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London
This operation began in 1993 in New York, and hasn't stopped gaining momentum. Several Big Apple locations were followed in 2012 with the first London outpost, and what a place. Anyone who's played Monopoly will recognise Mayfair as the most...
London
Zürich, New York, London, and soon Los Angeles, there's no stopping this international gallery which opened in 1992. Since then the institution has built a strong reputation and represents artists including Phyllida Barlow, Martin Creed and Subodh...
Manchester
Manchester's First Street development is turning around 20 acres of city centre land into a pioneering mixed-use centre for synergistic art and business, and at the heart of the project sits the hugely impressive HOME — a £25 million cultural hub...
London
You'll never guess what. Radiohead's Ed O'Brien is co-founder of The Laundry, a newly-opened creative space in London Fields. Normally, that would be all the excuse we needed to go trawling through the band's discography looking for...
Belgrade
Gritty riverside neighbourhood Savamala is one of Belgrade’s emerging creative hotspots, thanks to the influx of galleries, bars and cafés that have flooded the previously neglected area. Mixed bag Mikser House, a centre for Balkans design, has...
Publications
Last year's closure of The Wapping Project in London was a tragedy for the arts that didn't generate nearly as much attention as it warranted, but these, alas, are the times we live in. Three residents successfully complained to the council that...
São Paulo
As you'll know from the telly adverts, Red Bull gives you wings. In the sense of a big dose of stimulants, at least. The energy drink company is not content with perking people up through enhanced hydration alone, however, and has provided a major...
Taipei
Dubbed “the creative hub of Taipei”, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (SCCP) is home to the Taiwan Design Museum, as well as an impressive art gallery and a heritage project preserving the site's original incarnation as a tobacco factory....
Melbourne
Testing Grounds in Melbourne is a big project – big in concept, big in effort, big in area, and big in possibilities. Led by Millie Cattlin and Joseph Norster, aka These Are the Projects We Do Together, it is 2000sqm of scrubland that has been...
Copenhagen
There's no resting on laurels from those folk at NOMA; head honcho René Redzepi has a new book collection out, former head chef Matt Orlando recently launched his new restaurant Amass in Copenhagen, and now co-founder Claus Meyer is at it too,...
London
You might still wake up with a fuzzy head after a night out at the private members' club of The House of St Barnabas, but at least your conscience will be a bit clearer knowing you have made a contribution to the not-for-profit's work helping the...
Baku
It was time to break out the giant ribbon-cutting scissors in Azerbaijan this week with the official public opening of the Heydar Aliyev Center – the country's premier cultural events venue in the capital Baku. Zaha Hadid Architects were selected...
Stuff Crush
“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....
City Notes
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,...
Dispatches
Australia is a large and diverse country that is home to many weird and wonderful animals that can only be found in this part of the world. For many animal lovers, a trip to this impressive country is their only opportunity to spot many of these...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...