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“Let me out! Let me out!” That's the imagined (and I'll admit, slightly ridiculous) cry of contemporary art as it languishes in packing crates. As New York gallery The Hole points out, contemporary art spends much of its existence stuck in...
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is one of the canon of literary classics that I haven't yet had the dubious pleasure of wading through yet. I've never seen the Boris Karloff film either, and I only made it half way through the modern version with Robert...
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It's a long way from a blue collar job in Canberra to the refugee camps of Lebanon, but that's the abridged version of stencil artist Luke Cornish's incredible journey. Louder Than Words is a new collection of artworks arising from a trip to the...
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Well blow me down. Here's something you don't come across everyday: an art exhibition inspired by a Bananarama video. Seriously. There's you lot thinking that New York was always so much cooler than everywhere else, yet in 1984 the Big Apple was...
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These are dark days for Hollywood - the world of film having recently lost two greats in Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall - so this exhibition of the work of photographer Bob Willoughby is a timely look back to the 1950s and '60s when the truly...
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That strange noise you can hear thrumming in the distance is the sound of Walt Disney spinning in his grave. Not for the first time, the late cartoonist's beloved creations have been possessed by a devilish artist hell-bent on giving their message...
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Here is the question posed by Liverpool's Open Eye Gallery: “Can photography produce the history of an art exhibition and still retain its artistic autonomy?” That is, if a photographer photographs an exhibition, are they creating new art, or...
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As well as being essential for life, food has become a major part of our media diet too. The Masterchef franchise has gone global, there seems to be a never-ending supply of people for Gordon Ramsey to shout at, and baking is now deemed worthy of...
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Celebrated British conceptual artist Ryan Gander is the headline participant of a group show at Castlefield Gallery this summer. The event, running in conjunction with Manchester Art Gallery's major Gander solo show, explores the artist's...
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When author James Cobb referred to the Mississippi Delta as “the most Southern place on Earth”, he obviously wasn't talking in the geographical sense. Located in the north-west corner of the US state, the Delta is synonymous with the Deep South;...
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You can accomplish a lot in 90 seconds, as Northern Quarter pizza restaurant PLY is proving with its pre-opening exhibition. The Manchester venue is currently under construction, and for the next few days you can watch a selection of 90 second...
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The work of Lorenzo Vitturi isn't all that easy to categorise. The Venetian has one foot in the photography camp, another in the sculpture camp, and an unexpected third foot dipping a toe into performance. In keeping with his previous work, A...
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...