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Unquestionably the biggest pop star on the planet, Rihanna's seventh long player is irksomely titled Unapologetic - the 21st century rebel without a cause? A gung-ho defier of convention on a miltant mission to subvert popular culture from the...
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DR.ME is Ryan Doyle and Mark Edwards, a "multi-disciplinary creative studio" - but, in reality, DR.ME is much more than that. DR.ME is an unnatural force, an uninhibited torrent of imagination, innovation, artistry and balls dropped on the boardroom...
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The sacred institution of marriage. A bit strange isn't it really? People standing around in outmoded clothes, tribally arranged on one side or the other of the church like the gangs of a pitched battle, perfectly nice people throwing rice at the...
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Stanley Kubrick. And that should really be the end of our input on this retrospective, such is the stature of the cinematic colossus' renown, reputation and back catalogue. However, it's only polite that we indulge you with a few more facts about...
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Abstract? Surreal? Yes and yes. Jim Shaw's work, spanning the last 25 years, has seen the artist undergo many personal changes, and even multiple personalities, but throughout it all he has retained his excellent eye for unusual imagery. The...
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The brilliant OHWOW present their fifth, and final, instalment of its annual group show It Ain’t Fair at this year's Art Basel Miami Beach - and it looks like they're preparing to go out with a bang. Upping sticks from the Design District to a...
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Something of a cult figure amongst the fashion and art glitterati, Greek artist Konstantin Kakanias irreverently blends the two worlds together in his animated film, Tependris Rising. Brilliantly bringing to life his longtime alter ego Mrs....
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We love it when art collectors open their places up to the public, and we don't even care whether it's a philanthropic gesture or just a way to pay for the stuff they keep buying. Whatever the motive, Joe Public now has the opportunity to holiday...
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Armed with hundreds of paper stickers, corrugated Marios and holographic Luigis, artist/designer Camille Walala transformed Spitalfields' The Breakfast Club into a kitsch-laden Mario Wonderland. Celebrating the launch of Paper Mario: Sticker Star on...
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The German sculptor Isa Genzken once told photographer Wolfgang Tillmans that sculpture “must have a certain relation to reality”. At first glance, her work's link to the real world seems tentative, at best. But look a little closer and the...
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It was back in '98 when Messrs Diamond, Horovitz and Yauch (R.I.P.) informed us that "nothing sounds quite like an 808", and with good reason; they'd been using Roland's seminal drum programmer since the early 1980s to backdrop their deranged...
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You have five seconds to name a Chinese designer or artist. Go. A cursory pat on the back if you came up with Ai WeiWei or Neri&Hu, bonus points for Li Wei, but take a huge bow if you managed any of the names featuring in the exhibition Chinese...
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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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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...
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If you want to compete effectively in the market, you’ll need to get a website. This is important for both online-based businesses and traditional brick-and-mortar businesses. You should remember that most people nowadays use the internet to find...
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Can you get free real estate classes online in Georgia? Absolutely. Online platforms offer a wide range of free learning materials across various industries; including real estate education. If you are just starting out and looking for free or...
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Whether you want to start sewing for the first time or you want to upgrade your current sewing machine, you might be wondering what’s on the market. Wouldn’t it be great if sewing machines were a one-type-fits-all kind of thing? However, the...