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The Edit
In 2018, with visitors from 126 different countries attending events through the entirety of the city, we declared that for Barcelona’s Primavera Sound, Bigger was Better. After just 18 editions, they had rocketed from 8,000 visitors to up to...
Design
Future generations of designers, entrepreneurs, and leaders are now able to gain access to the oeuvre of two of the best-known designers of all time, as new nonprofit organisation, the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity, brings the lessons of the...
The Edit
With more than 500 objects, films and interviews in sporting performance, kit development, stadium design and much more, Football: Designing the Beautiful Game introduces its viewer to all from stories of club legacies and team badges, to the...
Publications
Tokyo-based editorial and commercial photographer, Irwin Wong, and international publishing house gestalten once again join creative forces for The Obsessed, a 240-page publication exploring the Otaku’s all-consuming passions. From cosplay to...
London
As many industries have been hard hit by the pandemic, stories of communities coming together to support local businesses have been a source of warmth in troubled times. During the bleakest early days, music, at least for me, was a much-needed...
Dispatches
A look inside the world's best coworking space design concepts. The design of Brad Neuberg's blog, Coding in Paradise, has not stood the test of time. Although the concept he defined in a 2005 post sure has. Having worked with Google and Dropbox...
The Edit
With more than 130 pieces set over two floors of The Photographers’ Gallery on Ramillies Street, the Helen Levitt (1913—2009) retrospective spans 50 years, the exhibition mapping the late American street photographer's career from street...
Dispatches
Las Vegas Culture: A look at why 'Sin City' has more to it than meets the eye. Ask any star of popular culture who’s endured their ‘moment of shame’. Reputations are hard to shake. Cities, though, can be many things to many people. A...
Skellefteå
A state-of-the-art cultural venue and hotel, standing at 75 metres tall and counting itself as one of the world’s tallest timber buildings, has officially opened its doors; the Sara Cultural Centre a new typology for creativity in the Swedish city...
Miami
Wynwood is Miami's famous art and culture neighbourhood. Blocks and blocks of street art strewn walls. Urban galleries, music venues, craft breweries and hot-ticket restaurants. In a city of sun and good times, it's a blueprint for urban art...
Publications
Writes Otegha Uwagba: "And so it goes——the wheels keep turning. Humanity faces crises, and we adapt. We come together; we turn to our communities; we create new communities. We keep going. What else can we do?" Cover image © Paolo...
Publications
With a foreword by Sir Bob Geldof and photography by British portrait photographer Harry Borden, Hoxton Mini Press-published, Single Dad, is a testament to the many men out there raising their children alone; philosopher Alain de Botton calling it...
City Notes
Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
City Notes
Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
City Notes
Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
City Notes
Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Dispatches
Giving jewellery is a big deal. It shows thought, care, and style. But not everyone likes the same look. That’s where pearl jewellery comes in. Pearls work with so many different vibes. Whether your person is bold or more low-key, there’s a...
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There are many challenges you can face when you transition from a side hustle to business in the mainstream. With efficient planning and a gradual rollout, you can reduce the stress related to starting a business and increase the chance of success....
Dispatches
Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...
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The right painting professional makes a difference in the durability and visual appeal of your home. Finding a quality and qualified Calgary house painter is vital for homeowners and businesses. There are so many options, however, making it tough to...