City Notes
Not a bad way to celebrate your 20th birthday, this. After two decades as one of Melbourne's top venues, Bluetrain bar and restaurant has reopened its doors in the Southgate Complex to reveal a lively new design by Studio Equator (last seen...
City Notes
Often one can take a peek inside the homes of famous artists and designers through photographs, and in some cases their homes are preserved by trusts and opened up to tour parties. It's a rare treat though to be able to stay in the same rooms as...
Journal
Anyone who says they don't like karaoke needs to go and sit in a puddle because their pants are on fire. It's only a question of how much refreshment is needed to break through the threshold of inhibition before The Great American Songbook is being...
City Notes
Helsinki's Kellohalli is an imposing yet attractive presence, looming at one end of a courtyard in the city's rejuvenated abattoir complex, its double level façade yawning open like a mouth lined with perfectly polished leaded glass teeth. Good...
The Edit
We like a Greggs up north, but a pastry necklace is taking things to another level. Actually the jewellery in James O Jenkins' Hunting the Earl of Rone is probably bits of wood, but we haven't had our bacon sandwich yet this morning, and...
The Edit
If you've ever looked at a sign and thought to yourself that a bit of mischievously-placed spray paint would make the message all the more telling, then Mike Flood's latest collection of subversive communication should be right up your...
Stuff Crush
The November release of a monograph surveying the rise of D*Face means it can go straight to the top of our list to Father Christmas - it's almost as though publishers Laurence King planned it that way, but accident or not, we're glad of its timely...
City Notes
Toronto is a city very much on the up. High-rise development is booming, famous names in hospitality are heading there to take on new projects, and hipster favourite The Drake Hotel's parent company recognised it was no time for half measures when...
The Edit
Nothing gets the We Heart goat like London-centric blinkers on the art establishment, but fair's fair, we should also give credit for any and all recognition of creative life outside the capital, even if that recognition is taking place in said...
City Notes
Like a cartoon anvil dropped from a great height, new Shoreditch bar Far Rockaway has landed with a hefty thump thanks to the all-over urban art riot that has been visited on the interior by some select local talent. One of the perks of opening...
The Edit
Since you are reading us, we can safely assume you like art with a heavy dosage of 'pop', and if we're right, there's only one place to be this weekend – the Old Truman Brewery on London's Brick Lane. The Moniker Art Fair is on until Sunday (20...
Journal
What will the neighbours say? If they can manage any comment at all, it will probably be a variation on “wow”, as Mark's House in Flint, Michigan, is impressive in a major way. The installation, scheduled to be dismantled this weekend, is the...
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
When it comes to fire safety, proper storage of fire extinguishers is just as important as having them available in the first place. A common question among facility managers, construction site supervisors, and safety professionals is: can fire...
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...