City Notes
Coo, have a look at this bird-branded restobar in Melbourne. The Aviary Hotel is definitely not the kind of place for pooing on the floor - only classy birds will be perched on this bar, located in the Little Saigon area of the Abbotsford...
Stuff Crush
Interrogations by Donald Weber is not a new book (it was published at the end of 2011) but it bears a look now for three reasons. Firstly, it's excellent in a most shocking way – a fact that has led to reason two, it's inclusion in the latest...
Journal
Now this is the sort of cookery I could get interested in. As a student I spent countless hours in laboratories watching beakers bubble and filters drip, so the whole molecular cooking thing is right up my street. The way I see it, a nice meal is...
The Edit
Klara Kristalova's ceramic figures are the kind of thing that look like they might have been produced during a therapy session at a lunatic asylum, and as unlikely as it sounds, I mean that in a good way. A bit disturbed, lonely, slightly detached...
City Notes
Just when you feel like mankind is beyond saving, along comes a heartwarming tale of altruism to remind you that there are still some good eggs out there. Kinfolk is a café in Melbourne which puts all its profits into development projects, staffed...
The Edit
What's up with Joyce Pensato's normally cheerful cartoon characters? The cast of former childhood favourites has taken on a distinctly sinister air; the seemingly frantic, manic brushstrokes and the sombre black and white enamel paints she uses...
City Notes
I'm introduced to Melbourne bar State of Grace by the invitation to “imagine if Johnny Depp and Hunter S Thompson had a love child...” That proposition is intriguing and a bit unsettling at the same time. Grace is the result of that unholy...
City Notes
Product designers Roderick and Claire Vos decided to open a bricks and mortar showroom on the back of the success of their online webshop. The couple, both graduates of the Design Academy Eindhoven, work for several high profile clients, but also...
The Edit
The Odyssey and The Iliad are rightly lauded as classics of literature, but while Homer's stories of love, betrayal, gods and monsters have stood the test of time, even the best translations can be a bit hard going. There's no doubting the two...
City Notes
It's the age old story: boy with a passion for restaurants meets girl with a passion for healthy food. Damien and Agathe decided to combine their passions, et voilà, Café PINSON in Paris. The doors have opened on PINSON 10e, the second café from...
Journal
What does the phrase “Blood, Sweat and Tears” mean to you? The brief presented to this group of young up-and-coming graphic designers was to produce a representation of those four words (or three words and an ampersand) – something which...
City Notes
In the increasingly cosmopolitan suburb of Bandra, Mumbai, Birdsong Café is a pleasant throwback to the village heritage of the area, designed with a wistful nostalgia by studio eight twentythree. Architect Samir Raut kept the project sympathetic,...
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...