@joshspero

I’m not here now. Associate arts editor @FT. Pictures/personal stuff on IG @joshspero. Things formerly known as tweets on Bluesky @joshspero.bsky.social

 London, England
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Joined March 2009
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I have four codes for BlueSky -- like Twitter without the Nazis (so far). DM me for one.
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Neil Fisher@nfmusic10 Oct 2023
Barrie Kosky’s Rheingold (2023)
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"Disappointment with Starmer is, in the end, a sublimation of disappointment with Britain" on.ft.com/3ZRYcgg via @financialtimes
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🧑‍⚖️After far too long, the @FT Great Debate returns to Hong Kong on Monday Oct 16 feat dazzling colleagues @Urbandirt @QianerLiu @ElaineDMoore @jburnmurdoch @MsHannahMurphy @EleanorOlcott moderated by the judicious @RobinBHarding. You won’t want to miss it: eventbrite.hk/e/financial-ti…
Financial Times Great Debate ‘AI is the white collar worker’s best friend’ Join us for an evening of lively debate, featuring the FT’s leading experts who will argue for and against the statement that ‘AI is the white collar worker’s best friend’. The debate will be followed by a drinks reception to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the FT Asia edition. 16 October, 2023 (Monday) 6pm-8.30pm HKEX Connect Hall 1/F, One and Two Exchange Square, Central Doors open at 6.00pm, debate starts at 6.30pm Cocktail reception at 7.30pm

ALT Financial Times Great Debate ‘AI is the white collar worker’s best friend’ Join us for an evening of lively debate, featuring the FT’s leading experts who will argue for and against the statement that ‘AI is the white collar worker’s best friend’. The debate will be followed by a drinks reception to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the FT Asia edition. 16 October, 2023 (Monday) 6pm-8.30pm HKEX Connect Hall 1/F, One and Two Exchange Square, Central Doors open at 6.00pm, debate starts at 6.30pm Cocktail reception at 7.30pm

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This all sounds positive --> Exclusive: UK shadow culture secretary to map out first national infrastructure plan for the arts: theartnewspaper.com/2023/10/…

Exclusive: UK shadow culture secretary to map out first national infrastructure plan for the arts

In an interview ahead of the Labour conference, Thangam Debbonaire also promises action on artist visas, copyright law and artificial intelligence

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Boxenlude@BoxenIude9 Oct 2023
Deutsche wenn eine zweite Kasse öffnet
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BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union reverses commissioner's announcement to 'immediately' suspend development aid for Palestinians.
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When the Shadow Culture Minister calls for something “that should exist” and the organisation you’re a trustee of has already been working on it for two years. V proud of @_CFTA. Please give us a follow and help to amplify our voice
Jack Gamble@JackGamble9 Oct 2023
Fantastic to hear @ThangamMP announcing support for a unified map of cultural spaces across the UK. We’ve started that work with the @_CFTA Arts Map, and passionately believe in its potential to better connect people to arts opportunities everywhere. map.campaignforthearts.org

Arts Map | Campaign for the Arts

The Arts Map is a work-in-progress directory of UK creative spaces and cultural organisations.

map.campaignforthearts.org
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Oh great, the mayor of a Greek city just said "fa*gots" on national television in reference to the openly gay head of the opposition. In case I ever need reminding why I live abroad
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‘The Guest’: the Palestinian mastermind behind deadly Israel incursion via @FT on.ft.com/48H4iE6
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Head to IG for my pics/thoughts on Gagosian’s moving Christo show in this C18 Spitalfields house instagram.com/joshspero?igsh…
A three-storey brick townhouse with ancient peeling pink paint on the ground floor, darker over the shutters

ALT A three-storey brick townhouse with ancient peeling pink paint on the ground floor, darker over the shutters

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Oz Katerji
@OzKaterji8 Oct 2023
According to local authorities, the Israeli death toll is now at 350 people, and the Palestinian death toll is up to 313 people.
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Oct 8 is #InternationalLesbianDay a chance to celebrate and raise awareness of issues facing #Lesbians all over the world. We support lesbians from around the globe who come here seeking sanctuary. We continue to fight for a safe place for them and all the #LGBTQ community.
Lesbian flag with text which reads "Happy International Lesbian Day!" and rainbow Migration logo

ALT Lesbian flag with text which reads "Happy International Lesbian Day!" and rainbow Migration logo

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Deborah Cole@doberah7 Oct 2023
Berlin-Kreuzberg will lay #Stolpersteine tomorrow for the Boholle family, among the few Afro-Germans to gain German citizenship in the 1920s only to face Nazi persecution in the 2 decades to come berlin.de/ba-friedrichshain-….
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Having been screamed at by a waiter last night (CC @HarrietFL)
Meme saying Friendship ended with Wong Kei, now Cafe TPT is my best friend

ALT Meme saying Friendship ended with Wong Kei, now Cafe TPT is my best friend

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Had one of those swimming breakthroughs where I can feel muscles working for the first time
Smiling selfie in front of the lido

ALT Smiling selfie in front of the lido

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FT Weekend@ftweekend8 Oct 2023
Warm up for Frieze Week in London with our expert guide to the past and present on.ft.com/3ZLvJZl

Frieze Week in London 2023

We look back on 20 years of the Frieze art fair, find out why London’s art market scene is so buoyant, hear from Wolfgang Tillmans and much more

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Sadiq Khan
@SadiqKhan7 Oct 2023
I remain in close contact with senior leadership at the Met and communities across our city. Londoners will see an additional police presence. Let me be clear: hate crime in London will not be tolerated.
Metropolitan Police
@metpoliceuk7 Oct 2023
We are aware of a number of incidents, including those that have been shared on social media, in relation to the ongoing conflict in Israel and the border with Gaza. The Met has increased policing patrols across parts of London in order to provide a visible presence and reassurance to our communities. We remain in contact with partners and community leaders to listen to any concerns. Anyone who experiences threatening behaviour or is worried about their safety is urged to contact police. We are aware that the ongoing conflict may lead to protests over the coming days. We will ensure that an appropriate policing plan is in place in order to balance the right to protest against any disruption to Londoners.

ALT We are aware of a number of incidents, including those that have been shared on social media, in relation to the ongoing conflict in Israel and the border with Gaza. The Met has increased policing patrols across parts of London in order to provide a visible presence and reassurance to our communities. We remain in contact with partners and community leaders to listen to any concerns. Anyone who experiences threatening behaviour or is worried about their safety is urged to contact police. We are aware that the ongoing conflict may lead to protests over the coming days. We will ensure that an appropriate policing plan is in place in order to balance the right to protest against any disruption to Londoners.

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