OOF is a magazine and associated art gallery in London that explores the relationship between art and football. Each issue features contemporary visual art, photography, interviews, and essays by artists whose works consider the socio-political symbolism of, and societal reflections within, the sport. The name "OOF" is an allusion to the iconic typography of Ed Ruscha's 1962 painting, and a playful nod to sound of a ball being kicked. In this issue: "The Idea that Football and Politics Don't Mix is Absurd" It’s a World Cup year! And in OOF nature, this issue take a critical look beneath the obscuring festivities of football's biggest tournament. Highlights include the Spanish duo "Democracia", trying to to emancipate fans by bringing Marxist theory into the stands, "Wankers of the World" calling out sports-washing, and Neville Gable on the political symbols of goalposts. It's not all grim though! Joy filled features include a set of Ghanaian posters, BTS of France’s 1998 World Cup victory, and Hurvin Anderson's ongoing portraits of friends trying to get their ball back. London, UK; 16x24cm; 78 pages; Semi-annual, Summer 2026
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