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Melbourne
"You might need your sunglasses" announces Tony Knoll, as he leads us into the outdoor space at the back of his Fitzroy shop/art space, PanelPop. "It's like Antarctica out here". It's a blazing hot Melbourne day, the blinding white is waste...
Interiors
Textile fans had better draw the curtains, unplug the phone and book themselves a bit of “me time” as we wander through the wondrously cushioned world of Elizabeth (Libs) Elliott. Stuffed with all the love of a handmade product, her quilts and...
Journal
Now this is the sort of cookery I could get interested in. As a student I spent countless hours in laboratories watching beakers bubble and filters drip, so the whole molecular cooking thing is right up my street. The way I see it, a nice meal is...
Journal
Music, TV, even phone calls – a huge amount of our daily audio intake is now mediated by the internet. Our relationships with our computers are increasingly more intimate, and services like YouTube and Skype not only shape how we consume sound,...
The Edit
Have you ever had the feeling that your brain is being turned to mush under a relentless and disorientating barrage of information and instruction? Worried that one day your brains will leak out of your nose in a sticky yellow goo? Well I do, and...
Journal
Something strange is growing beneath the Northern Line of London's underground railway. Lurking in a network of tunnels near the Clapham North station, entrepreneurs Richard Ballard and Steven Dring are tending the crop of their subterranean farm,...
Journal
The “selfie” (or self-portrait photograph, usually taken with a mobile phone camera) is a modern phenomenon, made possible by ubiquitous technology and fuelled by social media. In fact the selfie is such a thing nowadays that some boffins have...
Music
Have you ever had the feeling that you're an undiscovered musical genius whose greatness would stun the world, if only you could play an instrument? Even if you had the time and the inclination, the usual options are a bit predictable. Torturing the...
Journal
Calling all narcissists – the common-or-garden selfie probably isn't delivering the ego massage it once did, so how about becoming part of a digital sculpture, with your face rendered 8m tall? Step right up to MegaFaces, the brilliant techno-art...
Journal
Are you fanatical about film or photography? Crazy about cooking? Mad about music? Are you a huge talent waiting to be discovered? Fancy being mentored by the best in the biz, including film and TV star Idris Elba? Want to be on telly? Want to...
Journal
My fifth form careers advisor laughed in my face. Rock star? Ha. Here I am though, in Nick Mason’s private garage, the Pink Floyd drummer talking me through his modest array of vintage grunters. Modest. Ha. I wonder what the careers advisor would...
Publications
Where would we be without the internet? Unemployed and homeless in my case, desperately lacking in amusing pictures of cats, and totally unaware that we needed a list of 18 surprisingly short celebrities (ICYMI, Hayden Panettiere is only 5ft...
Stuff Crush
“I am not sure whether my father totally understood my fascination with his photographs of package holidays,” explains artist Jake Clark, whose obsession with seaside resort architecture has been informed by his childhood growing up in the...
City Notes
Opening today, 28 February, Hôtel Hana Paris is the latest addition to the Adresses Hotels Collection, a fancy group of decadent boutique hotels that includes Monsieur George and Saint Tropez's La Ponche; the five-star luxury property set to...
City Notes
Passing away at the age of 60 in May 2021, Michelangelo Lovelace was a Cleveland-based artist renowned for his vibrant paintings depicting quotidian scenes of urban life, policing, poverty, war, and personal investigations of Black Identity....
City Notes
An urban sanctuary so laid back it's horizontal, Pátio do Tijolo is a truly beautiful 24-room boutique hotel that offers its guests a fusion of authentic Lisbon tradition with soothing contemporary aesthetics. Drawing on the 'slow life' concept,...
Dispatches
Achieving a flawless finish on your roofing project doesn't just elevate the curb appeal of your home; it's also critical for ensuring structural integrity and longevity. Whether you're tackling a DIY repair or overseeing a professional...
Dispatches
Looking for unique gift ideas from Japan? Discover 11 handcrafted treasures that embody the beauty and intricacy of Japanese craftsmanship. From elegant ceramics to traditional washi paper creations, each piece tells a story of artistry and...
Dispatches
When you are about to propose to the person you love, the engagement ring you choose can make or break their decision. Engagement rings represent the love and commitment you have for your partner. It tells the world that you have made a commitment...
Dispatches
With energy bills on the rise, finding ways to reduce your electricity usage has become more important than ever for British households. Cutting down on the amount of power you consume not only helps the environment but also puts extra cash back in...