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Skulls haven't looked this beautiful since ... well, ever. Normally a symbol of mortality and fear, acclaimed Japanese street artist Usugrow see things differently, giving his skeletal heads new life as characters in his wonderfully deep and dark...
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Ricardo Gonzalez left his native Mexico less than a year ago for new ventures in New York City. Within a short timespan, the letters he pens have reached many. Motivated by translating words into something that both simple and visually impactful,...
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There's an interesting poetic aspect to Ai Yamaguchi's work that goes beyond her style and subject matter. This beautiful collection of paintings is called Shinchishirin, a title that has been formed from the deconstruction of several verses from an...
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Graffiti has been around as means of personal expression and political dissent since the ancient kingdoms and empires of Egypt, Rome and Greece, but its modern guise rose to popularity more recently, in the North and South American cities of the...
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In the digital age, communication and exchange between cultures has never been easier, or perhaps more strained; the technology is there, but is the understanding? At Hauser & Wirth's London gallery, a number of multi-disciplinary artists take...
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Coming from the world of design, Niels ‘Shoe’ Meulmam made a move into painting, but the leap wasn't a vast one from his point of view. The Dutch artist uses all the skills he learned both on the streets as a graffiti tagger and later in the...
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Comic Sans walks into a bar and orders a pint of Guinness. The barman looks at him and says: “Sorry, we don't serve your type in here.” You have no idea how long I've been waiting to use that typography joke, especially since it's my only one -...
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“I am not sure whether my father totally understood my fascination with his photographs of package holidays,” explains artist Jake Clark, whose obsession with seaside resort architecture has been informed by his childhood growing up in the...
City Notes
Opening today, 28 February, Hôtel Hana Paris is the latest addition to the Adresses Hotels Collection, a fancy group of decadent boutique hotels that includes Monsieur George and Saint Tropez's La Ponche; the five-star luxury property set to...
City Notes
Passing away at the age of 60 in May 2021, Michelangelo Lovelace was a Cleveland-based artist renowned for his vibrant paintings depicting quotidian scenes of urban life, policing, poverty, war, and personal investigations of Black Identity....
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An urban sanctuary so laid back it's horizontal, Pátio do Tijolo is a truly beautiful 24-room boutique hotel that offers its guests a fusion of authentic Lisbon tradition with soothing contemporary aesthetics. Drawing on the 'slow life' concept,...
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Borrowing money to fund a trip is generally not smart. But it is an option for those without sufficient funds. You could save to finance your dream trip, but that can take years. Likewise, it might not always be feasible, especially when...
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For passionate food enthusiasts, travel isn't just about exploring new landscapes; it's a chance to embark on a delicious adventure! Culinary travel, the art of journeying with taste buds in tow, is booming in popularity. This blog post is your...
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When it comes to immersing yourself in the vibrant floral scene of Hong Kong, finding the perfect florist in the city is essential. Whether you're in search of exquisite blooms for a special occasion or simply want to add a touch of natural beauty...
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