The Edit
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...
The Edit
Calling all young and gifted creatives! Don't hide your light under a bushel, dreaming of what might be... It's your time to shine! This summer, #shinebrightstudio is where it's all happening for the country's stars of tomorrow. Following the...
Journal
The Hôtel Dupanloup then – what a great name! I'm doing a nerdy little dance in my head every time I say it to myself. All hotels should have a mellifluous name like the Dupanloup. The building is a splendid 17th Century one in the French city of...
Journal
It has been inspiring music, art and literature for goodness knows how long, and there really is nothing quite like the English countryside – especially when the sun is out. This blessed plot is a green and pleasant land indeed, and Chester-born...
Stuff Crush
Travel photographers often benefit from being able to see a place with fresh eyes, and so gain a fresh point of view; conversely, no one can access a place quite like a local. The Gambia as seen by young Gambians is the perspective offered by See...
City Notes
London restaurateur Mark Hix has finally ventured south of the river, opening Hixster Bankside in the vicinity of trendy Borough Market and opposite the Tate Modern. The menu is designed with sociable dining in mind – think whole roast chickens...
The Edit
Now then, The Outsiders London has bagged itself a bit of a coup here and no mistake; the Greek Street venue has tempted Bristolian street art pioneer Sickboy out of his studio to make his first London gallery appearance with the Make It Last...
City Notes
How the heck does one cram a functional snack bar into a premises measuring just 11.5 sqm? If you'd asked us yesterday we'd have had no idea, but after seeing Kropka in Gdynia, Poland, the answer is clear. You call space magicians PB/Studio and...
The Edit
Two of We Heart's favourite colourful characters have been up to their tricks again this summer. When Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan arrive on the scene, people usually find out about it in a hurry thanks to the signature use of highly-coloured...
Journal
The heavens open as our tiny propeller-plane lands on Orkney's mainland, Kirkwall. Of Zeusesque force and with raindrops the size of bowling balls. We shelter at Lynnfield Hotel, with a pint of local Scapa Special and a plate of fresh scallops. The...
City Notes
Farmhouses like this one in the Somerset countryside often meet one of two ignominious ends. The first scenario is that they simply fall into disrepair and eventually become derelict ruins. The second is they are bought by Henrys and Jasmines who...
The Edit
When I need a new pair of shoes, I go to a shoe shop. Or if I'm not in a great rush and feel like a month-long back-and-forth exchange of parcels due to stupid sizing variations, I'll try online. I now realize this is very backwards thinking, and...
City Notes
Set inside Houston’s historic El Dorado Ballroom, Kindred Stories redefines what a bookstore can be. Designed by local studio gin design group, this vibrant space brings literature, community, and cultural legacy together under one bold roof....
City Notes
Marking a decade in hospitality design, London- and LA-based interior architecture studio, Fettle, unveil their latest work in collaboration with Amsterdam-born apartment-hotel brand The July. Hot on the heels of BOAT&CO and The July — Twenty...
City Notes
Valentyns sets a striking new standard for workplace design, launching a progressive model in Cologne, Germany, that puts small and mid-sized businesses on par with global firms. Housed in a modernist 1960s building with views over the Rhine, the...
City Notes
First featuring 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin way back in 2014, the inspired design hotel already stood out as one of the capital’s boldest lifestyle concepts. Now, over a decade later, Studio Aisslinger returns to breathe fresh life into the...
Dispatches
I used to think security systems were ugly. You know what I mean - those chunky white boxes stuck to corners, cables running along walls like veins, motion sensors that looked like they belonged in a warehouse not a home. But something changed in...
Dispatches
Mainstream leagues like the NFL, NBA, and MLB have long dominated the American betting landscape. Sunday football wagers, March Madness brackets, and World Series props remain the heartbeat of sportsbooks. Yet, in recent years, something fascinating...
Dispatches
Unexpected expenses under $500 can feel overwhelming, especially at the wrong time. But with the right strategy, managing them is possible, without perfect credit or heavy borrowing. Relief may come from flexible payment plans, wage access,...
Dispatches
Columbus, Ohio’s capital and a major hub of urban activity, sees constant traffic from commuters, students, and visitors alike. With packed highways like I-70 and bustling downtown intersections, car accidents here are, unfortunately, a common...