Stuff Crush
Cat Garcia's self-published Our Time is a beautiful observation of “the ordinary lives of extraordinary people”. The large photo-essay book looks at sixty of Britain’s most creative makers, thinkers, writers, designers and artists. Garcia...
The Edit
Warning: The following exhibition contains quite a lot of dick. This 20 year retrospective of the work of YBA Sarah Lucas is a penis-packed riot of good-humoured bad taste, urban decay and body image issues at Glasgow arts venue Tramway, and...
City Notes
Architectural firm Studio TonTon has introduced something very contemporary to the cityscape of Jakarta with Kosenda Hotel, but the striking eight storey shard design can trace its origins back to the traditional houses of Indonesia's Betawi tribe...
The Edit
These are the myths and legends of Ancient Greece like you've never seen them told before. American painter Richard Colman brings the narratives to life with a vivid, almost hallucinatory palette and a delivery that is bold and yet not immediately...
City Notes
Spring is on the way, so it's time to shake off the funk of winter hibernation and finally shed the lingering legacy of Christmas excesses with some much needed exercise. Cycling is a great way to get fit, but if you live in London, it's not always...
Journal
Hobart-based ink botherer Tom O'Hern is promising to draw me a map to a secret cabin in the hills of his native Tasmania (Tazzie to the locals). I'm looking at him, enthused with a clearly deep-rooted love in his hometown, looking at his large-scale...
City Notes
The Prince (of Wales) Hotel is a St Kilda favourite, having occupied a place as one of Melbourne's grandest hotels since it was built the late 19th Century. Designer Megan Hounslow was involved in renovations in the 1990s, and has been back with...
The Edit
They wouldn't be the first name on every parent's school-run playlist, but apparently “Wu-Tang is for the children”. At least that was the view of group member Old Dirty Bastard (just ODB for the young ones) at the 1998 Grammy Awards. He went...
Journal
David Buckingham’s debut UK solo show, Under The Influence, recently opened at Scream in London. The exhibition presents a colourful collection of his reclaimed metal sculptures and wall-reliefs. The Los Angeles-born artist has a penchant for...
City Notes
Onion Interior Architects really had its work cut out on the Sala Rattanakosin project. The brief was to convert seven “shophouses” in the Ta Tien community of Bangkok into a top drawer, 17 room boutique hotel, complete with restaurants, an...
City Notes
“Not your typical Indian joint” claims the enigmatically-named Horn Please in Fitzroy North, Melbourne. We are inclined to agree wholeheartedly. To begin with there's the menu. It's out with the usual four page booklet offering seemingly endless...
The Edit
American painter Dorielle Caimi turns her attention to the female nude in Complex Candy, a series of works in oil bringing together traditional portraiture, classical and religious themes and the problems of modern living. Her subjects, often...
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...