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The last time I tried to ride into Sotheby's on a lawnmower security got quite cross, but for Duane Hanson they can't do enough to help - that's what being one of the 20th Century's most influential artists gets you I suppose. Of course it's not...
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Grayson Perry's thoroughly contemporary series of portraits are taking their place among those of the old masters at the National Portrait Gallery in London as the Turner Prize winner looks at the issue of identity in modern Britain. Created as part...
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Ray Johnson was once known as “New York's most famous unknown artist” - a complex character who created multi-layered collage work full of in-jokes, puns and obscure references, and whose death was just another enigma in an unpredictable career....
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There's a new gang in town, and word on the street is that they are some badass motherfuckers. The Gravehounds are a biker gang who have set up their new clubhouse at one of our favourite spots, Common in Manchester, and they have already got...
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The study of the nude form in the age of digital technology is the focus of Unlocked, a new program of events at Athens gallery Atopos Contemporary Visual Culture. Looking at how the Tumblr generation depicts the human body, Atopos Unlocked is a...
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A golden sheen covers the flawless bodies of Erwin Olaf photography series Fall (2008), but far from enhancing the physical beauty of his subjects, the hue seems instead to impart a vague pallor. Olaf's work has a strong sense of narrative,...
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Eeee, when I was a lad there was a cornershop at the end of the next street, run by a generic old couple (cheerful husband, battleaxe wife), that seemed to stock everything in the whole world – even though looking back the place could only have...
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Andy Warhol was noted for his exploration of repetition in his art, and the 1978-9 work Shadows is a spectacular manifestation of that obsessional quality. The project was conceived as a single piece made up of 102 panels featuring the same two...
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Pills to wake you up. Pills to put you to sleep. Pills to kill the pain, pills to make you thin, pills to make you happy, pills to make you horny, and pills to get you out of trouble the morning after. There are pills for just about everything, and...
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I was just reading through a list of materials that Chris Ofili used in the layering technique of his early works. “Paint, resin, glitter, elephant dung...” Just plopped at the end there, as if it was standard practice. Not much about the...
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Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei knows first hand what it's like to find oneself behind bars, having been imprisoned without charge for 81 days by his government over spurious allegations of “economic crimes” in 2011. Weiwei has recently...
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The Hill of Tepeyac in the northernmost part of Mexico City's federal district was the site of a Catholic miracle in 1531, when an incarnation of the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared before local man Juan Diego and imprinted her likeness on his...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
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Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
When it comes to fire safety, proper storage of fire extinguishers is just as important as having them available in the first place. A common question among facility managers, construction site supervisors, and safety professionals is: can fire...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
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Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...