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When Lou Reed wrote about Holly's journey from Miami to New York, and from man to woman, in his song Walk on the Wild Side, he created one of the most important verses in music. In those few short lines from 1972 he brought transsexuality into the...
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As Rolf Harris used to say when he was still on the telly for being an artist: “Can you tell what it is yet?” Some of these objects, captured during their production by design duo Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, are easier to peg than others, but...
London
My partner and I recently took a trip to the bright lights of London for a weekend away from wrestling with the forthcoming updates to this very website, finding ourselves bedding down at The Nadler Soho. The 73-room boutique hotel opened in June...
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Hannah Höch was the darling of Dada, hugely influential in the collage movement and an important voice of criticism during a time of national and international upheaval throughout Europe. Whitechapel Gallery in London has curated a major...
London
Qbic, a fledgeling chain of reasonably priced, youthful hotels, has just opened up a branch in London after a successful start in Amsterdam, and we're happy to welcome the forward-thinking firm to the Brick Lane neighbourhood. Added to a high level...
London
Regent's Canal and its resident swans provide a picturesque setting for The Proud Archivist – a multi-purpose café/gallery which owes much to the coffee houses of centuries past. With a whole lot of glass fronting the premises in London's...
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Israeli photographic duo Wyse + Gabriely arrive at London's Neu Gallery in February in an attention-grabbing presentation by NO WAY. Aviya Wyse works with traditional darkroom techniques to produce her chiaroscuro images, while her partner Yaeli...
London
Restaurateur Martin Morales transported us to the Peruvian capital Lima with his London restaurant Ceviche, and with his follow-up venue Andina, it's a case of same country, different neighbourhood. Where Ceviche draws on Lima's Barranco...
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If you are going to call your photography collections things like American Surfaces, you had better be good, but Stephen Shore has more than enough chops to pull it off. In fact he's one of the most influential colour photographers around, and his...
London
With a strong flavour of Prohibition-era New York and one of the most quintessentially American names imaginable, it's a surprise to find ourselves in London's Soho for the opening of Jackson + Rye, a café, restaurant and bar with a violin case...
London
An elegant little wine bar recently opened on London’s Hackney Road. A place for sampling new and unknown wines, notably by the glass, Sager + Wilde is distanced from your typical East London hangout. In fact, it is almost anti that, it's a...
London
Is your personal assistant having trouble finding a London hotel that can accommodate the tour entourage? We know, you just can't get the staff. When you've finished having the wretch whipped, point them in the direction of Rosewood London in...
City Notes
Set inside Houston’s historic El Dorado Ballroom, Kindred Stories redefines what a bookstore can be. Designed by local studio gin design group, this vibrant space brings literature, community, and cultural legacy together under one bold roof....
City Notes
Marking a decade in hospitality design, London- and LA-based interior architecture studio, Fettle, unveil their latest work in collaboration with Amsterdam-born apartment-hotel brand The July. Hot on the heels of BOAT&CO and The July — Twenty...
City Notes
Valentyns sets a striking new standard for workplace design, launching a progressive model in Cologne, Germany, that puts small and mid-sized businesses on par with global firms. Housed in a modernist 1960s building with views over the Rhine, the...
City Notes
First featuring 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin way back in 2014, the inspired design hotel already stood out as one of the capital’s boldest lifestyle concepts. Now, over a decade later, Studio Aisslinger returns to breathe fresh life into the...
Dispatches
Depression doesn’t always look like sadness anymore. Sometimes, it looks like scrolling for hours without feeling anything. Or forcing a smile during video calls. Or feeling completely alone even when you’re getting dozens of messages a...
Dispatches
From architecture and interiors to fashion, digital products and beyond, the A’ Design Award & Competition casts its net wide, and with submissions for the 2025—2026 edition open until 30 September, creatives, designers, and entrepreneurs across...
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Buying a car can be a minefield. It doesn’t have to be, though! Indeed, there are plenty of simple ways you can simplify the process of purchasing a vehicle. Using a professional car history checking app is undoubtedly one of the best options in...
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Many people dream of turning a creative interest — writing, design, art, photography, music — into a meaningful career. The leap from something enjoyed as a hobby to a fulfilling profession can feel both thrilling and daunting. Yet it’s...