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These are dark days for Hollywood - the world of film having recently lost two greats in Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall - so this exhibition of the work of photographer Bob Willoughby is a timely look back to the 1950s and '60s when the truly...
The Edit
That strange noise you can hear thrumming in the distance is the sound of Walt Disney spinning in his grave. Not for the first time, the late cartoonist's beloved creations have been possessed by a devilish artist hell-bent on giving their message...
The Edit
Here is the question posed by Liverpool's Open Eye Gallery: “Can photography produce the history of an art exhibition and still retain its artistic autonomy?” That is, if a photographer photographs an exhibition, are they creating new art, or...
Dispatches
How many toes does a standard cat have? The answer depends on whether you're talking about one paw or the whole moggy, but whichever way you skin the maths, Ernest Hemingway's cats have got an abnormal abundance. These portraits by art photographer...
The Edit
As well as being essential for life, food has become a major part of our media diet too. The Masterchef franchise has gone global, there seems to be a never-ending supply of people for Gordon Ramsey to shout at, and baking is now deemed worthy of...
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Celebrated British conceptual artist Ryan Gander is the headline participant of a group show at Castlefield Gallery this summer. The event, running in conjunction with Manchester Art Gallery's major Gander solo show, explores the artist's...
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When author James Cobb referred to the Mississippi Delta as “the most Southern place on Earth”, he obviously wasn't talking in the geographical sense. Located in the north-west corner of the US state, the Delta is synonymous with the Deep South;...
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You can accomplish a lot in 90 seconds, as Northern Quarter pizza restaurant PLY is proving with its pre-opening exhibition. The Manchester venue is currently under construction, and for the next few days you can watch a selection of 90 second...
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The work of Lorenzo Vitturi isn't all that easy to categorise. The Venetian has one foot in the photography camp, another in the sculpture camp, and an unexpected third foot dipping a toe into performance. In keeping with his previous work, A...
Journal
It has been inspiring music, art and literature for goodness knows how long, and there really is nothing quite like the English countryside – especially when the sun is out. This blessed plot is a green and pleasant land indeed, and Chester-born...
The Edit
Now then, The Outsiders London has bagged itself a bit of a coup here and no mistake; the Greek Street venue has tempted Bristolian street art pioneer Sickboy out of his studio to make his first London gallery appearance with the Make It Last...
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When I need a new pair of shoes, I go to a shoe shop. Or if I'm not in a great rush and feel like a month-long back-and-forth exchange of parcels due to stupid sizing variations, I'll try online. I now realize this is very backwards thinking, and...
City Notes
Opened in September 2025, HYLL brings a new interpretation of country hospitality to the Cotswolds, a hotel rooted in its landscape, designed to slow the pace and dim the noise. Set within a restored 16th century manor house, the 26 room property...
City Notes
Sircle Collection, the international hospitality group behind a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, introduces The Cover Vienna this November, a private members’ club in the city’s 7th District. Set within the Max Brown Hotel, the club...
City Notes
In the centre of Bergen, a new chapter has opened for a concrete landmark designed by Egill Reimers in 1920. Once home to bakeries, offices, shops and social services, the building has been reimagined by architecture studio LOCAL as Bergen Camping,...
City Notes
On Barcelona’s recently beautified Avinguda Diagonal, a new kind of café experience has arrived, one that has already piqued the curiosity of both locals and visitors. Jaç Hi-Fi Café, designed by Isern Serra Studio for owners Ligia and Arnau,...
Dispatches
Joint pain from arthritis can make even simple movements feel like a challenge. Many people face a tough choice between using a cream that targets pain at the surface or taking a pill that works throughout the body. Each method provides benefits,...
Dispatches
Ever notice how some people seem to effortlessly achieve gorgeous hairstyles while others struggle for hours to recreate the same look? The secret often comes down to understanding hair texture, a fundamental aspect of hair care that many overlook....
Dispatches
People often hope that once they decide to end a marriage, the finish line comes quickly. But divorce has its own calendar, built on paperwork, negotiations, and legal requirements. Some timelines shrink when couples agree easily. Others stretch...
Dispatches
South African cities chime with energy, its coastlines stretch for miles, and pockets of wilderness feel almost otherworldly. It’s a place where history is still close to the surface, yet the day-to-day rhythm is relaxed, creative, and rightly...