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German artist Albert Oehlen doesn't have a very high opinion of the materials he uses to produce his collage works – supermarket and billboard advertising with an aesthetic he describes as “ghastly”. These ads do, however, have an extremely...
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Coming in with a late but very strong entry for the WTF? Moment of the Week is Eric Yahnker and his Ebony and Benghazi series of paintings, drawings and sculptures. It will be a while before I can watch the Christopher Reeve Superman films again...
Journal
Artists Christine Istad and Elizabeth Pacini will bring the SUN to this year’s 100% Norway at Tent London. The public piece of art that represents their country at this year’s 10th anniversary exhibition will be a first for London. An imposing...
Journal
If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise. Or at least you are in this particular West Sussex wood, where gramophone-headed elephants on bicycles roam side-by-side with eerie mirrors and reclaimed copper and corten steel human...
The Edit
Jean Jullien seems to be a man obsessed. Obsessed with what? Bums. If he was British, we'd be mildly concerned by his voyeuristic La Plage collection, but it's OK, he's French, and everyone knows the Europeans are a bit mucky. You'd be put on the...
Art & Culture
Let's face it, if you've seen one picture of the Eiffel Tower, you've seen them all – clichéd holiday snaps are the worst. What really would be interesting is seeing Paris through the eyes of a local, who knows where all the city's treasures are...
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What does a bass player grunge queen do when they are not making sweet beautiful noise with their iconic band Sonic Youth? You are about to find out, as Kim Gordon returns to New York's White Columns gallery, the scene of her first solo exhibition...
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Using three simple symbols, Aboriginal artist Reko Rennie gives us his take on the sovereignty of Australia in his series of Black Diamond paintings, clones of repeating golden crowns and Aboriginal flags with a different coloured diamond at the...
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I don't know about you, but I absolutely abhor having my picture taken – the one of me at the bottom of this page that looks like a portrait was actually taken on the sly in a bar when I was half cut watching football, and yet for some reason I...
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I'm sure someone somewhere once said something about art being the new rock and roll – doesn't merit Googling but it's typical lazy-journo rhetoric nonetheless. Well, rock and roll is going nowhere and doesn't need superseding by anything, thank...
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The origins of Alex Noble's Creatures from the Kaleidoscope begin with his Mannequink project, an altogether more monochromatic venture in which he and photographer Joe McGorty transformed three female musicians into bondage dummies. In his latest...
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Chinese artist Qiu Jie works at the confluence of many styles and subjects, as a result of his unusual training. The Shanghai Light Industry College and the city's School of Decorative Arts gave him a grounding in realism which is still very much...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
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Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
Dispatches
Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...
Dispatches
In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...