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The Edit
On the face of it I'm too white and too badly dressed to be writing about the Rudeboy subculture, but let's look at it as part of a process of personal growth. I've certainly learnt a few things in the execution of my duties on this one. For...
Journal
It was probably the summer of 1992. Flicking through cassette tapes (Google them) and CDs at a regional record shop in a rundown seaside town. “They’ve got two drummers, they must be heavy as fuck” my young school pal and bandmate begins....
The Edit
Motorised taxis have been whisking people hither and thither in Melbourne since the first one appeared on the roads in 1909, and everything you could possibly want to know about the popular transport has been gathered for a comprehensive...
The Edit
Separated by several hundred miles of American landscape, Minnesota-based painter and graphic designer Michael Cina and New York photographer John Klukas nonetheless found a way to work together on a collaborative project fusing their two...
The Edit
Don't breathe too close to the screen or the below photograph might disintegrate. William Henry Fox Talbot's salt print of Hungerford Bridge from 1845 – the year the bridge opened – is a major rarity from photography's early days, and it's...
Journal
If, like Lieutenant Jonathan Kendrick in A Few Good Men, you only have two books at your bedside – the Marine Corps Code of Conduct and the King James Bible – you will recognise the phrase “through a glass, darkly”, as being (almost)...
The Edit
Ignored, stepped over, or worse, a city's homeless population is more than an inconvenience to artist Andres Serrano. The American photographer first photographed the homeless of New York 25 years ago for his Nomad series, and has returned to the...
Journal
Will Brazil be ready in time for the World Cup? It's going to go down to the wire, as contractors rush to finish stadia and infrastructure improvements in time for the imminent football carnival. Things were a lot less frantic when Brasília, one of...
The Edit
What's the first rule of the London Underground? Do not make eye contact. So it takes a brave soul to go around taking pictures of passengers. Judging by the work of Bob Mazzer though, there were a lot fewer rules on the Tube in the 1980s full stop....
Art & Culture
Politicians never tire of telling us that we aren't building enough houses in the UK, but maybe developers shouldn't be too hasty to break ground on a rash of new estates before taking a look at what's happening to our neighbours in the Republic of...
Fashion
Stoic frowns, loud '70s-style knitwear, twins – the creative direction for new Belgian clothing brand Mosaert looks more like a poster for Wes Anderson’s latest film than your standard fashion fare. Its unconventionality is perhaps unsurprising...
The Edit
It's tempting to look back at the 1960s, especially '60s America, with a rose-tinted nostalgia. It was, it's true, a time of great positive change – but let's not forget what it cost to win those advancements in civil rights, and what else was...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
When the weather's great it can be easy to forget how winter can be brutal. Nothing feels better than retreating into the warm, cozy confines of your home when the chill sets in. But to ensure those toasty vibes, there's some important groundwork...
Dispatches
Sick and tired of neutral interior spaces? Beige, bland, boring... But something exciting is happening in kitchen design. Bold colours are making a comeback, patterns are stepping into the spotlight, and homeowners are embracing personality over...
Dispatches
Cafés are everywhere, and with so much competition, blending in is a fast track to obscurity. To stand out, you need more than a Facebook page and a logo on your latte cups—you need strategies that make people talk and keep them coming back....
Dispatches
Bingo is much more than a game, it is a social activity that has been bringing people together for generations. The game dates all the way back to 16th century Italy where it evolved from a lottery style game. Now in the modern day, millions of...