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Considering Charles M. Schulz would proclaim his iconic comic strip was "about nothing", the influence of Peanuts on popular culture has been—and continues to be—nothing short of monumental; Snoopy and his human friends inspiring artists to...
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Pictures of Felix Treadwell receiving his Hix Award last year piqued my interest. Next to a grinning Tracy Emin, the young artist’s hesitant, friendly, low-wattage presence was striking, reminding me of Elliott Smith’s immortal white-tuxed...
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Unless you were lucky enough to work at Disneyland dressed as one of Walt's famous characters, you probably won't know that a pair of Vans was part of the official uniform for cast members throughout the 1960s, '70s and '80s. The association between...
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Forget about Mickey Mouse, the real top cat of animated animals is Felix, and he's getting due props at a group show featuring the work of Los Angeles' diverse creative community. Slow Culture, a gallery in the Highland Park neighbourhood, has...
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Der-duh. Der-duh... If you're the kind of person that only needs to hear those two famous notes on a cello before you're diving for cover behind the sofa clutching a spear-gun, it's probably best to give Detroit's Eastern Market a wide berth. Never...
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Buff Monster made a name for himself by putting up thousands of hand-silkscreened posters across Los Angeles, and other far-away places. His work is characterised by happy characters living in brightly-colored bubbly landscapes. Along with...
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If only life was like a Disney film - a world filled with big-eyed innocents whose innate goodness always triumphs in the end, and where even the evil witches have pretty good skin. Jeff Hong knows all about those kind of fantasy worlds, as he...
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Time has mellowed Roger Law. Once a raving left-winger with very vociferous political opinions, the co-creator of anarchic TV show Spitting Image is now a laid-back ceramicist, while his partner in puppetry Peter Fluck – always the quieter of...
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What's up with Joyce Pensato's normally cheerful cartoon characters? The cast of former childhood favourites has taken on a distinctly sinister air; the seemingly frantic, manic brushstrokes and the sombre black and white enamel paints she uses...
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Continuing our series of posts from Pictoplasma 2013, I met the wonderfully curious Mr Clement on a boutique-lined street in Berlin to get to the bottom of his iconic Petit Lapin sculptures - discussing little old French ladies, where his name...
Fashion
London takes the fashion torch off New York on Friday to kick off London Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2013 round of shows. This season Disney is shining a spotlight on their leading lady with the help of the LFW designers. Minnie Mouse’s...
Stuff Crush
“I am not sure whether my father totally understood my fascination with his photographs of package holidays,” explains artist Jake Clark, whose obsession with seaside resort architecture has been informed by his childhood growing up in the...
City Notes
Opening today, 28 February, Hôtel Hana Paris is the latest addition to the Adresses Hotels Collection, a fancy group of decadent boutique hotels that includes Monsieur George and Saint Tropez's La Ponche; the five-star luxury property set to...
City Notes
Passing away at the age of 60 in May 2021, Michelangelo Lovelace was a Cleveland-based artist renowned for his vibrant paintings depicting quotidian scenes of urban life, policing, poverty, war, and personal investigations of Black Identity....
City Notes
An urban sanctuary so laid back it's horizontal, Pátio do Tijolo is a truly beautiful 24-room boutique hotel that offers its guests a fusion of authentic Lisbon tradition with soothing contemporary aesthetics. Drawing on the 'slow life' concept,...
Dispatches
Borrowing money to fund a trip is generally not smart. But it is an option for those without sufficient funds. You could save to finance your dream trip, but that can take years. Likewise, it might not always be feasible, especially when...
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For passionate food enthusiasts, travel isn't just about exploring new landscapes; it's a chance to embark on a delicious adventure! Culinary travel, the art of journeying with taste buds in tow, is booming in popularity. This blog post is your...
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When it comes to immersing yourself in the vibrant floral scene of Hong Kong, finding the perfect florist in the city is essential. Whether you're in search of exquisite blooms for a special occasion or simply want to add a touch of natural beauty...
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