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The pen is may be mightier than the sword, but it proved mightier than the internal combustion engine too when a stunning art installation literally stopped traffic. Spanish lighting wizards Luz Interruptus - whose Plastic Garbage Guarding the...
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Yuki Onodera is clearly not a fan of a good cliché, as the old favourite “it's a small world” gets a thorough deconstruction in the photographer's latest collection of work on display at Shanghai's Vanguard Gallery. A well-travelled artist,...
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Met with much scepticism (and more than a little guffawing from the music snobs) when they arrived on the scene in 2006 - thanks in no small part to their haircuts, being a bit like Noel Fielding, ridiculously tight jeans, and art-school...
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Dominic Harris and Cinimod Studio have created Ice Angel – an interactive installation that you can see as part of London Design Festival 2012 at the V&A. Stand in front of the screen, move your arms up and down as if you’re flying, and your...
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If you move large files around the internet - which we do a lot of, every day - you'll have no doubt come across WeTransfer. The file transfer service with a designer's aesthetic has pretty much become the creative world's go-to website of choice,...
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Who is Barry McGee? Graffiti artist? Canvas artist? Signwriter? Sculptor? All of the above, in fact, and more. McGee, who also masquerades under the monikers Ray and Lydia Fong and the tag Twist, is a difficult man to pigeon-hole, and equally...
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I just happened to be hanging about in King’s Cross... well it is the place to be at the moment right? Let's pop down to the Filling Station (KXFS, as it's now known) I said, they do prosecco on tap! It's early dusk and the landscape a mixed bag...
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Photographer Wolfgang Tillmans' fascination with science, technology and transportation is the focus of his new photography exhibition Neue Welt (New World) taking place in Zurich. This new collection, alongside extensions of his long-running...
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There's a fine line between collector and hoarder... perhaps there isn't one at all, a horder may simply be someone who collects useless crap, a collector one whose collection is structured, and usually coming at some considerable cost. 39 year-old...
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Are you sitting comfortably? Good, because this is going to take some explaining. An Australian antiques trader, William Robert Johnston left his extensive collection to a trust on his death. The items, gathered from worldwide travels and known...
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When was the last time you held a photograph in your hand, or wrote a letter to someone, with a pen and paper? The answer is probably that you can't remember, such has been the sea-change in our habits since the advent of the digital age. Photos,...
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Too. Cool. For. School. German illustrator Kirsten Rothbart's style is every bit the real-world embodiment of the subjects she depicts. Tattooed rock chicks with pastel locks and vintage store couture, stoned hipsters drinking cheap spirits from the...
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...
The Edit
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...