Dispatches
The most eagerly-awaited album in pop music has dropped at long last, Rihanna's ANTI finally filling a void that has only occasionally been plugged since 2012's Unapologetic; interestingly, none of those stopgaps from last year — Bitch Better Have...
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The Dark Clicks On at Erin Goldberger's gallery New Release is as gloriously New York as one could imagine; the gallery itself a barely-converted former video shop in Chinatown. Robert Davis, Can't smoke in the confessional, 2016 Ash on...
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Lancaster Gate, London; something very different is happening beyond the well-worn doors of a former hotel on the edge of Hyde Park. Coming over more Berlin than Bayswater, The Averard Hotel has been stripped back to its bare bones as the inevitable...
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Knightsbridge, London: street art's most-loved provocateur continues his assault on those opposed to the refugees who are calling the Calais Jungle home. Riffing on the iconic Les Misérables artwork, Banksy's Cosette besieged by CS gas...
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However much fine art permeates contemporary culture — with art hotels, art restaurants and so forth — a stigma of stuffiness still remains within the white cube format of traditional galleries. Even those who know their Roths from their Rothkos...
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The desired effect of visiting an art exhibition: get lost, escape from reality ... whatever the final destination, whatever the journey can lead to. Jess Johnson's latest show completely disturbs its visitors' senses through a stunning immersion...
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The model village. A week in Devon with mum and dad. The English Riviera spelt out in roadside flowers. Melting ice cream. The scorched, torched, shattered smithereens of society? In a 448 sq ft, 1:87 scale model (a representation of around one...
Berlin
Giving shelter from air raids to thousands of citizens during the Second World War, to a poster child for Berlin's contemporary art scene: ad exec Christian Boros and his wife Karen, an art historian, bought the former bunker in 2003 — having a...
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We last saw New York-based artist Kara Walker in the summer of 2014, with the staggering scale of A Subtlety, a monumental installation exploring the horrific history of sugar production and slavery at Brooklyn’s Domino Sugar Refinery. The scale...
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Ten years as a forensic artist for New York City Police Department’s Forensic Investigation Division have served Fine Art graduate Jason Harvey well. Aside from the obvious benefits of catching bad guys, and acting as a step in the recovery...
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Normally talking about artist's lives in the past tense indicates retrospectives of 20th century contemporary art icons; Neoclassicists; prominent figures of the Renaissance — less commonly rising stars cut short mid-career. Tragically killed in a...
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Kevin McCallister has issues. Which are understandable; it's 25 years since he was left Home Alone as an eight year-old. And it seems that engaging in torture as a child leaves an indelible mark on ones psyche. Who knew? Kevin McCallister...
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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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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...