The Edit
Klara Kristalova's ceramic figures are the kind of thing that look like they might have been produced during a therapy session at a lunatic asylum, and as unlikely as it sounds, I mean that in a good way. A bit disturbed, lonely, slightly detached...
The Edit
What's up with Joyce Pensato's normally cheerful cartoon characters? The cast of former childhood favourites has taken on a distinctly sinister air; the seemingly frantic, manic brushstrokes and the sombre black and white enamel paints she uses...
The Edit
The Odyssey and The Iliad are rightly lauded as classics of literature, but while Homer's stories of love, betrayal, gods and monsters have stood the test of time, even the best translations can be a bit hard going. There's no doubting the two...
Journal
What does the phrase “Blood, Sweat and Tears” mean to you? The brief presented to this group of young up-and-coming graphic designers was to produce a representation of those four words (or three words and an ampersand) – something which...
The Edit
The vintage Asian aesthetic has a fond place in my heart – probably something to do with the many happy hours spent watching badly dubbed martial arts films – but I must admit I'm less familiar with the musical stylings of recording artists of...
The Edit
Stephan Doitschinoff has no shortage of powerful influences on his artistic style, influences that have in isolation shaped major movements on their own come crashing together in the Brazilian's multimedia work. Son of an Evangelical minister, the...
The Edit
Imagine waking up in a hotel room with a bad case of amnesia, a la Memento, but instead of a load of helpful post-it notes, all you have to help piece together the last 24 hours is a few pictures. A photograph of a plastic phone, a perfume advert...
The Edit
Who's your money on? UP&COMING is a collection of works by emerging artists that are vying for the Kids of Dada (KOD) prize, awarded by a distinguished panel of judges including Turner Prize nominees and YBAs. There are 22 artworks in...
Journal
Albeit an unconventional horticultural method, singing to plants has long been the old wives’ favourite technique for heathy foliage. But international collective ANTIVJ has turned this on its head, creating a site-specific audio-visual...
The Edit
Andrew Hem couldn't wait to get into the world: the artist was born on a flight from Cambodia. His energetic approach to life is clearly evident in his paintings, which often feature dynamic human and animal figures and equally vibrant...
The Edit
God broke the mould when he made Sister Mary Corita Kent, a teacher, philosopher, political activist and pop artist with a most extraordinary story. In fact if it were any closer to 1 April you'd be forgiven for suspecting mischief, but it just...
The Edit
Buzzing around the skies in his Cessna 182 carbon fibre plane, pilot Alex MacLean has the opportunity to see the world from a point of view most of us rarely experience. Commercial aircraft packed with half-cut holidaymakers and bored executives...
City Notes
Bringing understated Scandinavian elegance to the edge of Warsaw’s historic Old Town, PURO Warszawa Stare Miasto is the latest addition to the design-led hotel group’s growing Polish portfolio, and possibly their most considered space...
City Notes
In Milan’s ever-evolving Isola district, MOGO has arrived on the scene, offering a destination where music, mixology, and modern Japanese cuisine come together in a high-design setting that will have aesthetics addicts frothing at the mouth. A...
City Notes
Opening its doors in February 2025, Ned’s Club Washington, DC marks the second collaboration between Soho House’s luxury brand and the design and architecture experts at Stonehill Taylor. Set across the 9th to 12th floors of two historic...
City Notes
After a century spent as apartment residences, and following a meticulous two-year transformation, Hotel Granada reopened its Spanish Colonial archways to guests in August 2024. Located at 1302 West Peachtree Street NW, this 120-room property now...
Dispatches
Buying a car can be a minefield. It doesn’t have to be, though! Indeed, there are plenty of simple ways you can simplify the process of purchasing a vehicle. Using a professional car history checking app is undoubtedly one of the best options in...
Dispatches
Many people dream of turning a creative interest — writing, design, art, photography, music — into a meaningful career. The leap from something enjoyed as a hobby to a fulfilling profession can feel both thrilling and daunting. Yet it’s...
Dispatches
Plumbing may not always be at the forefront of design conversations, but the comfort of our homes depends on it just as much as light, texture, and space. The gentle hum of a well-functioning water system is often invisible—until something goes...
Dispatches
Everyone loves the feeling of arriving at a charming vacation retreat. What if you could bring that travel vibe into your own home? With thoughtful design choices, your living room can feel like a curated destination. From tactile fabrics...