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Celebrating the enigmatic streets of New York, as captured by five masters, an exhibition of the same name is currently showing at London's David Hill Gallery; featuring works from the late 1940s through to the early '70s from some of street...
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Born from the desire to see more representation of Black British stories depicting physical landmarks, Blue Crow Media’s latest urban guide is Black History London Map (2022), featuring over 50 of London's most significant Black historical...
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Witchcraft. The Library of Esoterica takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the history of witchcraft, from its ancient roots to modern incarnation. The beautiful 520 page TASCHEN-published hardback comes complete with captivating essays...
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Considered one of the first buildings of the Art Nouveau movement, Casa Vicens was also the first house designed by a certain Antoni Gaudí. Located in the Barcelona neighbourhood of Gràcia, brick and tile factory owner, Manuel Vicens i Montaner,...
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Art and fashion, intrinsically linked and more so than ever. From clothing design to catwalk show art direction, major labels to boutique houses, the word of fashion is falling over itself to involve important names from a diverse range of the...
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Conceived in 2017, The Anonymous Project is committed to collecting and preserving colour slides from the last 70 years; the project's founder, filmmaker Lee Shulman, having bought a random box of vintage slides and fallen head over heels in love...
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With a whopping 512 soundproofed guest rooms, the TWA Hotel—JFK's only on-airport hotel—has opened with much fanfare, breathing new life into a world-renowned architectural landmark as it undoubtedly confirms itself as a one-of-a-kind...
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In the early hours of Monday 31 August, 1970, Jimi Hendrix took to the stage on a chalk down near the village of Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. That same day, acts such as Leonard Cohen and The Moody Blues had entertained the record-breaking...
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Inspired by classic South Korean picture books of years gone by, visual storyteller, JiYeun Kang, illustrates in an old-style aesthetic to bring her narrative alive. She is known to elongate and exaggerate human features, capturing humble elegance...
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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...
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When a chance meeting led Fleet Street photographer Derek Cattani to cross paths with Australian-born John Rendall and Anthony (Ace) Bourke, little did he know that he'd become a trusted member of a lion cub's human pride. It's a story...
Barcelona
Built between 1883 and 1885 by a then 31 year-old Antoni Gaudí for Manuel Vicens i Montaner, Casa Vicens (a summer home for the Barcelona-based brick and tile factory owner) was the first of the iconic architect's commissions to truly show off the...
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Having tracked the delicious design developments of lifestyle aparthotel brand, Locke, since their London debut in 2016, it was our pleasure to call their latest and most ambitious project home for a few days whilst pumping gallons of fine German...
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Digital artist and designer, Neon Saltwater, transformed a 1930s gas station in Downtown Las Vegas for the latest edition of the Life is Beautiful festival, curated by the women-led art platform Justkids. Based in Seattle, multimedia artist...
City Notes
Historically a working-class neighbourhood, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has seen slow gentrification in the past few years, the Montréal district now brimming with an eclectic mix of pawn shops and dive bars located alongside high-end furniture shops and...
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Immersive storytelling company, Catching Flights, presents Wonderland Dreams by Alexa Meade, the new interactive art experience and bar open until April 2023 at 529 5th Avenue, New York. Bringing to life the story of Alice’s Adventures in...
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If you’ve played at an online casino before, you will probably have noticed that European and French Roulette are rather similar. Unlike American Roulette, they both have a single zero pocket and are nearly identical, right? Well, not exactly. In...
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On the hunt for a certified dime or successful gentleman to call you own? Has the luxury dating scene piqued your interest? Want to hook up with some of the hottest singles out there? If so, then you’ve probably heard of Seeking.com. It...
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If you are an avid traveler, you will probably want to carry the memories of your trips forever. Photos are great, but making a travel video is even better when it comes to capturing special moments. But not everyone is a pro with videos. You cannot...
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Are you tired of the volatility of the stock market and looking for a more stable investment option? Look no further than gold IRA investments! Not only is gold a tangible asset with a history of holding value, but it also offers diversification in...