Journal
Some artists drip paint onto their canvas from above, others use a wide array of mechanical devices and technical instruments - Danish artist Søren Dahlgaard straps on 70 French baguettes before going about his business. Needless to say, here's an...
Journal
Hong Kong born, London based, Gabriele Beveridge's art is at once deeply nostalgic - recalling '80s fashion and marketing campaigns - and wondrously futuristic, materials like citrine crystals offering up a curiously dated take on 'life on mars'....
The Edit
Once the powerhouse of American automobile construction, Detroit has been steadily shrinking since its heyday in the 1950s, losing nearly 60 percent of its population. What happens to a city which undergoes such a rapid and devastating decline -...
Journal
What do you get when you mix 30 motors, 300m of electric cable, 14 acoustic guitars and one very clever sound artist? Wonder no more, and press play on the video to find out. Ruben D'Hers, originally from Caracas, Venezuela, but now letting his...
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Alan Wolfson is obviously a guy who pays attention to what's around him. From the colour of a sign down to the chewing gum on the pavement, the level of detail in his miniature urban sculptures is truly mind-boggling. Commissioned by a nostalgic...
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Charles Dickens was writing about revolutionary Paris when he penned the immortal opening lines “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...” but the celebrated Londoner could easily have been talking about the 12 months in his home...
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Not much more than a week ago, a Russian man called Vladimir Umanets walked into the Tate Modern gallery in London and daubed a message on the painting Maroon on Black by Mark Rothko, whose work often sells for tens of millions of pounds. Umanets...
The Edit
Ah, Lolcats! Both funny and bizarre, they’re responsible for much of the planet's many hours spent slacking off at work. An internet sensation, the cheeky moggies are posted by anyone and everyone - and now, they're the inspiration for LOLCAT...
The Edit
The rodeo rider is an iconic American image, a death-defying stuntman risking life and limb to cling to a bucking bronco for longer than the next poor guy. But what about the women who participate in this crazy sport? Nancy Davidson set out to...
Journal
We love a good chair, so this new work by Dutch artist and designer Sander Wassink really made us sit down and take notice. State of Transience looks at themes of reclamation, reconstruction and traditional ideas of form and function as a new piece...
Journal
From Hong Kong to New York, all of life is here in the photography exhibition Burn My Eye (featuring work by the eponymous photographer collective) at Cardiff's Third Floor Gallery. Looking intimately at personal life from a public perspective,...
Journal
A city of juxtapositions, Los Angeles is heart-stoppingly alluring - the fast pace of the city smog versus the stoner madness of Venice Beach, the danger of South Central - as painted by your N.W.As and Ice Ts - versus the high society of Beverly...
City Notes
Reopened in the centre of Megève, Hotel Saint-Georges returns as a thoughtfully reimagined alpine retreat with a new visual language and razor-sharp focus. Set within a traditional chalet, the five-star hotel has been reimagined by Paris-based...
City Notes
The Zetter Group is set to deepen its connection to the UK capital with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026, a 68 bedroom hotel housed across six interconnecting Georgian townhouses moments from Russell Square. Sitting directly...
City Notes
TOKKIA is a new addition to Covent Garden, and Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im — who previously introduced London to Korean tea culture with be-oom in Exmouth Market — the project brings a focused look at Korean...
City Notes
Bunkhouse Hotels expands its Houston presence with the opening of Hotel Daphne, a 49 room refuge in the historic Houston Heights. Following the success of the exquisite Hotel Saint Augustine in Montrose, the Austin-based brand continues its mission...
Dispatches
Being a carer is one of the most special things a person can do. Some people with disabilities require extra help, whether it’s just help around the house or around-the-clock care; the people who care for people with disabilities or chronic...
Dispatches
In a world where most people chase city jobs, working in a remote or rural area might not sound like the obvious career move. But more professionals, especially in healthcare, education, and public service, are discovering that serving in remote...
Dispatches
In today’s fast-paced digital world, fintech companies face the challenge of standing out in a crowded and highly competitive market. One of the most effective ways to build brand awareness, attract potential customers, and foster trust is...
Dispatches
We don’t often feature residential projects, but for Cielo we're making an exception. Located in the heart of Nagpur, Maharashtra, Sanjay Puri Architects' almighty Cielo rises as a compact, climate-conscious building. Designed on a modest 900...