The White Pube

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The White Pube

Reviews and essays on art, games, books, food, theme parks, whatever. Sometimes weird stories! Zarina Muhammad and Gabrielle de la Puente take turns spilling their guts and trying to right the art world's wrongs. You can find transcriptions on https://thewhitepube.co.uk

  1. 226

    Hurvin Anderson

    a review of Hurvin Anderson's show at Tate Britain, a text with some thoughts about painting. read the text version on the white pube website here🌱🌿🍃

  2. 225

    Museum of the Home

    and what it means to live a provisional life ! find the written version on our website; find the SPANISH version on our blog jijiji; buy our book poor artists !!!!! sign up to our patreon n you can join our discorddddd ok time to go to my ANKI lmao

  3. 224

    Bishwadhan Rai @ Zerui

    a text about Bishwadhan Rai's Being There @ Zerui, and about the door handle for my spare room, items in kitchen sink drain covers, the circumstantial image. read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/being-there

  4. 223

    Tip to Tip

    Guess who's going to Chileeeeeee. guess who's freaking out!!!!! hahahaha. you can find the written version of this on our website; the croydon book event this thursday has just released a few more free tickets. that's it! gotta go back to my job of freaking out cya

  5. 222

    Annie Versailles

    A duo show by Kelly Wu & Jo Ackerly. A text about characters and worlds and why we want to throw ourselves through portals and make psychic leaps. read the text here: thewhitepube.com/annie-versaillesCroydon event tickets link here✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

  6. 221

    Just Browsing @ the Bluecoat

    ive never enjoyed an exhibition less, whatttt is going on man. you can find the written version of this on our website & the other text I mentioned at the end is this one. I forgot to mention we're doing a talk in croydon apr 23rd maybe see you there! and as per usual here's our patreon so you can join the discord

  7. 220

    The Moment

    a text about The Moment (Charli xcx's cinematic autofiction, directed by Aidan Zamiri) and how we might all destroy the need to be COOL. read it here thewhitepube.co.uk/the-moment😎

  8. 219

    The UKIP protest in Liverpool

    This week's text is about UKIP trying to have a go of Liverpool, and it's also about the new documentary Everybody to Kenmure Street. You can find the written version on our website and you can support more writing and join our discord for 1 pound a month here

  9. 218

    Kobby Adi @ Cabinet

    this week's review is of Kobby Adi's Untitled show at Cabinet. It is also about the language we use to talk about conceptual art and my paranoid dreams. read the text version here: thewhitepube.co.uk/kobby-adi-cabinetsupport our writing on Patreon from as little as £1 a month! (📦🎁🗳🗃 or any other boxes)

  10. 217

    There Is No Antimemetics Division

    spoiler-free text about a book you might wanna read. here's the written version if you prefer words in your eyes instead of in your ears. we're doing a patreon push at the moment to try to up our income by reminding you all how great our discord server is ok my loves see you on the next episode

  11. 216

    Next of Kin

    a review of Beatriz Olabarrieta's show *Next of Kin* at Rose Easton. talking about ultra-anti-painting, fugitivity, and how commercial galleries never show u anything really critical or interesting!read it here: thewhitepube.com/nextofkin

  12. 215

    Crisis Acres

    if you click on this you are a 👑 CULTURAL OMNIVORE 👑 find the written version on the white pube website love you goodbye (sign up to our patreon to join our discord! only 1 pound a month)

  13. 214

    Melania

    gross I know. find the written version on our website, and support us at 1 pound a month if you can!!! its so beautiful to be a podcast with no adverts

  14. 213

    I Who Have Never Known Men

    spoiler free book talk! text version on our website & support us on patreon @ 1 pound a month here thanks gang : )

  15. 212

    The Sauna

    This text is not a review, it is about going to Hackney Wick Community Sauna. Read the text here: thewhitepube.com/the-saunathanks! 🧖🏾‍♀️

  16. 211

    Butter

    I got a new chronic illness! time to dish ha ha ha. this week's review is about Asako Yuzuki's book Butter and the madness of dietary requirements. text version on our website if you want it : ) sign up to our patreon @ 1 pound a month to join our discord its a very nice internet place

  17. 210

    The Eyesore

    My boyfriend has a meter long slightly shiny wooden print of Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa. I hate it. This text is about why. read it here🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

  18. 209

    ABBA Voyage

    this is the last review before our December holiday! it is a text about ABBA Voyage and big tech and disembodiment. have a nice december, n see u in the new year <3 :)read the text here: thewhitepube.com/abba

  19. 208

    Low Roar

    written version of this text is here! thanks for all your support this year. I (gdlp) will see you next year : )

  20. 207

    METROPOLIS

    A text about a group show about the city, curated by Jacob Sirkinread the text heresupport twp's writing heresee u next time!!

