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Costing a cool 46 million pounds, the opening of The Box Plymouth was one of the most significant cultural events in the UK in 2020. Located in the Devon port city, the major museum and art gallery is quite the destination in its own right....
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Spanning 150 metres around Paddington Square and a landmark 45ft-tall ‘totem’ on Praed Street, Nature Nurture has been created by Kelly Anna, and is the London-based artist and illustrator's largest work to date; the Sellar- and...
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To mark the fifth edition of the annual urban and contemporary art festival, Unexpected, Camille Walala has transformed a vintage gas station in Downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas, into a joyous landmark; her new public mural, entitled Walala Pump & Go,...
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Housed in a listed building that dates back to the 1880s, with mid-century modern additions made to one of the first YWCAs in the United States after WWII, new Boston pad The Revolution Hotel is set to evoke the rebellious spirit the city has...
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Bold, bright and always bags of fun, the work of multidisciplinary artist Michela Picchi has a knack for putting a smile on one’s face. Her lively palette, use of block colour, shape and form are intrinsic to the style of the...
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From bold paintings and simple and elegant line drawings, to experimental collages and large wall murals, Lynnie Z's latest exhibition at The Book Club highlights the spontaneity of the East London-based artist's fervent creative...
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Paying homage to two major anniversaries and uniting artists from different generations—commenting on women’s role in modern society and the arts, and paying tribute to monumental periods in women’s rights—Women.Now. is a powerful group...
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L.A.-based Bunnie Reiss is an artist, muralist, and sculptor. Influenced by folk art, mysticism, and nature, Bunnie's often large-scale works can be found on walls all over the world. Sometimes delicate, and always impactful, the artist's...
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Beginning his experimentation with graffiti at the tender age of 15, self-taught artist Franck Noto—aka Zest—has honed his singular style over the years that have followed; now one of France’s most celebrated street artists. The...
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A new floating restaurant and bar for London, Darcie & May Green features an exterior designed by the one-and-only Sir Peter Blake, and an all-day menu bursting with fresh and distinctive Antipodean-informed cuisine. Located on the Grand...
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'I love London and I’m fucking angry,' blurts Maziar Bahari, an Iranian-Canadian journalist and filmmaker who's spent more than ten years living in the capital. Bahari, who is also the founder of Paint the Change, a new initiative to push social...
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Not-for-profit organisation St+art India created their first open air public art district in India during December 2014, uniting local and international artists who together brought the empty walls and winding streets of the city and suburbs alive...
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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...
City Notes
Arriving in Palm Springs in 1916, Harriet Cody started a movement of pioneering women who created a community, Harriet herself——an accomplished horsewoman in both the English and Western traditions——opening a livery stable before building a...
City Notes
Four friends and entrepreneurs——Irina Chesnokova, Yulia Ilatovskaya, Misha Kim and Steven Sharma——collaborate to create Meow Bar, a venue where guests can enjoy craft cocktails, and where its founders can film their YouTube series, Bar in...
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Some four years after opening their first hotel in Amsterdam, Zoku——the triumphant concept that facilitates global living and working for the travelling professional——open their doors in Copenhagen; choosing the city's Amager island as home...
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The United States has a way of boasting some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world. Therefore, it's no surprise that many people flock to these areas for a long-awaited break from work or school. But with so many options...
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Decorating your home can be an exciting undertaking but a tricky one at the same time, particularly if you're on a tight budget. However, giving your home a fresh look doesn't necessarily have to be an expensive venture. With some thoughtful budget...
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Instagram is one of the most popular places to sell different things. There you can find clothes, shoes, art objects, B2B segment production, and, of course, brands that sell things for your home. But, Instagram for interior design brands? You bet....
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Casino Design Psychology: Planned to Spend Everyone knows of the word casino, but few realise it derives from the Italian casa, meaning house. During the 19th century, this term encompassed a wide range of public buildings that offered...