Dispatches
Anyone of sane mind knows that Brexit is a really fucking bad idea. Designers Nathan Smith and Sam T Smith know it, and so do a ruck load of their fellow UK-based creatives; names like Craig Oldham, Patrick Thomas, Jim Sutherland, NB Studio, and...
The Edit
The art world that reaches its public is a bit like the proverbial tip of the iceberg; the lion's share remains unseen. Spending the majority of its time packed up in shipping containers, awaiting exhibitions, or festering away in billionaires'...
Journal
17 years in, Barcelona-based creative symposium OFFF is still poking its public for new responses. Big-hitting design talent from Neville Brody (he who shaped the ‘80s alt-aesthetic) to naked studio man Stefan Sagmeister and hundreds in between...
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Although Jason Rhoades spent the entirety of his career living and working in Los Angeles — until his untimely death, from expected drug-induced heart failure at just 41 — it was the east coast and beyond into Europe where his work enjoyed its...
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'Eduardo Paolozzi was one of the most prolific, innovative and surprising artists from Britain. Never one to be told what to do, Paolozzi broke all conventions of art and consistently reinvented himself and his work,' explains Daniel F. Herrmann,...
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Keiichi Tanaami has led a rich and varied life. Witness to the horrors of war at nine years-old, as American forces bombed Tokyo; inspired by the 1960s art happenings of Yoko Ono and Nam June Paik; converted to Warhol's vision of Pop on a 1967 visit...
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Plenty of readers will struggle with the concept, but in the 1980s cultural content was difficult to come by. Decades before YouTube, documentaries on graffiti or international film from your Herzogs or Fassbinders were as rare as hen's teeth....
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The Occupy movement through Black Lives Matter and onwards to the current Trump fiasco, protest has been a dominant force throughout the 21st century so far; let us not forget that political activism is not a contemporary fad, though. A city rarely...
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We are in the Anthropocene. An era signified by human impact on the natural world. It is climate change and the decimation of natural resources; it is the world around us and its increasing precariousness at our hands. In a series of new works,...
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Taking a dinner break at his drum kit, cutlery poised like drumsticks, pint of beer resting on his floor tom, Rodney Graham — in his guise as a 1960s jazz drummer — illustrates all about his singular style that elevates it to another level....
Dispatches
London's culture-forward, design-led souvenir store, We Built This City, have revealed their latest shopfront collaboration; this time with much-loved creative heavyweight Rob Lowe, aka Supermundane. Lowe delves deep into his...
Journal
The rollercoaster tale of the Ringlings, the art-crazed circus master who became the architect of contemporary Sarasota, goes a long way to defining the importance of culture to this corner of Florida. The opulence of their 36,000 sq ft waterfront...
Dispatches
With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
City Notes
Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
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Looking for that vibrant green look that you see on the internet? Well, with the best lawn care experts, these grasses can now be within your reach. You’ll be able to turn your garden a serene outdoor retreat with the lush lawn underneath your...
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Moving from Chicago to New York City is a thrilling yet daunting leap. You’re trading deep-dish pizza and the stunning Lake Michigan views for bagels and the electric energy of Manhattan’s streets. Whether you’re chasing a career opportunity,...
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If you drive, you know there’s a danger element that always goes with that. Even if you feel you’re an excellent driver, and you follow all traffic rules, you might still have some bad luck. A drunk driver might plow into you, or someone might...
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Among all the other decisions you have to take regarding renovation of your house, choosing the right bathroom remodeling contractor is the most important. When partnered with a trained professional, your idea will be turned into great, efficient...