INCAHOOTS

XYZ Gallery, Grays Inn / 5 Grays Inn Road / London, WC1X 8PH

17th April - 4th May 2025

Opening and Private View: 17th April 6-10pm

9 Contemporary fine artists

Plus Spoken word & Live Music / Short Films Screenings / Artist Demos & Interviews

INCAHOOTS is an eclectic mix of fine art, live music, spoken word, performances, experimental film and artist interviews.

Taking place at the XYZ gallery located on Grays Inn Road in London, WC1, this second edition of INCAHOOTS will showcase an eclectic lineup of 9 contemporary fine artists, alongside evening events, featuring a diverse mix of spoken word performances, live music, engaging artist interviews, short film screenings, theatrical read-throughs, workshops and more, all within this beautiful gallery space located in the heart of the city of London.

INCAHOOTS intends to generate a sense of unification across different artistic forms of expression and generations. By bridging various artistic disciplines, we seek to foster dialogue, inspire creativity, and celebrate the power of the arts to unite people from all walks of life.

Exhibiting artists include:

Francesca Alaimo
John Ball
Rosso Emerald Crimson
Jarek Jay Filipowicz
Katerina Iacovides
Jessica Illsley
Paul Kingsley Squire
Michelle Watson
Ben Wilson - (The Chewing Gum Man)

As well as the opening night and private view on the 17th April we have several special evening events planned...

Saturday 26th April

INCAHOOTS X STUDIO LIMINAL Film evening / Screening and live Q&A : 7.30 - 10.30pm

INCAHOOTS is proud to announce that we are in collaboration with the launch of film production company STUDIO LIMINAL. Join us for an exciting evening of cutting edge short films, as well as a chance to have a Q&A session with the filmmakers.

This evening will show a mix of short films from dark comedies, contemporary dance & high drama. Meet fellow creatives in this beautiful gallery space, right next to Chancery Lane station.

Films included are: Mother must be Fed - Written & Directed by Studio Liminal's Christian Bevan

Foxhole - Written by Adam Howes & Harry Davis, Directed by Tom Brittney

Breathless - Choreographed by Madeline Squire & Nicholas Shoesmith

Not a Mourning Person - Written by Toto Bruin & directed by Charlotte Hamblin Bar drinks available.

Friday 2nd May

INCAHOOTS special spoken word and live music event with artist interviews:

Doors open : 7pm / First performance 8pm - doors close 10.30 - 11pm

Come along and delve deep with us into the incredible work of our 9 selected artists, accompanied by spoken word poetry, live music & artist interviews for the return of this very special INCAHOOTS 2.0 event!

Enjoy the soulful vibes of new era hip hop, the inspiring poetry from spoken word artists & insights into the creative process from the artists themselves.

The last show was amazing, this night will be even better !

Saturday 3rd : 7.30 - 11pm

IN CAHOOTS X HAUS OF INTRUSIVE THOTS MASQUERADE BALL

We’re so excited to announce we’ll also be in collaboration with HAUS OF INTRUSIVE THOTS for our final night of our exhibition at the beautiful XYZ Gallery

Come along for this exhilarating night full of performances, hosted by Scarlett Love Stitt and the queer performance collective HAUS OF INTRUSIVE THOTS where best dress is a necessity.

We promise it’ll be a night you won’t want to miss and you won’t forget!

PERFORMANCES: Drag, cabaret, clown, burlesque, games & DJ’s

DRESS CODE: MASQUERADE BALL