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Soho neon pioneer Chris Bracey's 40-year career is being honoured with an exhibition of his work at a new gallery dedicated to the neighbourhood's illuminating heritage. Lights of Soho, on Brewer Street, is hosting the show which draws on Chris's...
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In his 15 years as a feted gig poster and band art specialist, Chuck Sperry has produced memorable promo imagery for the likes of Beastie Boys, Aerosmith and Eric Clapton, as well as festivals the length and breadth of the USA. His psychedelic Art...
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How many of you get sucked in to the gift shop on your way out of a museum or attraction? Don't feel bad – a lot of thought has gone into herding you towards the tills, and at least you know that your souvenir tea-towel is helping to keep the...
Journal
For some reason I never had Andy Warhol pegged as a big celebrator of Christmas, but it turns out that the famously phlegmatic artist liked to put on a Santa hat and a novelty jumper and lark about with his chums just like everyone else – at least...
Journal
The mysterious figures standing motionless in the face of the desert wind could be characters from the next Star Wars film. JJ Abrams has no need to worry though, as these photographs are not leaked production stills from the movies Arabian desert...
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French photographer Guy Bourdin was notoriously reticent about self-promotion, which makes one wonder what he would think of the massive retrospective of his work currently underway at London's Somerset House. During his lifetime the artist refused...
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Nowadays, if we want to see a freak show we just turn on the internet, but back in the good old days we had to wait for the circus to come to town. Exotic, mysterious, and perhaps just the right amount of creepy to excite a child's interest,...
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A retrospective of one of Japan's most acclaimed artists will get underway at Foam in Amsterdam in December, offering a chance to look back through the oeuvre of Nobuyushi Araki and experience a previously unseen series of the artist's work. ARAKI...
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Here are some of the world's great cities like you've never seen them before: London, New York, Rome, Moscow, Beijing, Leeds... Fair enough, although Leeds is a top city it's not usually listed in such illustrious company, but it's included in this...
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The link between mathematics and the natural world has been investigated since the time of the Ancient Greeks – relationships such as the Golden Ratio and the Fibonacci Sequence are everywhere if you've got the right kind of brain to be able to...
Journal
Marlene Steyn's practice is one that typifies the cliché weird and wonderful. Oft difficult to decode, Steyn's paintings and sculptures are multi-layered, subjects intertwined - the results represented in delicate narrative style. When I first...
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While all around the world is asleep, a light burns in the London studio of Northern Irish artist Kirsten Glass. This is the hallowed time for Glass, when the distractions of the daytime fade to black, the background noise is quietened to a hush,...
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...
The Edit
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
Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...
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...
Dispatches
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...