤𝔢𝔡 𝔞𝔠𝔯𝔬𝔰𝔰 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔢𝔫𝔡𝔩𝔢𝔰𝔰 𝔳𝔬𝔦𝔡 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔶 𝔩𝔢𝔣𝔱 𝔟𝔢𝔥𝔦𝔫…

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“人在模仿佛，人在往神的方向走，而这个渠

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“人在模仿佛，人在往神的方向走，而这个渠道就是科

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- 大悲宇宙
Buddism
"People are imitate Buddha, people are walking in the direction of God by developing technology.
- DABEIYUZHOU

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14 High Fashions Straight Out Of Our Dystopian Future

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Feb 27, 2013 - The end of the world is not the end of couture. Dutch designer Iris van Herpen merges 3-D printer technology with high-end fashion for a postapocalyptic result.

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As well as being one of London's major transport hubs, the Elephant and Castle (or, more simply, the 'as locals like to call it) is one of the capital's more peculiarly named areas.

Thanks to its post-war jumble of tower blocks, roaring traffic and gloomy pedestrian subways, Elephant and Castle has become rather unloved over the years... which, when you consider the area's long and fascinating history, is a sentiment nothing short of travesty.

Today, the name of the early settlement lives on in two roads- Newington Causeway and Newington Butts which lie either side of the present day junction.

During the Medieval era, such exercise grounds existed all over the kingdom thanks to a law drawn up in 1252 which stated all Englishmen between the ages of 15 and 60 were required to own a bow and to practice their shooting skills every Sunday!

The Elephant stomps in

The Elephant and Castle eponym evolved thanks to a tavern which established itself in the area (to this day, a pub by the same name operates on the junction's northern roundabout).

Although the image of an elephant partnered with a castle was fairly common at the time, what the pub's owner was precisely referring to when they named their boozer remains a mystery.

Perhaps it was an allusion to a heraldic symbol? Or an early chess piece?

Then again, the landlord may have been aligning the tavern with the Worshipful Company of Cutlers ; the guild responsible for regulating the manufacture of weapons and cutlery who, for many years, incorporated ivory into the handles of their wares- hence their coat of arms bearing the Elephant and Castle icon:

Sadly, this celebrated pachyderm somehow managed to wangle its trunk into a large rake of wine... an indulgence which evidently killed the sorry beast after three years spent in the tower.

At least it died happy...

Although Twelfth Night is set nowhere near London (or even England), it is likely that Shakespeare slotted the name in as a cheeky local reference which most of the audience would have understood- the Bard's Globe T heatre being situated just under a mile away from the area.

It is also possible that the allusion may have been included as an early form of advertising for the tavern, especially as it was within staggering distance of sinful Southwark's playhouses and !

The area begins to boom

In 1760, a blacksmith's workshop in the village was enlarged and converted into a tavern which adopted the Elephant and Castle title.

With London's road network expanding around these two new and vital river crossings, the Elephant and Castle quickly became an important hub in the capital's burgeoning transport network.

As well as the growing importance of the Elephant and Castle, the Reformed Baptists also chose the location as it marks the approximate site where the ' Southwark Martyrs ' (a group of Protestants executed during the reign of Mary I for their faith) were suffered the brutal fate of being burnt at the stake.

When it first opened, the Metropolitan Tabernacle had a congregation numbering over 5,000 people.

Despite being destroyed by fire in 1898 and Nazi bombs in 1941, the main front portico survived and remains a prominent Elephant and Castle landmark.

Rebuilt in 1957, the interior now hosts religious sermons which are broadcast on Sky Television every Saturday afternoon.

The Elephant also became a vital cog in London's sprawling tram network.

Thanks to its multitude of transport links, Elephant and Castle grew into a major shopping and entertainment destination during the early 20 th century, earning it the nickname; the ' Piccadilly of South London. '

A short, moving film from the early 1950s entitled ' The Elephant Will Never Forget ' which details the end of tram services in London can be viewed below:

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Glamour at the Elephant

Two of the most popular destinations in the Elephant's glitzy heyday were the large department store, William Tarn and Co , and the mighty Trocadero cinema.

It also boasted Europe's largest Wurlitzer organ.

In 1932, the Trocadero was joined by a second cinema; the Coronet; an art-deco 2,000 seater picture house which opened up on the opposite side of the road after being converted from the Victorian built, Theatre Royal.

Despite the glitz, the Elephant was still home to many of London's impoverished, including a large number of down and outs, footage of whom was also included in London at Night:

Although the Elephant's colossal Trocadero has long since vanished, the Coronet is still going strong, now employed as a for many varied events ranging from club nights to boxing.

A very famous resident

Despite being no longer able to provide an evening out at the pictures, Elephant and Castle is now home to The Cinema Museum which can be found on Dugard Way.

Although discreet (at present, if you wish to visit, a tour must be booked), this museum maintains a vast collection of historical cinematic artefacts ranging from the 1890s to the present day; everything from usher's uniforms and vintage cinema fittings, to publicity shots and rare celluloid reels.

In the late 1890s, one of the many poor Londoners to spend time within this depressing institution was a young child called Charles Spencer Chaplin.

Growing up in South London, Charlie's childhood was defined by crushing poverty.

Along with a chronic lack of cash, his mother, Hannah Chaplin, also suffered from poor mental health; a condition which led to her spending time in the Bedlam Lunatic Asylum.

Today, you can still visit the hospital in which Charlie's mother was incarcerated... it is now the , a short walk away from the heart of Elephant and Castle.

Charlie Chaplin's childhood experiences of growing up in the area would later influence his famous film work which was characterized by a mixture of working-class humour and heart-breaking pathos, with those in authority often portrayed as bullying jobsworths.

In this feature length silent film, Charlie's 'Little Tramp' has raised an abandoned child from infanthood, the pair very much becoming father and son.

However, when the authorities discover the pair living in hardship , they see fit to cart the child away...

Although filmed in Los Angeles, the following famous sequence contains profound and deeply moving echoes of Chaplin's south London childhood, especially the desperation he would have experienced whilst being forcefully parted from his mother at the gates of Lambeth workhouse.

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A History of the Elephant & Castle (Part One)

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As well as being one of London's major transport hubs, the Elephant and Castle (or, more simply, the 'Elephant' as locals like to call it) is one of the capital's more peculiarly named areas. Thanks to its post-war jumble of tower blocks, roaring traffic and gloomy pedestrian subways, Elephant and Castle has become rather unloved...

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AND THIS, YOU SAY IS MY LIFE
Finding our fate/ escaping our fate
How can one be warm alone
You who never arrived
The colour NO
Neither despair nor shame
Lassitude
Snared in an evil time

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Everytime I arrived Elephant&Castle by uber, I say "You can stop here" to the driver. Also, I always take bus 1 and 196 here.
And my favorite drink in my hometown is Diet Coke.

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EXPLORE
RHYTHM
LOUD
MISERABLE

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CHINDOGU / MARKETING DIERCTO/ MOCK UP / XX LAGER

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CHINDOGU / MARKETING DIERCTO/ MOCK UP / XX LAGER

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CHINDOGU / MARKETING DIERCTO/ MOCK UP / XX LAGER

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CHINDOGU / MARKETING DIERCTO/ MOCK UP / XX LAGER

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Title of work: Flower fireplace

Your two words: Smoke & flower

Size of artwork: 22x18

Medium: Cardboard, string, marker, and tape.

Artist statement: Flowers cannot smoke, but smoke reminds me of fire. So I create a flower shape fire place.