Journal
Well respected and much-decorated illustrator and graphic designer Bob Gill is going strong well into his 80s - we hope Bob (probably should be Mr Gill to the likes of us) won't mind us mentioning that he's getting on a bit these days, but is...
Journal
There's nothing like a gallery exhibition to prove a street artist has made it in their field – one can't move for urban spray-painters making the move indoors, and with the weather the way it is, who can blame them? While most of them are happy...
The Edit
The world of the architect is a fascinating one to inhabit, especially when they treat you to a sneak peak into their imaginations, letting loose with conceptual drawings in which practicality, or at least what is possible at the time, goes out of...
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If you like pop-art, you'll like Roy Lichtenstein, and if you like Lichtenstein, you'll love this 125-piece retrospective of his work – the largest in 20 years – opening today at the Tate Modern. Lichtenstein's most recognisable style is that of...
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"Critic, mother and muse to many", Valerie Mallory was also a gallery owner, founding her eponymous art space in New York, 1978. The following year, the art maven was shipped out of the US and the deported curator's gallery was no more. Until now,...
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easy does it is the name of this exhibition at Glasgow's David Dale Gallery and Studios, which “examines the complexity inherent within the simplest of actions”. Now I don't know about you, but whenever I've tried to stick a dog to the wall by...
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The division between pop iconography and brand imagery is so faint it's worth questioning if it exists at all, and that's the faint line Aussie artist Ben Frost has been cheerfully trampling all over in The Perfect Drug. Painting directly onto...
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The last time we saw a felt-tip pen being put to artistic use, the instructions were to colour within the lines. With Unknown Artist, Australian mystery TextaQueen shows how far one can go with markers and fibre-tips, for it is with these seemingly...
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We think something bad must have happened to artist Nathan James. Maybe he stopped taking the pills, maybe he took too many. Whatever has occurred to cause it, things have gotten fascinatingly twisted in the artistic output of the Ontarian who is...
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As part of the major Duchamp Season Dancing Around Duchamp, the Barbican Art Gallery opened The Bride and the Bachelors yesterday, a major exhibition that will run until 9th June. Exploring the beginnings of contemporary art as an ironic revolt...
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The title of Jay Howell's new solo show, Enthusiastic Person, couldn't be more apt; as an arty type of guy he's got it damn near perfect. Dividing his time between art directing, illustrating for major companies, designing characters for hit (dare...
The Edit
You've got to keep your finger firmly on the pulse of the San Francisco art scene to keep pace with everything that's happening there at the moment – and that pulse is quickening with the announcement of three major converging events. First...
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...