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There is, of course, a long association between prostitutes and art - the working girls often being employed as models when business was slow, or had fallen asleep. Rubens' models didn't have quite so many tattoos, it's true, but the link is still...
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You think of road trips and you think Route 66, muscle cars and roadside diners. But as long-time believers of doing things another way, Japanese car-connoisseurs Mazda asked us to do what they do; Think Differently. We obliged, and the results were...
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The inside of the Sinclair Gas Station in New Orleans hasn't seen a car since the 1960s – at lease not one to work on – and it's been many years since anyone filled their tanks on the forecourt, but there's still plenty of the garage atmosphere...
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Has anybody ever been pleased to see a pound shop appear on their local High Street? Not often, as they're usually both full of tat and a strong sign that the town's fortunes are on the slide. Well here's a Poundshop with a difference, one that...
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Knackered old theatres lying dilapidated in a pile of their own rubble are sadly nothing new – if anything they are growing in number. It's tough times for fading stage stars, but it's not all doom and gloom though; even when things get really...
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We've all done it, haven't we...woken up and opened one bleary eye, and just for a second thought we could see Is This It by The Strokes lying on the floor by the bed, then realised it was just the way our socks had fallen on the floor the night...
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A tale of two Black Country towns, separated by the country's largest (and often most excruciating) motorway, the M6. We're on our way back north from Littlehampton, the latest leg of our Think Differently road trip - in partnership with Mazda - and...
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Inviting the world's top street art talent to create one-time works and installations that will never be on public display, and are soon to be lost forever, may sound a little extravagant; but when you're the decaying shell of a nightclub that once...
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For any music lover, lost classics are the Holy Grail. Years spent digging through crates of vinyl in a bid to upstage your friends and peers - an unheard gem, a rare b-side; it's like scientists and conservationists spending months camped in...
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This year's Venice Biennale, the 55th so far, has received a lot of UK press coverage for Jeremy Deller's somewhat controversial British pavilion. With slow-mo videos of endangered birds, a series of portraits hand-drawn by veteran prisoners, an...
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Mentally (or physically, if you're sadistically-natured) gather up some antiquated home improvement tools - think rusty hacksaws and dilapidated drills - toss them into a grubby old sack, add plenty of cheap booze, a handful of phak chi (Thai...
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Vending machines. Wait! Before you start cursing under your breath about the one in the cafeteria, the huge electronic vault of junk food that swallowed your 60p and left that pathetic bag of McCoy's hanging on its corkscrewed hook like a metaphor...
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Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
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Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
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Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
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Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
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The prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition wrap-up another fruitful year with the announcement of their winners for the 2024—2025 season. Created with the aim of building strong incentives for designers, companies and brands from around the...
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So you're planning a wedding, and you want something truly unique, something that feels special? Let me tell you about wood grain wedding invitations – they are just gorgeous and bring in this natural beauty that feels totally timeless. Think...
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Independent fashion labels are redefining style with bold, original designs that break free from mainstream trends. To bring these visions to life, many are partnering with custom- cut and sew manufacturers, choosing tailored production over generic...
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Tuscany is famous for its beautiful vineyards, rolling hills, and, of course, incredible wine. But did you know it’s also a fantastic place for families? Many wineries welcome kids, offering fun activities like juice tastings, farm visits, and...