  21. 206

    Katabasis

    spoiler free review of RF Kuang's new book ! written version on our website here cya next time !!!!!!

  22. 205

    Outernet

    and the Ursula k le Guin map exhibition @ AA gallery! Both bad hahahaha u can find the written version of this text on the white pube

  23. 204

    The Jester / The Wall

    A text about Sophia al Maria's Wall-Based Work performance at Frieze Art Fair.read the text hereTICKETS FOR FOYLESTICKETS FOR UNITOM

  24. 203

    IT'S OUR 10TH BIRTHDAY!!!! so here's a Q&A about Poor Artists etc

    bonus episode: a recording from a talk we did at San Mei Gallery as part of Van Gogh House's Festival of EncountersThank you to Anna Bromwich for inviting us to be a part of the festival, and thank you to Rufus for the recording :)You can buy the Paperback of Poor Artists hereKeep us going for ANOTHER 10 years by supporting us on Patreon

  25. 202

    Sincere Seeker

    A review of Sincere Seeker, Nicola Singh's show at Cubitt, curated by Seán Elder. Read it here: thewhitepube.com/sincere-seekerPoor Artists Paperback OUT NOW!!!!

  26. 201

    John Moores Painting Prize

    twenny twenny five. Find the written version on our website, get the paperback of Poor Artists here & idk what else! have a nice day!!!!!!!!

  27. 200

    Onion Jack

    a text about national symbols and how they must always be destroyed. read the text here: thewhitepube.com/onionjack

  28. 199

    Liverpool Biennial 2025

    there's an ongoing fundraiser for migrants in liverpool here; you can find the written version of the biennial review on the white pube here. that's all! see you on the next one la

  29. 198

    Ethel Cain

    This week's review is ... Ethel Cain 💿 you can find the written version on the white pube 💿 the paperback for Poor Artists is finally out on October 3rd if you wanna get a copy!!

  30. 197

    LCD Soundsystem

    I went to a gig! That's 2 music reviews this year I can't believe I'm a music critic now. Find the written version here + if you can afford to support us, consider signing up to our patreon. (shh, we are about to take a month break from sunday texts so we can speedrun book two, so any patreon help right now would be especially appreciated!)

  31. 196

    Death Stranding 2

    Thank you Playstation for the review code. uuuu can find the written version here. keep on keeping on

  32. 195

    Empty Alcove / Rotting Figure

    a text about Dan Guthrie's commission at Chisenhale: Empty Alcove / Rotting Figureread it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/empty-alcove-rotting-figureDigital archive: earf.info

  33. 194

    Gaza Biennale (UK Jinnaah)

    A review of Gaza Biennale's exhibition, Upon the Ruins of this World, @ Ugly Duck. Thinking about what a biennale even is in the first place.Read the text here: thewhitepube.com/gaza-biennaleHere's Gaza Biennale's UK Jinnaah's ig, to stay tuned for future activity: instagram.com/gazabiennale_jinnaahukand Gaza Biennale's website: gazabiennale.org🇵🇸

  34. 193

    Radio 1's Big Weekend

    A text about girls with guitars and also Ed Atkins' book Flowers. A little two-for-one : ) find the written version of this on our website, support us on Patreon here, and buy our book Poor Artists wherever you buy your books!!!!!

