The Edit
Anyone remember that collaborative writing exercise from little school, where you had to write a bit of a story and then fold the paper so the next writer could only see the last sentence? I'm not making it up, am I? It was a thing. Known in the art...
City Notes
Beach holidays are not like they were in the good old days. One can't just cover oneself in cocoa butter and lie in the sun for eight hours a day, turning occasionally. Now we are in more enlightened times we know that sort of behaviour will give us...
City Notes
Now don't get us wrong, we're sure your house is quite lovely. The kind of house that draws compliments and gasps of admiration from all who visit. A “well smart gaff”. But be honest, is it really as lovely as it could be? Couldn't it be just...
Journal
Lebanese restauranteur Kamal Mouzawak is something of a local hero. Not only is he single-handedly reshaping the Beirut food scene with is ever-evolving experimental farmers' market project Souk el Tayeb, but his string of Tawlet restaurants that...
The Edit
British conceptual artist Ryan Gander has returned to the North West as the subject of a major solo exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery this summer. Make Every Show Like It's Your Last is a review of the Chester-born artist's career to date, and...
Journal
Jean-Luc Courcoult's gargantuan creations will have just commenced their three-day takeover of Liverpool, as his Giant Spectacular rolls into the city to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War - thousands have already visited the...
Journal
An art director/photographer from wide, expansive La La Land living in chaotic, claustrophobic Tokyo - Will Goodan, aka Kanzen Lazer, has poured his soul into new project, Visibly Hidden - a frenetic mash-up of collage and painting onto an existing...
The Edit
At the time of his death in 1974, Louis Kahn was said to be America's foremost architect, yet despite being lionised by critics and colleagues, he realised comparatively few buildings in his career and died in ignominious fashion and in financial...
The Edit
There is only one word for this, and that word is “Eeewww”. David Cronenberg has a major penchant for the sick and twisted, and this major exhibition in Amsterdam looking back at the director's film career has managed to piece together some of...
The Edit
Now that the Tour de France has pedalled off back to its native land after a tremendous start in England, it's possible that withdrawal symptoms may be kicking in for some of you. Even after being treated to six hours of live Tour coverage every day...
City Notes
There's nothing like a road trip for sparking ideas and getting the creative juices flowing, and it was on a jaunt through Mexico and the USA that the inspiration struck for this restaurant in Brick Lane, London. The team behind DF/Mexico were...
The Edit
One thing is for sure, Australian pop artist Ben Frost isn't going to run out of his particular type of canvas any time soon. The more we buy, the more packaging we throw out, and the more we throw out, the more there is for Frost to pick up and use...
City Notes
Trailborn continues its rapid expansion in the world of outdoor hospitality with the opening of Trailborn Grand Canyon, a welcome new addition to Williams, Arizona. Set along the legendary Route 66, this fully reimagined hotel brings a fresh,...
City Notes
A historic home reborn as a contemporary guesthouse, Bradford House brings a touch of European charm to the heart of Oklahoma City. Set along the legendary Route 66, the 1912-built property has been meticulously restored, seamlessly merging original...
The Edit
Whether it was Warhol and Basquiat, Dalí and Disney, or KFC and Crocs, when cultural stars align and the synergy of creativity shines, there is little more intoxicating than the paths of two visionaries crossed. In the early 1980s, a fashion force...
Stuff Crush
A sun-soaked reverie or a neon-lit fever dream? The answer lies somewhere in between the high-rise pastels and sunburnt shoulders of Benidorm. In his new publication for Hoxton Mini Press, photographer Rob Ball takes readers on a journey through...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...
Dispatches
It was not really long ago when choosing an engagement ring was often considered a one-dimensional experience, right from mass-produced cookie-cutter designs, mined stones, and the exorbitant pricing. But with lab diamonds in the picture now, the...