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Genetically modified foods – or “Frankenfoods” as the tabloids rather catchily refer to them – have been a topic of heated debate since their introduction in the 1990s, but producers have been fiddling with our food for far longer than that....
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You have to be a certain kind of person to pull off Philip Colbert's “wearable art” – models such as Cara Delevingne and eccentrics like Lady GaGa manage it with aplomb, for mere mortals it might prove to be a tad too outré. There's no...
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The looming works of Spanish sculptor Xavier Mascaró march into London today. In the run up to the launch of his first major solo show in the city, we flew out to visit his Madrid studio, finding out more about the artist, his inspirations and the...
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Hands up then - who's got love for the '80s? Well we have. Sure, there is plenty to look back on and ridicule, but as our contemporary world descends into an almighty vortex of shit, nostalgia has never looked so good. The 1980s really knew how to...
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As anyone who has watched You've Been Framed will know, when one wants to smarten up one's home, it's best to get the experts in. Taking the cheap route and attempting a bit of DIY looks an attractive option, but it will inevitably end up costing...
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American artist Isaac Arvold notes that as babies, our hands and feet are among the first things we are aware of. Once we've discovered that they are there, our hands are immediately our most useful tool, helping us to feed, and later to crawl, and...
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The Sunday Times art critic and documentary filmmaker Waldemar Januszczak definitely knows his onions and gets around more than his share of exhibitions, so when he enthuses about a show we're inclined to believe it's worth a look. The Human Factor...
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I haven't had a music poster on my wall for donkey's years, but looking at the collection assembled for the Blisters poster show has got me thinking about venturing up into the attic to dig out the old halls of residence decorations. I seem to...
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“I love to eat - Kit Kats or cookies-and-cream ice cream. I need sugar like five times a day.” This is a quote from Kim Kardashian, owner of the biggest arse in all of Celebrityville, and the same Kim Kardashian who recently bemoaned her...
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The interior of Louisiana Museum of Modern Art looks as though it is still recovering from the terrible after-effects of Hurricane Katrina, with tonnes of rocks, silt and shale having washed through the building, carrying away all before it. But...
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If ever there was a business made to be a pop-up, it's the sex shop. Historically a discreet, even clandestine, sort of place, this particular sex shop is coming with as much noise as possible; it's opening up during the Folkestone Fringe festival,...
Dispatches
Talking to a child of the smartphone generation about Teletext is a bit embarrassing. It's like telling them that people used to listen to music by slotting temperamental spools of tape into mechanical bricks - bricks powered by AA batteries that...
City Notes
Trailborn continues its rapid expansion in the world of outdoor hospitality with the opening of Trailborn Grand Canyon, a welcome new addition to Williams, Arizona. Set along the legendary Route 66, this fully reimagined hotel brings a fresh,...
City Notes
A historic home reborn as a contemporary guesthouse, Bradford House brings a touch of European charm to the heart of Oklahoma City. Set along the legendary Route 66, the 1912-built property has been meticulously restored, seamlessly merging original...
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Whether it was Warhol and Basquiat, Dalí and Disney, or KFC and Crocs, when cultural stars align and the synergy of creativity shines, there is little more intoxicating than the paths of two visionaries crossed. In the early 1980s, a fashion force...
Stuff Crush
A sun-soaked reverie or a neon-lit fever dream? The answer lies somewhere in between the high-rise pastels and sunburnt shoulders of Benidorm. In his new publication for Hoxton Mini Press, photographer Rob Ball takes readers on a journey through...
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...
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It was not really long ago when choosing an engagement ring was often considered a one-dimensional experience, right from mass-produced cookie-cutter designs, mined stones, and the exorbitant pricing. But with lab diamonds in the picture now, the...
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There’s a quiet kind of magic in the Nordic fjords. An ethereal beauty that lingers in the mind long after the journey ends. This isn't the cruise of polished decks and endless buffets; it's a voyage into the heart of nature's grandeur, where...
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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...