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We’ve been working hard on planning the Wilde Volk exhibition at In a Land gallery in Hebden Bridge, and finally have details to share with you. The exhibition will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between August 7th and August 9th, from 12pm to 4pm. We’re also running a series of special events: Sunday…

In a Land Gallery, Hebden Bridge 8–30 August 2026 This exhibition brings together photography, sculpture, masks and sound inspired by European folk rituals, including Krampus, Perchten, Kukeri and Busójárás. The exhibition also features Yorkshire’s Whitby Krampus Run, showcasing their Austrian-inspired masks alongside a live appearance during the exhibition period. Workshops, talks and drawing sessions take place…

Wilde Volk takes many forms, including exhibitions, installations, talks and publications, created in collaboration with international artists, photographers and sound makers. Contributors include Ivo Danchev, Kerry Boettcher, Melita Dennett, and the Spirit of Gravity collective, whose sound works are developed from field recordings gathered during these journeys. Other collaborators include Jeff Kazimir and Penny Toomey,…

The Wilde Volk zine brings together short stories from Melita Dennet, Kerry Boettcher and Sooxanne, through photography, art and curses. Each issue documents journeys into winter rituals, featuring images, reflections and research gathered along the way.£10 + £3 UK P&P To order:PayPal: paypal.me/wildevolkEmail: kerry.boettcher@hotmail.co.uk

Wilde Volk: Rites and Reverberations is an immersive soundtrack created with the Spirit of Gravity collective. Using field recordings gathered during festival journeys, the sound work transforms raw audio into layered, atmospheric compositions, echoing the rhythms, textures and intensity of these rituals. Copies can be downloaded from Bandcamp.