Paris
It's always nice to have good neighbours, and Paris hotel Le Cinq Codet — located in the prestigious 7th arrondissement — is in pretty illustrious company; the Musée d'Orsay, the Musée d'Rodin, Napoleon's resting place and the tourist...
The Edit
James Turrell has, throughout his long career of almost 50 years, enjoyed something of a love affair with light. Perhaps it was growing up in California that first inspired his fascination with the qualities of light that he explores in his...
Barcelona
Take a tour with us around Ocaña, where five different spaces co-exist at one venue, united by a central principle: creativity. This cafe, club, restaurant, cocktail bar and terrace can be found on the historical Plaça Reial in Barcelona, and has...
The Edit
Award-winning toy makers and sculptural storytellers Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk – collectively known as coarse – are spinning their visual yarns over in Japan at the moment as Tokyo's Diesel Art Gallery plays host to a selection of the duo's...
Publications
If you are a fan of retro poster design, then make sure you hang an extra large stocking out for Santa this Christmas. Hayward Gallery in the Southbank Centre, London, has been holding some of the world's most important exhibitions for the past 50...
Hong Kong
I don't mind telling you that I'm a sucker for secret passages of the sort revealed by pulling the correct book off a library shelf, or twisting the reading lamp a quarter turn to the left, so this place in the antique district of Hong Kong is right...
The Edit
Remember that bit at the end of Who Framed Roger Rabbit? when Judge Doom is run over by a steamroller, only to peel himself off the floor and reveal himself to be a Toon? *GASP!* Of course you do. It's a classic. I reckon Eddie Peake is a fan of the...
The Edit
Judy Chicago's Women and Smoke photographic series, shot in the California desert in 1970, could be a documentary project capturing the last freak-out of a hippie generation that took too much. In fact, Chicago's figures - rendered alien against...
London
Soho was quick to embrace the original Flat Iron steakhouse on Beak Street, and with lunch crowds becoming overwhelming, a second restaurant nearby was the obvious next move. Over on Denmark Street we find Flat Iron mark II, named after the same cut...
Interiors
These plant pots by Tim van de Weerd are the kind of thing you'd have to warn house guests about before the came to stay. Imagine getting up in the night to use the bathroom and finding them crouched in a dark corner of the landing. You'd hear the...
Melbourne
I've always wondered what sort of daydreams accountants use to get themselves through the drudgery of the working day, and now – in the case of Jean Thamthanakorn at least - I know. Baking tarts, of course. Jean is a self-taught baker, and honed...
The Edit
In a new book about Brisbane's Anthony Lister, the artist coins the term Adventure Painter. While he's probably not as swashbuckling in real life as his previous superhero creations, he doesn't hold back with a canvas in front of him and a...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
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...
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...