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You've probably never given the humble scrapbook much thought – unless you keep one yourself – so you might not know that they merit an important place in the modern literary canon. Sceptical? Paperwork: A Brief History of Artists' Scrapbooks...
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As quick with a soundbite as he was with his punches, Muhammad Ali was a sportsman who understood the power of personality and the value of publicity. The self-proclaimed greatest boxer in history was never one to shy away from the cameras, and...
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It takes a brave character to turn up in Rome and start fiddling with the architecture, but that's just what Aakash Nihalani has been doing in preparation for his new show Vantage, which combines gallery installations with permanent and temporary...
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Are you a monoglot or a ployglot? Is your limit a bit of “holiday French”, or can you converse with the natives almost anywhere you go? Most people have got beginner level something in their locker, and whatever your proficiency, the very...
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Right now It's three for the price of one at Tokyo's Nanzuka gallery as Polish artist Agnieszka Brzeżańska brings together photography, panel painting and glass painting in her latest series, called Kobayashi Maru. The desperately sad among you...
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If his 2012 collection Nimbus passed you by, you're probably wondering how Berndnaut Smilde managed to produce the images in this new series, called Antipode. First guess might be computer trickery, but you'd be wrong. Nor are they examples of...
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Street artist Rone is causing busy workers in Melbourne's CBD to walk into lamposts with his recently-painted, and rather gigantic, attention-grabbing Collins Street mural – said to be the biggest in Australia by a single artist. Called...
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He was born and raised in Buenos Aires, she hails from Louisiana with an upbringing in Tokyo, they both live and work in Barcelona, and now the globetrotting artists Zosen and Mina Hamada have set up their studio at B&B Gallery in Sheffield for...
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It's been six years since illustrator Rob Bailey announced himself to the world with his show Hello World at Manchester's Common, and four since his last exhibition You. Now the Northern Quarter bar has persuaded him to take time out from his actual...
Journal
I maintain an elaborate pretence with my parents about what I do for a living; I tell them I work in local government, they think I'm really a spy, and we're both happy with that. The reason for the deceit is that what I really do involves writing...
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As Russia starts the stealthy process of nicking back its former Soviet territories, let's have a look back at the good old days, in the final decade of the USSR before Gorbachev gave away the Empire in a fit of reform. Long viewed as a period of...
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The American West is among the most beautiful regions on the continent, but it's also among the least populated, and life here comes with its challenges - not least of which is how to earn a living. A mining boom is threatening to transform the...
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
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
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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...
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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...