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Namesakes: funny things, they can blight you through life, or simply pass you by - I wonder how many people called Robert Nastanovich know they share the same name as one of my idols growing up... similarly I imagine those unfortunate enough to be...
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Covent Garden’s celebrated village of Seven Dials has seen a mini-transformation this September, however blink and you may miss the seven installations suspended high above ground. Gracing each road off the Seven Dials pillar, the installations...
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London Design Festival is, predictably, awash with product launches - and standing out is, predictably, the name of the game. On Friday we showcased watch brand Uniform Wares' gallery-esque take on the product launch, and up today is Studio...
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Part of the beauty of the internet is that if you couldn't be in Germany for last week's Berlin Art Week, you can come to We Heart and see what you missed, and miss it you did, especially the abc Art Berlin Contemporary fair. Nearly 130...
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You know Europeans use a full stop instead of a comma to separate their hundreds from their thousands? Well they do, so when I saw the price of renting the Chalet Brickell in Megève was listed as €100.000 per week I naturally thought the...
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We love good bit of meanderingly rhapsodic prose as much as the next person, especially if we're getting paid by the word (fat chance), but since they say clarity is brevity, and in the transient spirit of the subject matter, here's the short...
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If you've always wanted a technicolour close-up of Kate Moss's fizzog, a black and white portrait of Keira Knightley's incredibly large feet or a pic of a children's-nightmare-inducing masked Lily Cole horror doll on your wall, well are you in for...
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When your sole product at a major international design festival is a bulb (albeit a very lovely bulb), you'd better have some imagination and flair to make your venue, your launch, stand out. Luckily, imagination and flair is something a certain Lee...
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A collaboration between Amsterdam's Fotografiemuseum (my Dutch isn't great, but I'll have a stab at that being the photography museum) and a couple of other agencies, Unseen is hosting work from across the globe and aims to provide a platform for...
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The pen is may be mightier than the sword, but it proved mightier than the internal combustion engine too when a stunning art installation literally stopped traffic. Spanish lighting wizards Luz Interruptus - whose Plastic Garbage Guarding the...
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Met with much scepticism (and more than a little guffawing from the music snobs) when they arrived on the scene in 2006 - thanks in no small part to their haircuts, being a bit like Noel Fielding, ridiculously tight jeans, and art-school...
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Dominic Harris and Cinimod Studio have created Ice Angel – an interactive installation that you can see as part of London Design Festival 2012 at the V&A. Stand in front of the screen, move your arms up and down as if you’re flying, and your...
City Notes
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...
City Notes
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 right painting professional makes a difference in the durability and visual appeal of your home. Finding a quality and qualified Calgary house painter is vital for homeowners and businesses. There are so many options, however, making it tough to...
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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...