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From the Civil Rights Movement to the Outlaws, distressing correctional facilities and beyond, Brooklyn-born self-taught photographer Danny Lyon would pioneer a movement that became known as New Journalism; the artist’s ability to immerse himself...
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'I don't plan paintings,' proclaims Dan Baldwin — his 15th solo show, Under the Influence, currently showing at Maddox Gallery, London — 'everyday new thoughts and influences enter my studio through the media, and I surround myself with resource...
Art & Culture
Blue Crow Media have released its second map dedicated to Brutalist architecture. Diverting attention across the pond to the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., the guide features 40 well and lesser known structures and architectural gems; from the...
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Founded in 1984, the Turner Prize really picked up steam in the '90s, when Britannia was riding high on cultural waves; KLF chaps Jimmy Cauty and Bill Drummond's concurrent K Foundation award for 'worst artist', Mr Hirst's winning Mother and Child,...
Journal
It’s 10am on a September morning. We — a few journalists, some PR folk from Ballantine’s and photographer/filmmaker Dave Ma, the star of the show — are on a hill to the east of Inverness that looks down over Dufftown in the valley below (in...
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Serving as a metaphor for the working process of Los Angeles-based Sarah Cain, Dark Matter (an invisible material with mysterious properties) displays the artist's desire to invite viewers into her ethereal artist visions; immersive works that...
Dispatches
‘I'd like to be remembered as one of the greatest artists who created art not only for the sake of art itself, but rather used it as an instrument to address more important issues.’ Proclaims Lithuanian artist Tadao Cern boldly. ‘In the end, I...
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Who knew Kermit the Frog was a renowned conceptual artist? Probably the best thing about Groningen-born polymath Wim T. Schippers's gamut of talents is that he is the Dutch voice of our favourite fabric friend; also voicing Ernie, Guy Smiley and...
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Lars Fisk is a fascinating character. Renowned for his public art, Fisk is also the 'art director' for prog-psych improv band Phish (they whose fans hold them in religious regard) and calls four shipping containers — currently occupying a lot in...
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Frequently overlooked in a city as rapidly expanding as London: community. What are the contemporary notions of neighbourhoods and being at home in such a dense, over-populated metropolis? A new exhibition at Greenwich's NOW Gallery looks to find...
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In São Paulo, just two polluted rivers provide water for 21 million people; globally, freshwater species have declined by 76% since the 1970s; deforestation, war, urbanisation, and pollution are wreaking havoc on our water supplies. 650 million of...
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'If you say foot foot foot foot foot foot foot foot foot long enough then foot becomes hilarious ... If you paint 40 Nixons it puts Nixon in his place' — John Wesley 1 John Wesley, Untitled, 2011, acrylic on canvas, 102.235 x 102.87...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
Dispatches
When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
Dispatches
When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
Dispatches
Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...