The Edit
As a photographer and picture editor for some of Iran's leading newspapers, Abbas Kowsari has been uniquely placed to see every side to what appears (from the outside at least) to be an impenetrable country. Although many of the papers he has worked...
The Edit
Normally when we talk about an artist's work blurring the line between photography and painting we are in the realm of photorealistic art, but French artist Philippe Cognée has spent the last 20 years coming up with something completely different....
The Edit
Who knows the ins and outs of a city's alleys and thoroughfares better than a street artist? Not even the police who occasionally chase the naughty ones around. Urban artists have a special perspective on the urban environment stemming from the way...
The Edit
There is just no stopping compulsive doodlebug Hattie Stewart from defacing everything in her path, and the artist is back with her debut solo show that proves nothing is safe from her acerbically witty pens and paints. Fashion mag covers are a...
Journal
So you thought GIFs were the exclusive preserve of the message board geek? Well it's true that the animated image files are ideal for use as a zingy retort, but if one looks past the gurning celeb clips and backflipping kittens, there's something...
The Edit
If you've ever wondered what it looks like when the shit really does hit the fan, then a dual show by Mark Dorf and Julian Lorber provides the answer – and it's not pretty. The dirt encrusted office fan is on display at Outlet Fine Art, Brooklyn,...
The Edit
Photojournalism in the second half of last century played a pivotal role in reporting the human cost of conflict around the world, bringing into sharp focus issues which would normally be out of sight, and so out of mind, to the rest of the world....
The Edit
While looking at Mr Penfold's latest series soon to go on display at Brighton's No Walls Gallery, I'm reminded of the classic cartoons in which every time the hungry villain sees the cute wittle hero he turns into a succulent looking, lip-smacking...
The Edit
Until the Second World War, young people went directly from childhood to adulthood with no messing about in between. After the war though, youth was treasured anew as a reaction to the deaths of so many young people during the conflict, and freedom...
Art & Culture
Hey, look at you with your Chinese tattoo. Aren't you exotic? You must be well-travelled. In touch with your spiritual side. Just so fucking cool. Shame your “wisdom and patience” tatt actually translates to “all-night noodles”. Oh well, at...
The Edit
Park Güell; La Sagrada Família; La Rambla; the beach; the booze; the stag parties and the selfie sticks. Guiris Go Home! Or so reads the occasional scribbling you'll see on walls around Catalunya's famous capital - guiri is a byword for...
The Edit
Who doesn't, in their quiet moments, like to take off their pants and let a porcelain Lassie sniff their butt? There's no need to be shy, it's not just you. It's the kind of thing that goes on all the time in Kostis Fokas's house. In fact debauchery...
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
Columbus, Ohio’s capital and a major hub of urban activity, sees constant traffic from commuters, students, and visitors alike. With packed highways like I-70 and bustling downtown intersections, car accidents here are, unfortunately, a common...
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...