Art & Culture
The landscape of public art has traditionally been dominated by sculpture, whether it be the monumental (such as Anthony Gormley's colossal Angel of the North) or actual monuments like those clustered in Trafalgar Square. In recent years, however,...
Art & Culture
Brisbane-based illustrator Mel Stringer has created an adorable collection of female personalities in her new book Cute Yum, published by Belly Kids. Taking her little pink sketchbook, Mel situated herself within the heart of society and let her...
Publications
Every year, Dutch art schools are handing out the scrolls and sending a fresh batch of newly-graduated design talent out into the world. The future looks very rosy for the field of design in The Netherlands, but it can be hard to keep up with all...
Publications
The founding, in 1915, of the Technicolor Motion Picture Corporation is rightly hailed as one of cinema's most influential moments — only the introduction of sound has had a comparable effect on the development of filmmaking — and to mark the...
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By 'eck, you see it all at Butlin's. Once the preserve of the average British family looking for a summer escape in the pre-package holiday era, Butlin's guest numbers dwindled as cheap foreign flights to exotic locales tempted away their core...
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For some, the prospect of notching up 50 years with a significant other is incredibly romantic, while other couples will just be wondering how they are going to get to the end of the week without killing each other. It doesn't take long studying the...
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What do you think when you see a skinhead? Thug? Racist? Can I outrun him/her in those boots? I'll charitably speculate that most of our readers are too young to remember the subculture's roots in the West Indian-influenced fashion and music of the...
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The career of Robert Doisneau, the French photographer celebrated for his work in the photographie humaniste style which rose to prominence in the 1950s, enjoys its most comprehensive review to date in a new book from friend and author Jean Claude...
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The inspiration for photographer Ida Taavitsainen's latest project is something that those who love digging out vintage clothing from second hand stores may identify with. Taavitsainen inherited a tweed suit from her grandmother, but it was seeing a...
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Unless you live under a rock, you can't fail to have noticed that microbrewing has become a major thing in the last couple of years. Whether it's the established breweries letting their beer technicians loose on some niche side projects, or...
Publications
Drawing on books isn't something we normally encourage, and you should definitely refrain while visiting the local public library. But when the likes of Nick Cave and Paul McCartney pick up their pens and start doodling on the cover of a book, it...
Publications
If you are a fan of retro poster design, then make sure you hang an extra large stocking out for Santa this Christmas. Hayward Gallery in the Southbank Centre, London, has been holding some of the world's most important exhibitions for the past 50...
City Notes
Bringing understated Scandinavian elegance to the edge of Warsaw’s historic Old Town, PURO Warszawa Stare Miasto is the latest addition to the design-led hotel group’s growing Polish portfolio, and possibly their most considered space...
City Notes
In Milan’s ever-evolving Isola district, MOGO has arrived on the scene, offering a destination where music, mixology, and modern Japanese cuisine come together in a high-design setting that will have aesthetics addicts frothing at the mouth. A...
City Notes
Opening its doors in February 2025, Ned’s Club Washington, DC marks the second collaboration between Soho House’s luxury brand and the design and architecture experts at Stonehill Taylor. Set across the 9th to 12th floors of two historic...
City Notes
After a century spent as apartment residences, and following a meticulous two-year transformation, Hotel Granada reopened its Spanish Colonial archways to guests in August 2024. Located at 1302 West Peachtree Street NW, this 120-room property now...
Dispatches
Plumbing may not always be at the forefront of design conversations, but the comfort of our homes depends on it just as much as light, texture, and space. The gentle hum of a well-functioning water system is often invisible—until something goes...
Dispatches
Everyone loves the feeling of arriving at a charming vacation retreat. What if you could bring that travel vibe into your own home? With thoughtful design choices, your living room can feel like a curated destination. From tactile fabrics...
Dispatches
Picture this: you unlock the door to your new home. The sofa’s already waiting in its perfect spot, your favorite artwork hangs where you imagined, and not a single box blocks your view. That’s not magic—it’s the difference the right movers...
Dispatches
The first impression of your home isn't simply a matter of architectural design or interior decor. Curb appeal, the undeniable charm and allure of a property as viewed from the street, has an inexplicably powerful influence on property value....