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If one were to ask 100 people what their least favourite building material was, a majority would probably say concrete. There's a couple of possible reasons for this general antipathy towards concrete. Firstly, it's so damn grey, and grey is...
Milan
With a back catalogue of supremely beautiful books, and more hitting the shelves each month, it's only fitting that art and design publisher extraordinaire TASCHEN has a retail store that matches the production values of their famously high quality...
The Edit
There's nothing like a near death experience to make one throw off the shackles of convention and embrace one's true self, and the Second World War was that catalyst for a generation of artists. Elmer Batters and Eric Stanton were two such figures...
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The career of Robert Doisneau, the French photographer celebrated for his work in the photographie humaniste style which rose to prominence in the 1950s, enjoys its most comprehensive review to date in a new book from friend and author Jean Claude...
Art & Culture
It all started with a Louisiana man called Earnest Beaumont-Gannt. Earnest was an intrepid young fellow and sailed the south Pacific in the early 20th Century, absorbing the culture of the Polynesian islands he visited on the way. What he saw fired...
Art & Culture
The 1940s was was quite a decade for the Western world. Beginning with unimaginable suffering and loss, it emerged from the darkness of World War Two to into a brighter place full of hope, freedom, and a new-found enthusiasm for consumerism....
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The 1970s was the decade when football really burst into life, the time it went from drab black and white to full colour, and when personalities really began to shine through in a way they hadn't before TV really took hold of the game. Where once...
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You wouldn't guess Robert Crumb spends too long worrying about the Political Correctness brigade, and this collection of the American's early drawings, reflecting rigorous questioning of almost every aspect of society at the time, certainly bear...
Art & Culture
What looks more painful: covering your entire back with a colourful Japanese folk art tattoo, or wearing nothing but a twisted towel up your bum crack in order to show it off? You can mull over that conundrum to your heart's content with a copy of...
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Some might say a silk-robed octogenarian pottering around a harem of 20-something glamour models is a bit naff, we say good on you Hugh Hefner. That's the kind of retirement plan most men would happily settle for. If it's true that nothing brings...
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The three Godfather films produced some of the most famous cinematic moments, and the visual element of trilogy ranks alongside the eminently quotable dialogue and landmark performances of Coppola's epic series. As official on-set photographer for...
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Art Now! Vol 4 has arrived from publishers Taschen. This weighty tome is the latest in an ongoing series which is a bit like the art equivalent of the Now! music releases – if it's hot in the galleries of the world at the moment, it will be in...
City Notes
Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
City Notes
Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
City Notes
Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
City Notes
Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Dispatches
At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...
Dispatches
Giving jewellery is a big deal. It shows thought, care, and style. But not everyone likes the same look. That’s where pearl jewellery comes in. Pearls work with so many different vibes. Whether your person is bold or more low-key, there’s a...
Dispatches
There are many challenges you can face when you transition from a side hustle to business in the mainstream. With efficient planning and a gradual rollout, you can reduce the stress related to starting a business and increase the chance of success....
Dispatches
Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...