The Edit
Along with an increasing appetite for art that goes hand-in-hand with a burgeoning middle class, African socio-economic development has heralded another, more technological, boom. The continent now has over 650,000,000 registered mobile phones —...
The Edit
A major career survey of Chicago artist Barbara Kasten is currently underway at the Institute of Contemporary Art (University of Pennsylvania), and with five decades of artistic practice to draw from, the show is brimming with interesting exhibits....
Journal
There's an equal sense of joyfulness and sorrow associated with the work of the British contemporary artist Rebecca Louise Law — a sixth-generation gardener, her young life was preoccupied by gardens and nature. With an ambition to demonstrate the...
Art & Culture
Creative network Behance has been keeping a watchful eye on the work of its millions of members and has put together a book highlighting the trends it sees forming in the online artistic community - long before these trends make it to the gallery....
The Edit
Things we already knew: It gets cold in Eastern Europe, and people in cold climates have traditionally worn animal skins to keep warm. However, I can't help being surprised at seeing Tamas Dezso's photograph of a Romanian boy, who seems to have...
The Edit
Ah, classic LOLs from the guy inflating his girlfriend's underpants with a hairdryer, although I can't see that relationship lasting “forever” when she wakes up with third degree burns on her bum cheeks. No wonder he looks so guilty. To find out...
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Who would like to see a bit of comedic taxidermy? I suppose the question should really be “who doesn't?”. Czech artist Krištof Kintera is treating Dutch audiences to some amazing animal reanimation, among many other things, as he brings his...
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Two concurrent exhibitions in London and Paris are looking at the practice of text-image artist John Baldessari, spanning his career from the early days to his latest output. Marian Goodman Gallery, London is hosting Pictures & Scripts — the...
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The lynching of black Americans in the pre-Civil Rights Movement era has been well-documented, and even mainstream Hollywood cinema hasn't shied away from portraying the barbarous practice in film from the spaghetti westerns of the 1960s to recent...
The Edit
If you were a groovy musician from the West Coast of America in the late 1960s and '70s, chances are you called in the services of Victor Moscoso. The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, and The Doors all collaborated with the revolutionary Spanish-born...
The Edit
The last time I took a wrong turn on a road trip I ended up doing one unnecessary lap of Stafford motorway services, but then I'm not an artist. When David Bray and his musician pal George Lubitzer got lost on a recent trip, they found themselves...
The Edit
Who remembers 1998 dramedy Sliding Doors, starring the very lovely Gwyneth Paltrow and her polished British accent? As well as some fine performances, the film is notable for writer-director Peter Howitt's clever concept — a storyline which splits...
City Notes
Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
City Notes
Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
City Notes
Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
City Notes
Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Dispatches
At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...
Dispatches
Giving jewellery is a big deal. It shows thought, care, and style. But not everyone likes the same look. That’s where pearl jewellery comes in. Pearls work with so many different vibes. Whether your person is bold or more low-key, there’s a...
Dispatches
There are many challenges you can face when you transition from a side hustle to business in the mainstream. With efficient planning and a gradual rollout, you can reduce the stress related to starting a business and increase the chance of success....
Dispatches
Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...