City Notes
A mess hall: A sweaty little lean-to full of soldiers scoffing down their rations before heading out into battle, yes? Well turn that scenario on its head and you may be able to imagine Opposite Mess Hall in Bangkok, as far from canvas tented...
Journal
100 things you'll never hear a DJ shout during a set #69: "somebody call this party an ambulance"... Ambulances at raves typically mean all's not well, however, the one we stumbled across at this year's Sónar was more about dancing than...
The Edit
Just like the music compilations that inspired the name, Now That's What I Call Photography 2 is a collection of 30 artists' work, but this is a collection to be seen and not heard - no Savage Garden or Nelly Furtado here, but rather a selection of...
City Notes
They don't make student digs like this any more – what is now The High Line Hotel in New York City was built in 1894 as accommodation for theology students, complete with a pretty quadrangle in which to sit and ponder the mysteries of life and the...
City Notes
Hong Kong has proudly welcomed a genuine hip American import to its already cosmopolitan dining menu. Fatty Crab, the first outlet of the award winning New York brand to venture abroad to foreign shores has scuttled off the boat and dug itself a...
The Edit
“Open minded adult intellectuals only” warns the Satanic Mojo Comix exhibition poster, and we should probably apply the same restrictions in telling you about it. Goodness knows what that sort of filter will do to our readership, but we'll take...
The Edit
Los Angeles isn't always in the headlines for the right reasons – we certainly don't hear a lot of great things from outside the USA - but flying in the face of negative opinion is this exhibition showing the city's best side and proving that...
City Notes
Soda Pony is a determinedly independent café on King Street, Newtown, a 20 minute walk from the University of Sydney campus. Locals tell us this, the “other” end of King Street, is an up-and-comer, and we're all for small businesses breaking...
The Edit
I'll have to forego the conventions of opening with a joke in this article since I only have one typography gag and I used it a couple of months ago. If any of our readers have any others, we'd be pleased to hear them. Anyway, someone who has an...
The Edit
Walking through the solo show by Californian artist and illustrator Deth P. Sun is like walking through a 1980s fantasy adventure video game. There are cloud-peaked mountains, mysterious crystals, dimension portals and unwieldy swords, forbidding...
City Notes
Chicken and fish might sound like an odd combination, but Parson's in Chicago isn't suggesting you eat them both at the same time. That would be crazy (although it would offer an alternative explanation of the Windy City nickname). No, it's a...
The Edit
Where would we be without physics? Ha ha, a little science joke for you there. Yeah OK, science isn't often very funny, but it can be beautiful – just have a gander at the collaborative work of Hackney design studio Haberdashery and photographer...
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...