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“I want to paint what I see,” says Alex Katz. “I live in New York and I go up to Maine, and that’s what I paint.” And there in a nutshell is the essence of this retrospective of the New York artist at Timothy Taylor Gallery, London. Now...
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Where do you stand on Katy Perry? On her head?? Come on now, don't be haters. Everyone loves Katy Perry, just look at her Twitter stats. Perry is the most followed person in the Twitterverse - more than 51 million people have signed up on purpose to...
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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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The New-York Historical Society (answers on a postcard as to the why or whatnot of its hyphenation) is currently conducting a guided tour of the city's architecture, with photography as the medium and director Bill Cunningham calling the shots....
Publications
This is unbelievable. Leave a dog trapped in a hot car, kick it about or otherwise neglect the poor thing and you will quite rightly find yourself hauled before the magistrate pleading for clemency. And yet you can do this to a dog and be showered...
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As the East End of London continues to undergo a major process of change, is there a danger that the voice of traditional communities will be lost? Not if the likes of The Decorators design collective have anything to do with it. Keen to preserve...
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What I'd have given to be the tabloid reporter earwigging Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich's phone calls over the last few hours. The Spotify naysayers have long been waving the flag for artist's rights in an age where the creator appears to be the last...
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Sometimes the voice of the disaffected just demands to be heard, and the cry of dissension is ringing out loud and clear at the V&A in London, where a collection of the most interesting artistic tools of social change are set to be corralled...
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Hattie Stewart's dentist probably doesn't keep her sitting around too long in the waiting room, or else the practice copy of Coarse Angling Today is liable to get the treatment before her teeth do. Stewart gets up to all sorts of mischief when left...
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South Korea, China, Brazil, Barcelona... Scotland. London College of Fashion's recent MA14 exhibition, showcasing the talents of its Master's students, scribed somewhat of a who's who for the future of international fashion - the college's famously...
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Jules Verne's fictional gentleman traveller Phileas Fogg will be forever known for his adventure filled 80 day journey around the world, but Nellie Bly's record-setting 1889 trip taking a mere 72 days is a far more impressive achievement –...
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Well I suppose if you're going to top yourself, go out in style eh? John Rafman's Beta Male is taking no chances in Still Life, one of the pieces in the group exhibition Science Fiction: New Death at FACT, Liverpool. Science and technology is...
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...
City Notes
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...
City Notes
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...
City Notes
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...