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The Lone Stranger brought to us by Christopher Blackstock looks to have a touch of sunstroke. Either that or he's eaten the wrong kind of cactus. Either way he's out in the sun of the Californian desert, having a trippy time of things as his journey...
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“Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the overriding message from Dina Goldstein's In the Dollhouse; Barbie and Ken look like they have it all, but something vital is missing from their seemingly idyllic existence. When all physical flaws...
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Jeff Bark's Goldenboy is flashing the flesh in this steamy new collection set in the sultry, stultifying heat of a South Californian summer sometime in the early 1980s. Inspired by Bark's autobiography, the setting recalls Bark's own situation in...
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The presidentially-named artist Sam W Grant describes painting as second nature – half your luck – but has had to work hard to master his other artistic pursuit, photography. His two practices run in tandem, but admirers of Grant the painter are...
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When does a person become an artist? The consensus would probably be that it's an evolutionary process, but there's often a pivotal moment that sparks the creative desire into life, after which nothing is the same again. Of course, once that fire is...
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The alternative universe of Joao Ruas is a strangely familiar one – like a tracing of our own laid back upon it, but slightly askew. The Brazilian has opened the doorway to his fantastical imagination in Verso (Back), a collection of ethereal...
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You can't accuse Gary Baseman of being predictable. Although his work has a very recognisable style, the Los Angeles artist's exhibitions are always a bit different – just look at his previous show The Door Is Always Open, in which he created...
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The world can be a scary place, and in Julian Callos we find an artist capable of expressing uncertainty and insecurity in an extremely eloquent manner. His latest series, Cosmos, delves into the human condition using his distinctive blend of...
Paso Robles
Inn Paradiso isn't as old as it looks, but there is an authenticity to its aged charm that comes from the salvaged and reclaimed building materials that have been skilfully pieced together throughout this intimate B&B that evokes classic...
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Being children of the 1980s, any art collection containing a piece called Wonder Woman Bum was bound to make an impression, and we weren't disappointed with the double impact of POW! POW!, curated from works by Lora Zombie and Sandra...
Berkeley
It was back in 2003 that Eric Shelton and wife Ruthie jacked in the long hours in the sweltering heat of the restaurant kitchen for something much cooler. The Bay Area pastry chefs saw a gap in the market and set up on their own with Sketch Ice...
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You take the blue pill – the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill – you stay in Wonderland, and find out how deep the rabbit hole goes. You take the purple pill, and before you...
City Notes
Reopened in the centre of Megève, Hotel Saint-Georges returns as a thoughtfully reimagined alpine retreat with a new visual language and razor-sharp focus. Set within a traditional chalet, the five-star hotel has been reimagined by Paris-based...
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The Zetter Group is set to deepen its connection to the UK capital with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury in March 2026, a 68 bedroom hotel housed across six interconnecting Georgian townhouses moments from Russell Square. Sitting directly...
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TOKKIA is a new addition to Covent Garden, and Europe’s first luxury Korean matcha house. Founded by Sooji Im — who previously introduced London to Korean tea culture with be-oom in Exmouth Market — the project brings a focused look at Korean...
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Bunkhouse Hotels expands its Houston presence with the opening of Hotel Daphne, a 49 room refuge in the historic Houston Heights. Following the success of the exquisite Hotel Saint Augustine in Montrose, the Austin-based brand continues its mission...
Dispatches
If you want a trick-taking game that feels tactical without being exhausting, Hearts keeps showing up for a reason. Online play (including https://solitaire.net/hearts) makes it even more compelling: fast rounds, clear incentives, and a steady...
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In today’s fast-moving digital world, static images often struggle to capture attention the way videos do. Whether you are a content creator, marketer, educator, or small business owner, transforming your photos into dynamic videos can...
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Your bedroom should be more than just a place to sleep, it should be a personal retreat, a cozy haven where every night feels like a luxury experience. Whether you're refreshing your master suite, upgrading a guest room, or simply treating yourself...
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You're looking at kratom gummies online or in a store, and they all claim to be high quality. Premium ingredients, potent extract, laboratory tested, maximum strength. Everyone says their gummies are the best. How do you actually separate quality...