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Walking around a motor show is one of the great aspirational experiences – a chance to press one's nose to the glass of all the wonderful cars we will likely never own, or even drive. Rather, we admire them as abstract objects of design, still...
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Yesterday was one of those days. Those days where I spend a large portion of it wondering what I’m doing. Wondering what we’re all doing. Much of it was spent glued to Twitter - two unlikeable twins from Belfast having caused a bit of a storm in...
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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...
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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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We’ve been singing and dancing about craftspeople recently, and for good reason. A new wave of makers are preserving tradition by using age-old techniques to create products that are of real value - many pioneering a progression in the definition...
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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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With the recent unveiling of their RCZ-R, and an in-house 'design lab' - French auto stalwarts Peugeot are steadily shedding their staid image. One of the surprise presentations at this year's Milan Design Week was a volcanic stone and carbon...
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The countdown to the Formula One™ 2014 season showdown was tense, with Lewis Hamilton leading the driver's standings ahead of Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg. But with double points up for grabs in the final race in Abu Dhabi, the race to be...
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Beginning through necessity with skills passed down through generations and generations, the guys and gals at Jameson Irish Whiskey have had an unwavering affinity with craftsmanship since 1740. Today, and looking forward, craft perseveres - Ireland...
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The Blue Planet's number one Kentucky bourbon has been making history for over two centuries, with one overriding ethos at the heart of its success: an unwavering reluctance to play by other's rules. Searingly bold and an unashamed desire to stay...
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A hop, skip and a jump through the confines of Brixton Prison. None too typical a habitat for an internationally recognised fashion design studio. An aged wooden door with a delicately printed name, is this all that globally-respected brand Eley...
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A grad from RCA's MA Photography, Felicity Hammond is a photographic landscape artist with some difference; her large-scale works are rich in complexity, yet a strong use of blue monotone (a process called cyanotype) encourages a more immersive...
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...
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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...
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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...