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The Edit
Prepare for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as the Exhibition Hall at Brighton's Helm Gallery has been temporarily taken over by beloved Mr Men and Little Miss characters for the group exhibition: Mr Men Little Miss Reimagined, which can be viewed...
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Considering Charles M. Schulz would proclaim his iconic comic strip was "about nothing", the influence of Peanuts on popular culture has been—and continues to be—nothing short of monumental; Snoopy and his human friends inspiring artists to...
Journal
Pictures of Felix Treadwell receiving his Hix Award last year piqued my interest. Next to a grinning Tracy Emin, the young artist’s hesitant, friendly, low-wattage presence was striking, reminding me of Elliott Smith’s immortal white-tuxed...
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Unless you were lucky enough to work at Disneyland dressed as one of Walt's famous characters, you probably won't know that a pair of Vans was part of the official uniform for cast members throughout the 1960s, '70s and '80s. The association between...
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Forget about Mickey Mouse, the real top cat of animated animals is Felix, and he's getting due props at a group show featuring the work of Los Angeles' diverse creative community. Slow Culture, a gallery in the Highland Park neighbourhood, has...
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Der-duh. Der-duh... If you're the kind of person that only needs to hear those two famous notes on a cello before you're diving for cover behind the sofa clutching a spear-gun, it's probably best to give Detroit's Eastern Market a wide berth. Never...
Journal
Buff Monster made a name for himself by putting up thousands of hand-silkscreened posters across Los Angeles, and other far-away places. His work is characterised by happy characters living in brightly-colored bubbly landscapes. Along with...
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If only life was like a Disney film - a world filled with big-eyed innocents whose innate goodness always triumphs in the end, and where even the evil witches have pretty good skin. Jeff Hong knows all about those kind of fantasy worlds, as he...
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Time has mellowed Roger Law. Once a raving left-winger with very vociferous political opinions, the co-creator of anarchic TV show Spitting Image is now a laid-back ceramicist, while his partner in puppetry Peter Fluck – always the quieter of...
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What's up with Joyce Pensato's normally cheerful cartoon characters? The cast of former childhood favourites has taken on a distinctly sinister air; the seemingly frantic, manic brushstrokes and the sombre black and white enamel paints she uses...
Journal
Continuing our series of posts from Pictoplasma 2013, I met the wonderfully curious Mr Clement on a boutique-lined street in Berlin to get to the bottom of his iconic Petit Lapin sculptures - discussing little old French ladies, where his name...
Fashion
London takes the fashion torch off New York on Friday to kick off London Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2013 round of shows. This season Disney is shining a spotlight on their leading lady with the help of the LFW designers. Minnie Mouse’s...
Stuff Crush
For seven years, American photographer Barbara Peacock traversed the length and breadth of the United States photographing people in the spaces they define as their bedrooms. Whether a room in a house, a camper, or an outdoor space, the unfiltered...
City Notes
In the heart of the Parisian bustle, where the streets tell tales of a bygone eras, Hôtel Florida Paris emerges as a beacon of vintage allure and whimsical charm. With a nod to the roaring twenties, this newly minted gem boasts 39 rooms and suites,...
The Edit
The 'American Dream' is a concept deeply ingrained in the cultural and historical fabric of the United States. It embodies the belief that anyone, regardless of their background or circumstances of birth, can achieve prosperity, success, and upward...
City Notes
Having recently checked into the Pérez-Sala family’s exquisite ‘home from home,’ Primero Primera, next on the We Heart agenda was to witness what the family have done to another prestigious home in the city; this time applying their...
Dispatches
Ready to hit the trails and explore the wild unknown? Whether you're scaling mountains, trekking through forests, or wandering across deserts, there's one thing every backpacker knows: you need the right fuel to keep you going. And we're not talking...
Dispatches
Struggling to find the perfect gift for the yoga lovers in your life? We get it! We dove deep into the world of yoga apparel, accessories, and must-have yoga gear, consulting yogis of all levels to create the ultimate gift guide. From trendy...
Dispatches
In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised various industries, including translation services. As global communication needs grow, AI-driven tools are becoming increasingly essential in bridging language gaps efficiently and...
Dispatches
The allure of selling gold has been a driving force in the precious metal market for centuries. Be it through inherited jewellery, old coins found in a grandparent's attic, or simply wanting to cash in on the high value of gold, many individuals...