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In 1945 Japan was a broken nation. The once proud empire lay in ruins, its cities razed by American bombs, and its people humbled. Yet by 1964, when Tokyo hosted the Olympic Games, Japan was reborn and well on the way to becoming a global economic...
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Some of the world's most impressive, beautiful, and downright odd buildings can be seen at their most interesting at Sto Werkstatt in Clerkenwell as the gallery hosts an exhibition of award-winning architectural photography. The images on display...
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The inspiration for photographer Ida Taavitsainen's latest project is something that those who love digging out vintage clothing from second hand stores may identify with. Taavitsainen inherited a tweed suit from her grandmother, but it was seeing a...
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The prevailing wisdom seems to be that we don't make anything in the UK anymore, and that all our goods are imported from foreign factories paying their grateful slaves tuppence ha'penny. It's not like in the halcyon days of British manufacturing,...
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The mysterious figures standing motionless in the face of the desert wind could be characters from the next Star Wars film. JJ Abrams has no need to worry though, as these photographs are not leaked production stills from the movies Arabian desert...
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I've heard it said that the success of a rock'n'roll career can be measured by the lines on the performer's face, and while that doesn't account for the artists who died young leaving a good looking corpse, it's certainly true of hard-living...
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French photographer Guy Bourdin was notoriously reticent about self-promotion, which makes one wonder what he would think of the massive retrospective of his work currently underway at London's Somerset House. During his lifetime the artist refused...
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A retrospective of one of Japan's most acclaimed artists will get underway at Foam in Amsterdam in December, offering a chance to look back through the oeuvre of Nobuyushi Araki and experience a previously unseen series of the artist's work. ARAKI...
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The relationship between the use of film in photography and cinema is explored by Sam Samore in his latest series Accumulation of Shapes (Part One), which employs the acting talents of French actress Juliette Dol to help convey its mysterious,...
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Californian artist Larry Sultan enjoyed an illustrious career spanning 35 years, producing a body of work that provided a challenge for the curators of this retrospective. Beginning with college in the 1970s, Sultan's output moved between conceptual...
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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 tank changed the face of modern warfare, able to rampage over - or through - difficult terrain and shoot fucking great holes in buildings and people. Your average army general would like as many as possible, but the fly in the ointment is that...
City Notes
Bringing understated Scandinavian elegance to the edge of Warsaw’s historic Old Town, PURO Warszawa Stare Miasto is the latest addition to the design-led hotel group’s growing Polish portfolio, and possibly their most considered space...
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In Milan’s ever-evolving Isola district, MOGO has arrived on the scene, offering a destination where music, mixology, and modern Japanese cuisine come together in a high-design setting that will have aesthetics addicts frothing at the mouth. A...
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Opening its doors in February 2025, Ned’s Club Washington, DC marks the second collaboration between Soho House’s luxury brand and the design and architecture experts at Stonehill Taylor. Set across the 9th to 12th floors of two historic...
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After a century spent as apartment residences, and following a meticulous two-year transformation, Hotel Granada reopened its Spanish Colonial archways to guests in August 2024. Located at 1302 West Peachtree Street NW, this 120-room property now...
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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...
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Plumbing may not always be at the forefront of design conversations, but the comfort of our homes depends on it just as much as light, texture, and space. The gentle hum of a well-functioning water system is often invisible—until something goes...
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Everyone loves the feeling of arriving at a charming vacation retreat. What if you could bring that travel vibe into your own home? With thoughtful design choices, your living room can feel like a curated destination. From tactile fabrics...