Journal
Go to New York, search Manhattan's skips, bins and building sites for waste materials, build a boat from said materials, cart it up to the source of the Hudson, and row it 315 miles back to the Big Apple. Simple. In theory. In practice however, it's...
Journal
Although it ended recently, Dualities, Ommissions, Loops & Ruptures - a group show of local artists Chris Engman, Cody Trepte, Samantha Roth, and John Houck at Los Angeles' Luis De Jesus - still serves as a welcome introduction to some exciting...
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"You could say I went to the drags and never left" states Simon Davidson as we talk about a chance excursion that began his decade long documenting of muscle and custom car culture. The New Zealand-born, Sydney-raised photographer - who returned...
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Journal
The concept’s quite simple. Take a (new Honda Civic) car, its raw data, the nuts and bolts of its design, and use every bit to create an enormous audiovisual art work. House it at MUMA Kraftwerk, Berlin’s industrialised homage to all things vast...
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If you're not familiar with the impossibly pink world of the Harajuku Girl, try the below video of the subculture's poster-girl icon, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (utterly contagious, if nothing else). It's a particularly alien world of brightly coloured toys,...
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Hugely original, strangely beautiful - and massive fun (especially for those who love to test their music knowledge), David Marsh's Pantone Album Covers have been causing somewhat of a stir since they first started appearing on the internet. The...
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Just when I thought, that if I saw another light graffiti-esque photograph, I might just prod my own eyes out with rusty nails, and rub lemons into the gaping wounds - I'm introduced to the work of American artist Barry Underwood, who captures...
Art & Culture
Robot toys are cool. We know this already. Seems the chaps behind super-hip London and Manchester bookstore Magma Books do too. Having teamed up with London-based Laurence King Publishing to devise a new range of gifts, Make Your Own Robot is an...
Journal
Having introduced Filthy Luker's street art version of space invaders last week, Jamaican beer brand Red Stripe are continuing to cause an arty commotion on the streets with their Make campaign. This time hitting the streets of London, Bristol and...
Journal
Disturbing, provocative, but utterly fascinating; London-based Swiss artist Andrea Hasler creates sculptures - mainly from wax - with a real car-crash appeal. They may be, in many cases, uncomfortable viewing - but doesn't that make them all the...
Journal
Regular readers will know how much we've enjoyed the varying installations that have occupied a Zurich art gallery cum bed and breakfast known as The Proposal. Presenting conceptual art alongside a gallery-based bedroom and a 'room' in the back of a...
Journal
After a crazy day running around London on Thursday, I finally managed to get to Pick Me Up at Somerset House. Now in its third year, the UK’s first annual contemporary graphic art fair and festival had a slightly different feel to it this year....
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...