  35. 192

    Confessions of a Commercial Gallerist

    Fra Angelico, the art-priest on shift, hears the confession of a commercial galleristread it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/confessionssupport our writing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support⁠⁠⁠emoji: 🥂🍾

  36. 191

    Monkey King

    do you think it's possible to change the worst things about yourself? this week's text is about a mythological character from Chinese history and how we might be the same person. another big health update too! find the written version of the text here and get our book Poor Artists woooooo

  37. 190

    How many copies of the book have sold?

    a 2025 q&a about how the book is doing, the things that we secretly find annoying about each other, our rudest reader interactions, and what's happening with book two :p watch the VIDEO of this chat here; support the white pube here :)

  38. 189

    On Ugliness

    Or, on why I want to be confused / why I love strangeness. Talking about On Ugliness: Medieval and Contemporary @ Skarstedt. Read the text version here: thewhitepube.co.uk/on-uglinesssupport our writing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support⁠⁠⁠emoji: 👹👺

  39. 188

    Creating Identity Charms

    I have good news!!!!!! this week's text is about midodrine, Chile and the artist Phoebe Kaniewska. listen to hear the good news woooo or read about it on our website here. Sign up to our Patreon to join the discord if you want also. I hate all other social media except the white pube discord. there, I said it.

  40. 187

    The Crit

    This week's text is about listening in on a crit :)read it here: thewhitepube.com/the-critsupport our writing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support⁠⁠emoji: 👼

  41. 186

    Lapvona

    spoiler free text about Lapvona and a clinical trial I did this week and reading books all the way to the end even when you don't love them. Find the written version on our website here ; sign up to our Patreon here to join our discord; and please buy our book Poor Artists! it's out in hardback, audiobook and ebook!! paperback aint til October baby

  42. 185

    The Roundabout Artist

    This week's text is a short story about roundabout art! About where art sits in the public sphere, where it is surprising or unexpected! Read the text: thewhitepube.co.uk/the-roundabout-artistsupport our writing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support⁠emoji: 🏝🏖

  43. 184

    The Hearing Test

    I write about the app called Visible that is supposed to help you with energy-limiting health conditions, and I write about Eliza Barry Callahan's 2024 book The Hearing Test. You can find the written version here, our Patreon here, and here's a referral code to the app. I have no idea if it's worth it yet. In the first few weeks yes? But ask me again in 6 months

  44. 183

    Much love I leave behind

    Athen Kardashian and Nina Mhach Durban @ Indigo + Madder, a postcard in a courtyard, my aunt's fridge.read the text: thewhitepube.co.uk/athen-ninasupport our writing: ⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/supportemoji: 💄💋

  45. 182

    Mary and the Rabbit Dream

    did you know all the long covid clinics in the UK were closing down in March? in this episode, I write about money and my PIP disaster and my last long covid clinic appointment, but I also write about a woman who gives birth to rabbits. You can find the text version on our website & you can get a copy of Mary and the Rabbit Dream on Galley Beggar's website 🐇

  46. 181

    NO MORE FOUND OBJECTS

    an essay about readymades, found objects in art and whether that's a good thing (and what it all **MEANS**!)read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/found-objectsthe emoji for this text is: 🔳◼️

  47. 180

    Spray

    this week's text is a review of SPRAY, Ella Fleck @ Season 4 Episode 6 read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/spray here's a link to the gallery's website Support our writing: ⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support 💘💨💘💨💘💨💘💨💘💨💘💨💘💨💘💨

  48. 179

    London Art Fair

    I went to London and back in a day and now my body is paying for it. A text about London Art Fair -> written version here -> give us £1 a month here -> and I'll see you on the next one

  49. 178

    Grey Unpleasant Land: Sophia Al-Maria and Lydia Ourahmane @ Spike Island

    A story about an exhibition about nationhood, national mythologies, property & inheritance. Read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/grey-unpleasant-land Support our writing: ⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support 👑🤴👸👑🤴👸👑🤴👸👑🤴👸👑🤴👸👑🤴👸

  50. 177

    Woman on the Edge of Time

    Kicking off the 2025 reviews with a book I think I might love: the 1976 novel Woman on the Edge of Time by American writer and activist Marge Piercy. You can find the written version of this on our website, you can support The White Pube here, and I'll see ya on the next one babYyyyy

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Reviews and essays on art, games, books, food, theme parks, whatever. Sometimes weird stories! Zarina Muhammad and Gabrielle de la Puente take turns spilling their guts and trying to right the art world's wrongs. You can find transcriptions on https://thewhitepube.co.uk

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