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Dispatches
The most eagerly-awaited album in pop music has dropped at long last, Rihanna's ANTI finally filling a void that has only occasionally been plugged since 2012's Unapologetic; interestingly, none of those stopgaps from last year — Bitch Better Have...
The Edit
Normally talking about artist's lives in the past tense indicates retrospectives of 20th century contemporary art icons; Neoclassicists; prominent figures of the Renaissance — less commonly rising stars cut short mid-career. Tragically killed in a...
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Kevin McCallister has issues. Which are understandable; it's 25 years since he was left Home Alone as an eight year-old. And it seems that engaging in torture as a child leaves an indelible mark on ones psyche. Who knew? Kevin McCallister...
The Edit
Everyone knows Iron Mike had a tiger, but did you know they sat down on his couch underneath a Rothko eating chicken and waffle together? You did not. Was (crazy motherfucker named) Ice Cube dive bombing into the pool at his modernist L.A. home...
The Edit
With scores of acting, writing and directing credits to his name, including the satirically pointed Hairspray, John Waters is well qualified to send up Hollywood as he does in this latest collection of stills-based art. Beverly Hills John —...
Travel
Watermelon imagery has infiltrated popular culture immensely over the last couple of years — thanks to a lewd (and incredibly famous) husband and wife, one song, and millions of us hitting up Urban Dictionary to understand just what the...
The Edit
Inspired by childhood alienation, Japanese pop culture and the very modern awkwardness of social media, Felix Treadwell's show at CNB Gallery (located in the basement of Mark Hix's Tramshed on Rivington Street, Shoreditch) is a playful foray into...
Journal
There's a fine line between collector and hoarder... perhaps there isn't one at all, a horder may simply be someone who collects useless crap, a collector one whose collection is structured, and usually coming at some considerable cost. 39 year-old...
Journal
Deeply rooted in the iconography of pop culture - previous jobs include creating stage sets, props and artwork for MTV and working as a toy designer - American artist Jason Freeny has literally stopped us in our tracks with his remarkable, if...
City Notes
September saw the grand opening of Lynk & Co's Barcelona Club, the Masquespacio-designed venue akin to a world of utopias with spaces nodding to the Wizard of Oz, Gaudí, and a myriad more. Situated in the heart of Passeig de Gràcia, the Catalan...
City Notes
Founded in 1810, The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) is the largest art museum in Flanders, home to masterpieces from the 14th to the 20th centuries including Flemish Primitives and the Antwerp Baroque, on to an extensive collection of...
City Notes
Studio B have completed works on a new taproom for independent brewery Wiper and True. The new venue is their second in Bristol and represents an inclusive space that rebuffs the typical overly masculine trend that has dominated the brewery scene...
Stuff Crush
Morag Myerscough completes her most personal project to date, transforming a once disused space at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, into a vibrant oasis entitled Joy Garden. The colourful courtyard is a place of hope and happiness sure to benefit...
Dispatches
Florida, also known as the Sunshine State, is one of the most affordable places to own a home in the United States of America. Given the state’s popularity and sunny beaches, you may be wondering why. These things also add significant...
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Whether it's for school or at work, you can be asked to take a drug test for multiple reasons, and failing it can result in major consequences. Modern drug tests can detect a wide range of substances, including alcohol, and even a minute amount in...
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If you're experiencing issues with your LG TV and need a repair, you may feel overwhelmed with the choices available. You want to make sure that you find an experienced technician who can properly assess and address the issue in a timely manner so...
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Franchising can be a great way to expand your business and achieve success. When done correctly, franchising can help you grow your business while maintaining control over key aspects of the operation. This blog post will outline 16 important steps...