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Us Brits have had plenty of soul-searching to do this summer. In sharp contrast to the positivity that imbibed London's hosting of the Olympic Games in 2012, things have been entirely different four years on. As Team GB compete in Rio's...
Art & Culture
The Olympic Games (are we allowed to say that without getting a court order?) are so much more than a meeting of international sportspeople and fans — since the dawn of civilisation, they have captured imaginations, hearts and minds; the Games are...
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Symbol of freedom, emblem of status or identity, the car has been the machine that man has most connected with since Henry Ford's Model T first rolled off the newly-imagined production line; petrol and pistons sparking creativity in artists from...
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Famed for his 'liquidations' of iconic brand logos, renowned French street artist Zevs has moved on to liquidating a Pop Art icon in his latest body of work, The Big Oil Splash — showing now at Lazarides Rathbone. Zevs. Courtesy,...
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Charlie Kwai, Chris Lee, and Paul Storrie are a trio of photographers with a common thread that unites their differing perspectives: humanity, and an empathy with their subjects. (And they're all quite good, too.) It is together rather...
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Brining cultural activity in the French city of Nantes under one umbrella since 2011, Le Voyage à Nantes unites unique permanent public art like Estuaire, 29 riverside artworks from the likes of Erwin Wurm and Felice Varini, and François...
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Converting the rooftop of Le Corbusier’s incredible La Cité Radieuse (locally nicknamed La Maison du Fada, or 'The House of Madness') to an art institution in 2013, Ora Ito has welcomed esteemed names Xavier Veilhan, Daniel Buren, and Dan Graham...
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From Sol LeWitt’s 1960s conceptual art structures to Rocky IV, Chicago-born New York-based artist Rashid Johnson's Within Our Gates is a living, breathing romp through high- to low-culture influences and interjections. Evolving since...
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London's nightlife has taken a bit of a battering of late — Madame Jojo’s, The End, Plastic People, The Joiners Arms, and Turnmills just some of the familiar names for whom the death knell has rung. Stuck in a perpetual battle with well-financed...
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Family snaps are dull, right? Dad forcing a smile out of you in front of that caravan you really can't stand in Bognor Regis; another model village; uncle Dave pestering the waitress at that resort near Benidorm. You clearly didn't grow up in the...
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Henry Hussey is a British artist with one foot way, way in the past. His intricate textile-based artworks (masterfully created with grand materials like lace, silk, damask, velvet, Swarovski crystals, and faux pearls) look the stuff of formidable...
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Renowned for his effortless approach to pencil drawing, London artist Von is back with a new body of work inspired by Elsewhere, his emotive collaboration with photographer Dan Sully; shown at KK Outlet in 2014. Musing on the decreasing...
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...
Dispatches
You said yes, and now it's time to celebrate. But how best to honour this extra-special occasion? With an awesome party of course. Your friends and family will just want to pass on their love and best wishes, so the details are up to you – and...
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Whenever you are looking to book a holiday, you’ll end up considering lots of different destinations across the globe before settling on one. The ideal holiday spot will cater to every traveller in your group, whilst being affordable too....
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In recent years, the demand for car trailers in the USA has seen a significant increase, driven by both personal and business needs. Whether you need to transport a vehicle for a cross-country move, bring your car to a race, or simply need a trailer...
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Picture a master chess player. You won't be catching them moving pieces randomly, hoping for the best outcome. They will have a plan and usually think five steps ahead. Some people think success is about big ideas, and others say the devil is in the...