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Dispatches
"I was very shocked by Tony's death. He always seemed so young and enthusiastic in spirit, he had the attitude of a man in his 20s which I thought was a great way to be." Bernard Sumner (Joy Division and New Order). Eight years. If the name Anthony...
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Georgie Glass at Kosmonaut © Latisha Vasianna Photography 2015 The Northern Quarter, Manchester, and local favourite Kosmonaut was last week the venue for a very different kind of dog show; Manchester's rainy, cobbled streets home to the...
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...
Manchester
We've been licking our lips in anticipation of the opening of PLY since last summer, when the front window of the then-unfinished pizzeria hosted an exhibition of pizza-themed films by seven international creatives. Fast forward a few months and...
Manchester
After 10 years at the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter scene, Common has had a complete makeover including — crucially — a bigger bar, and more beer! If that's not cause for celebration, we don't know what is. To achieve the expansion, a...
Manchester
The University of Manchester's Whitworth gallery has officially re-opened after a £15million redevelopment, and my oh my, doesn't it look lovely? A major wedge from the Heritage Lottery Fund helped make this transformation happen, and the job was...
The Edit
Manchester arts venue Cornerhouse is getting ready for its big move to First Street; the centre's metamorphosis into HOME is due to happen in the Spring of 2015, and by way of a farewell to the present triangular premises – home to Cornerhouse...
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The basement of Kosmonaut in Manchester's Northern Quarter is being transformed into a record shop in preparation for the visit of acclaimed Sheffield artist Pete McKee. Known for his collaborations with the likes of Oasis and The Arctic Monkeys,...
Manchester
Got yourself a hankerin' for some beer, bourbon and ribs, pardner? Well although the specialities at Cane & Grain suggest a Western cowboy saloon, the reality is something more urban and edgy. This new place on Thomas Street in Manchester's Northern...
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You can accomplish a lot in 90 seconds, as Northern Quarter pizza restaurant PLY is proving with its pre-opening exhibition. The Manchester venue is currently under construction, and for the next few days you can watch a selection of 90 second...
Art & Culture
I feel somewhat haunted by Jon Rafman's suicidal keyboard warrior; first encountered as part of the Science Fiction: New Death exhibition at FACT, no sooner had I flushed the image of Beta Male from my mind than it reappears. Horribly memorable,...
The Edit
It's been six years since illustrator Rob Bailey announced himself to the world with his show Hello World at Manchester's Common, and four since his last exhibition You. Now the Northern Quarter bar has persuaded him to take time out from his actual...
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...
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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...