City Notes
If the walls of the Olympic Studios could talk... this new London venue was formerly a recording studio where the likes of Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin came to make some music. Pretty lively times. Before that Olympic Studios...
Journal
Pimp My Ride has got nothing on this baby! Studio Job's Land Rover has taken the concept of personalised vehicle styling to brilliantly ghastly levels with a custom Defender project they call Automobile, created to mark the Series models' 65th...
City Notes
There's no resting on laurels from those folk at NOMA; head honcho René Redzepi has a new book collection out, former head chef Matt Orlando recently launched his new restaurant Amass in Copenhagen, and now co-founder Claus Meyer is at it too,...
The Edit
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow, as the old saying goes, and that's certainly true in the case of Paul Smith's retail business. At just three square metres and originally containing an Afghan hound as well as the British designer, his first shop...
Journal
Normally when you think of underground car parks you think of tiny spaces that would struggle to house a pram never mind a car, dimly lit muggings and dodgy drug deals – hopefully never all three at once. What you don’t usually see is a gaggle...
City Notes
The Serpentine’s Sackler Gallery has a new extension in the form of the future-forward, glossy and spectacular Magazine Restaurant. The ex-gunpowder store is now a distinctively buxom gazebo, designed by curve-obsessed Zaha Hadid Architects. Set...
City Notes
There's always plenty going on in Hong Kong, and it's all happening at Pentahotel. The spirit of Kowloon flows in from the street and infuses throughout this new addition to the international brand, and the designers have gone to great lengths to...
Journal
Victoria Ledig is petit, attractive and immaculately presented, from her precarious heels to her perfect black bob. She is the last person you would expect to find in a slaughterhouse. And yet this is where her dedication to her graduate project at...
City Notes
Komotini is a place that's off the beaten track. The town in northeastern Greece has no harbour or airport, and being below sea level, you might even miss it when passing by road. Sounds a bit... restrictive? Not any more. Visitors can now spread...
City Notes
Surfer hangout Joes' Milk Bar was an institution in south Sydney for decades, a constant in a changing world right up until Joe's passing in 1996. Joe may be gone but he's not forgotten; his name lives on at Old Joe's, a bar and diner just opened in...
The Edit
An exhibition about the influence of left-wing politics on art is currently taking place in the apt venue of Tate Liverpool. Art and politics have always been in constant dialogue, and some key examples in Art Turning Left: How Values Changed...
City Notes
The Royal Academy of Arts has recently reopened The Keeper's House in London's Mayfair; the Academy's social hub underwent a £6.5 million renovation to bring back the glory days, and rising to the challenge (under a fair bit of pressure) were...
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...