WARNING: FLASHING IMAGES AND NUDITY
the real WARNING: lazy post/possibly came out after midnight
Culture still present, Hull is still growing and bursting with culture. But I am one foot here, one foot away from Hull.
So this post is [not even hiding this fact] lastminutedotcom and it will be lazy short sweet pastry pie, very tiny insight into year of 2025.
lets go
For starters, the real star this year is Humber Street Gallery. In 2025 three ace exhibitions plus more. The gallery delivers diverse experience.
If I look back my most memorable cultural engagements been there: front exhibition space loaded with cozy sofas for a movie night, Lens Lab collaboration and smaller projects getting exhibited. From Bananarchy! to I’m sorry by Annabel McCourt; Incognito by Cosey Fanni Tutti
The exhibition below : I’m sorry by Annabel McCourt particular favorite of the year. I had a moment there mid week in a pretty empty gallery. I was sat in the space and all the messages sound-surrounded my brain as if I could hear the people whispering. No ghosts, really a proof that art is impactful.
Ferens Open Exhibition 2025 this year was good. The young generation was represented beautifully, usually most joy shines through that. Main exhibition had some spectacular showcases and even though photography never really gets the accurate exposure, I will forgive the mess, sculptures, paintings and other media really is fascinating.
Freedom Festival 2025 too was visited. From my vague memory of feeling; I took the festival visit as a break from extensive weekend workload situation, sort of off duty. Sun was shining and people enjoying the festival: what more can you ask.
For leisure purposes I think it can be hit and miss, over the years I have noticed very similar performances, more diversity would go a long way for picky spectators. Content-wise, fantastic photo opportunities.
Brew and Karim Skalli collab was a little treat for a longing soul. We came home with art. Some art on the wall in the dinging room. Great venue, supports all types of local artists and Karim’s work so subtle but powerful, analog wonder.
Elsewhere in Hull:
Then Hull:
And then on other news in Hull:
It was the dark evening that was lit up, Hull danced. As a spectator truly immersed myself into it. I had some lovely work for the festival done during the daytime activities, and it was very nice to stroll with no brief on the night.
Ahhhhhhhh, I don’t feel very proud this year, Hull has been on a smaller radar in 2025 due to work commitments. I was often sad to miss out local art/culture, I was aware of it, yet far away.
Gutted, but whatever is here is what I tried so hard to get to. It is the people around who encourage and motivate so for that I thank all.
I will keep my promises quiet, we’ll just see how 2026 calendar pans out, but Hull – keep thriving!
much love
Anete Sooda Photo
ANETE SOODA PHOTO 