The Edit
Californian artist Jon Pestoni's painting work is constantly evolving, and part of that evolutionary process is the addition of new materials. This exhibition of mixed media paintings on paper, mounted on aluminium, features a surprising new...
The Edit
As far as allegations of objectification go, I can't offer anything in the way of credible defence for these classic examples of American pin-ups other than to say that if I spent the majority of my day with my head stuck under a car bonnet, I'd...
The Edit
From the barely perceptible static hiss of your standby appliances to the blaring television of the next door neighbour, the omnipresent background muzak in shops and restaurants and the leak from shit earphones, the intrusive chatter of oblivious...
The Edit
There are few news stories more affecting than the high school and college gun massacres which seem to occur with depressing regularity in America. In Britain we are, to an extent, insulated from such unthinkable acts by both distance and culture,...
The Edit
Can a roll of photographic film be considered inherently racist? Filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard thought so; he claimed that Kodak film of the 1960s was better suited to photographing white skin than black, and therefore the stock reflected an biased...
Journal
Give any hedonist worth their hydrochloride salts the chance to revisit the great nightclubs of history, and I'd wager the majority would make their first stop on the timewarp in late 1970s New York, and the cultural phenomenon that was Studio...
The Edit
The sense of mystery and intrigue is palpable as we take a voyeuristic peek into the world of Los Angeles artist Seth Armstrong in The Air is Thick. Viewers are swept up in a cinematic narrative that visits the hidden shoreline coves of Fleming-era...
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If you like your art messy in the vein of Jackson Pollock, then John Armeleder's ongoing Puddle Painting series will be right up your street. Like his famed predecessor, Armleder lets gravity take most of the strain. The Swiss artist begins by...
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Those with no prior experience of filmmaker David Lynch's studio art practice may have some preconceived ideas about what they are in for — and those assumptions would probably be correct. Clay Head with Turkey, Cheese and Ants is one particularly...
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If only I'd seen Ian Stevenson's illustration for Eau de Fashion Piss a couple of weeks ago, Mother's Day would have been a breeze. The London artist's acidic stab at pretentious perfumery is one example of his pithy outlook that can currently be...
Art & Culture
As the UK, wading through the mire of Austerity, prepares to choose between the best of a very bad bunch of self-serving bastards in the forthcoming general election, we could be forgiven for wondering if we deserve to call Great Britain “Great”...
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 —...
City Notes
Set inside Houston’s historic El Dorado Ballroom, Kindred Stories redefines what a bookstore can be. Designed by local studio gin design group, this vibrant space brings literature, community, and cultural legacy together under one bold roof....
City Notes
Marking a decade in hospitality design, London- and LA-based interior architecture studio, Fettle, unveil their latest work in collaboration with Amsterdam-born apartment-hotel brand The July. Hot on the heels of BOAT&CO and The July — Twenty...
City Notes
Valentyns sets a striking new standard for workplace design, launching a progressive model in Cologne, Germany, that puts small and mid-sized businesses on par with global firms. Housed in a modernist 1960s building with views over the Rhine, the...
City Notes
First featuring 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin way back in 2014, the inspired design hotel already stood out as one of the capital’s boldest lifestyle concepts. Now, over a decade later, Studio Aisslinger returns to breathe fresh life into the...
Dispatches
Furniture is one of the most important elements in any room. It is not just a necessity for seating, storage, or sleeping; it also defines the style, comfort, and mood of a space. Whether you are redesigning your living room, bedroom, or dining...
Dispatches
Depression doesn’t always look like sadness anymore. Sometimes, it looks like scrolling for hours without feeling anything. Or forcing a smile during video calls. Or feeling completely alone even when you’re getting dozens of messages a...
Dispatches
From architecture and interiors to fashion, digital products and beyond, the A’ Design Award & Competition casts its net wide, and with submissions for the 2025—2026 edition open until 30 September, creatives, designers, and entrepreneurs across...
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...