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The Edit
“Look at the hands.” As AI art is rapidly infiltrating our cultural zeitgeist, many have been easily duped by the power of computer-generated artwork. Last August saw the Colorado State Fair’s digital arts competition won by a work generated...
Journal
By just after 10pm on the first evening of the first day, you know that everything is alright again. It’s been two long years of hope and no hope, false starts and new restrictions, but at last we’re back on the fake green grass of home. Sónar...
Dispatches
For almost 30 years, Barcelona’s Sónar festival has been at the bleeding edge of experimentation in music and technology. Riding on the coattails of an event that regularly commands the very biggest names in electronic music, Sónar+D has grown...
The Edit
What do an 1886 mansion designed by Antoni Gaudí, a cultural centre dedicated to the work of painter Antoni Tàpies, a posh new hotel, and British-Canadian techno icon Richie Hawtin all have in common? They’re all part of the programme for this...
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Ever the progressive music and arts festival, Sónar have announced the programme for this year's edition of their immersive Sonar360º by MEDIAPRO experience. Offering an unparalleled A/V extravaganza, the Sonar360º dome spans 19 metres in...
Journal
Its style has been aped to such an extent since, that the skyscraper located at 375 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan today looks markedly plain. When it was completed in 1958, though, its less-is-more restraint was radical; a standard-setting...
Dispatches
Clubbing in the 1990s was a very lo-fi affair. Dish up a smoke-machine, chuck in a strobe light, and it was: 'nice one, mate, sorted'. Stadium bands aside, the same went for gigs and festivals — and you were lucky if the visuals at the latter's...
Journal
It’s 2012, and Enric Palau, co-founder of of Barcelona-based international electronic music behemoth Sónar, is — in an interview with Spin — rebuffing a criticism that has increasingly been levelled at the festival over recent years: their...
Dispatches
Sónar have just announced the first names of their 2016 Barcelona lineup. And it's good. ANOHNI are perhaps the biggest news, although I'll forgive you for not having heard of them. A new project led by Antony (and the Johnsons) Hegarty, with two...
Journal
Most people probably don't, or won't, remember their 20th birthday. You'll have been having too much fun. You're young, up on the latest trends, determined to have a fucking good time, at all costs. Fast forward twenty years and you'll probably be...
Journal
100 things you'll never hear a DJ shout during a set #69: "somebody call this party an ambulance"... Ambulances at raves typically mean all's not well, however, the one we stumbled across at this year's Sónar was more about dancing than...
City Notes
Disembarking the ferry in North Amsterdam, revellers need only stagger a few steps before reaching Polly Goudvisch, a brasserie and brown café where ice-cold beer is served at any time of the day and guests are invited to hangout across the two...
City Notes
One of the last memories of the golden industrial era of Bratislava, industrial heritage building Jurkovičova Tepláreň has undergone a huge transformation; now home to a multifunctional hall, café, gallery and restaurant, and fast becoming the...
City Notes
Paris- and Barcelona-based Hazard Studio have completed the design for restaurant NM, a clandestine venue in the northwest Spanish city of Oviedo from two Michelin-starred chef, Nacho Manzano. With seating for just 20 diners, the space features...
City Notes
Accommodating up to 13 adults throughout seven suites, available as an entire complex or three separate units, Câlin is a design-led guest house located in a secluded piece of Provence, found between vineyards and nature and boasting spectacular...
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Welcome to Tacoma, Washington. Close to Seattle, this vibrant city offers a plethora of opportunities for residents and visitors alike. From its stunning natural landscapes to its diverse culture, living in Tacoma has something for everyone. In...
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Are you considering moving from Ohio to Texas? Relocating to a new state involves careful consideration of various factors that can impact your lifestyle, finances, and overall well-being. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of moving...
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Living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida offers a unique coastal lifestyle with its picturesque beaches, pleasant climate, and vibrant community. Located on the northeast coast of Florida, Jacksonville Beach is a city that combines the relaxed...
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Have you ever wondered how quiz builders can help you in the online learning process? If you are tired of assigning tasks students are unwilling to complete; then online quiz builder is the way out. The matter is that modern online tools like an...