City Notes
We do love a hotel with a bit of history, and the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has it in spades. The first five star hotel in Sydney, its fascinating story starts with the construction of three housing terraces in the new development of Church Hill. The...
Journal
Documentary project postponed for twelve months, London home rented, Julian Sayarer - former world record holder of circumnavigation by bike, author of Life Cycles and devout consumerism antagonist - finds himself at a loose end in New York. A some...
The Edit
Californian artist Eric Yahnker studied journalism before he switched his attentions to character animation, and current affairs is clearly still a topic that remains prominent in his thinking. Stints on South Park and MADtv have also shaped his...
City Notes
If you are secretly intoxicated by typography, prepare to get gloriously drunk at the Playtype Concept Store. It's a new addition to hit the streets of Copenhagen - a supplement to the city's e-Type font design studio and the Playtype online font...
The Edit
We know what you're like. You love a bit of old school Hollywood glamour, the beautiful people, the famous names, the top down and the sun out, the tipsy giggle of an ingenue, the scent of California in the evening, and the musky odour of power...
The Edit
I know I can't be alone in saying that the best – and most frustrating – thing about motor shows is the concept cars. Those crazy flights of fancy from the designers' drawing boards, cooked up after a boozy lunch, knock the socks off anything...
Journal
Buff Monster made a name for himself by putting up thousands of hand-silkscreened posters across Los Angeles, and other far-away places. His work is characterised by happy characters living in brightly-colored bubbly landscapes. Along with...
City Notes
I've no idea why Heinz are famous for having 57 varieties – as far as I can see they do tomato ketchup and baked beans, which leaves 55 unaccounted for. The answer is only a few keystrokes away, but to be honest I'd rather it remained a mystery....
The Edit
Photographer Bruce Davidson got on board with the Civil Rights Movement early – before it even had a name. In the Spring of 1961, the then 28-year-old American took his seat amongst anti-segregationist campaigners on a Freedom Riders bus from...
Journal
Bubi au Yeung was born and raised in Hong Kong where she works as an illustrator and multimedia designer. She has since had the opportunity to work on projects with a variety of companies including CrazyLabel, Playlounge and Poketo amongst others....
City Notes
Fans of the film Jerry Maguire (and that should be everyone) will remember Cuba Gooding Jr's character talking about “kwan” - a sense of mutual love and respect in their community. “Other football players might have the coin, but they don't...
The Edit
This is an exhibition to turn the hair of librarians and second-hand booksellers everywhere white and have them scurrying for a sit-down and a cup of sugary tea. The proletariat of China clearly engage with literature in a very literal way, as...
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...
The Edit
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
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...
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...