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Semi-organic, semi-synthetic sculptural objects mutate and grow in a shimmering exploration of interconnectedness at Please Do Not Enter in Los Angeles. Intimate Formations is Arik Levy's invitation to consider what he calls “genetic intimacy”,...
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As a term to describe women, “bird” doesn't go over very well in these days of enlightened feminism. Having said that, there's no denying that Parra's feminine figures have a touch of the avian about their features. So do the men, on the odd...
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In a foreword to one of Brigitte Lacombe's collections of cinema photography, playwright David Mamet — although himself a collaborator with some of the biggest stars of acting — expresses his surprise at “how human” her subjects appear as...
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Over in Metepec, Mexico, there's a tradition of making clay sculptures to teach the Biblical story of creation through the book's well-known characters and iconography. Originally they were used to school the natives in colonial times, but the...
Dispatches
A footy match wouldn't be a footy match without a cuddly mascot cavorting on the sidelines, delighting the young children with its slapstick antics and whipping the hungover adults into a frenzy of vocal support. Lions, tigers and dragons are among...
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In 1992, just before his 60th birthday, Hokkaido-born photographer Masahisa Fukase was leaving his favourite bar when he tumbled down the stairs, causing a traumatic and irreversible brain injury that left him incapacitated. He remained that way...
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London has got loads to recommend it as a city, but you wouldn't necessarily describe it as a fun place. Grey, serious and sober, rather than whimsical and welcoming. All that is about to change as you view the capital from a fresh perspective,...
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Tony Garifalakis makes pictures that are invasive, muscling in on accepted meanings and discourses and turning our assumptions against us and against his subjects. From Vladimir Putin to Charles and Diana, his appropriations of images of the...
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Nobody and nothing is perfect, and that can only be a good thing. Defects lead to a re-evaluation; change; growth; adaptation and renewal. An imperfection can even make something more beautiful, as Argentinian duo Elian (Elian Chali) and Pastel...
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Nicolas Party certainly made the most of his invitation to exhibit at Inverleith House. The Swiss artist has made his mark on every available inch of the Georgian venue — including the seven gallery spaces, the corridors and even the stairwells...
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Hugo Crosthwaite is no respecter of boundaries. He was born in Tijuana, a town that exists specifically to be a crossing-point; he is an internationally renowned artist, dividing his time between a Mexican base of Rosarito and (in Mexico’s obscure...
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Listen04 is an artist that values his anonymity, and given the nature of his paintings, it's probably a wise move. Now don't get me wrong — I'm not for one minute suggesting that he wears this veil of secrecy because he is a cowardy-custard. If I...
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...