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You know how sometimes you look in the mirror and there's a beast staring back...? Multi-skilled artist Arran Gregory has opened the doors on his third solo exhibition, Wolf, at Dalston's hip Print House Gallery. The exhibition includes print...
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When you're an interior designer working on a budget, what better way to keep costs down than to use your own apartment, first as a canvas and later as a showroom? That's exactly what young Czech designer Ondrej Bumbalek did, and this is the...
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Ah, Teletext. Many a Saturday afternoon was spent watching the football scores come rolling in on the Beeb's Ceefax, or frantically checking page 302 for transfer news during the summer months. For those of you who think of pre-internet (PI shall...
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“Oh, Mr Soft, won't you tell me why the world in which you're living is so strange?” Soft City is Hariton Pushwagner's first solo exhibition outside his native Norway, and that he's chosen Milton Keynes' MK Gallery to host it points to the...
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The 50km walk has been run, the last hammer has fallen, the last Eastern European disgraced for cheating, and the flame has been passed to Brazil. Yes, the Olympic hangover has well and truly started. But before you run to cry on the shoulder of...
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Our attentions were first distracted by this delightful curiousity on a visit to Israel late last year. During a tour of Talents Design - a design collection/gallery aimed at manufacturing highly limited quantity art/design pieces by leading Israeli...
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Design think-tank Foreign Policy have taken inspiration from the hard work and determination of early Singaporeans in their Space Program installation. Set up at the New Majestic Hotel, the work utilises over 200 washboards – a nod to the elbow...
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Working closely with a French supplier of vintage fashion advertising, 2007-2010 Chelsea College of Art and Design graduate Rosemary Cronin elegantly defaces her rare canvas, creating an intrigue that heightens the seduction of the image. In one...
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Attempting to address that age old problem of quality design at prices that don't cause respiratory seizures, Fashion For Home operates a curious 'made-to-order' practice. You might think that not manufacturing in bulk would only increase prices,...
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Regarded as one of China's finest architecture and design practices, Neri&Hu (Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu) were asked to reinvent a building in Qingpu, a town on the outskirts of Shanghai. Home to Design Collective, a group of design-led contemporary...
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Showcasing the humble plastic bag from its seductive, design-led beginnings to its wasteful, dangerous after-life, Plastic Garbage Guarding the Museum is at first a compelling, beautiful installation, whilst over time its thought-provoking power...
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Inviting a select few artists and designers that fit with their core ethos - art, fashion and design - Galerie des Galeries (the 1st floor den of all things culturally significant at Paris' iconic Galeries Lafayette Haussmann department store) have...
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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 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...