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The Uffizi, the Pitti Palace, the Academia Gallery. Florence has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to art-packed museums, and there's no shortage of public artworks and architecture to enjoy just wandering the ancient streets either. What you...
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Duncan Jago (that's Mr Jago to you), one of the Bristol street art movement's biggest success stories, has returned to mural painting for a special commission at Unit London. The international star, founding member of the Scrawl...
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Supermundane is a word that describes the opposite of what you may imagine — of or relating to what is elevated above earthly things — and entirely fitting that Rob 'Supermundane' Lowe would happen upon it whilst working in a factory. In the...
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Fur and feathers fly in a new collection of paintings by young Austrian graffiti artist Nychos. TS Eliot once wrote of the death-obsessed playwright John Webster that he “saw the skull beneath the skin”, and it seems Nikolaus Nychos is also the...
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The buzz of the city is Jack Marshall's muse. The south east London artist drawing on the humdrum haze of urban life — petty vandalism; the drone of city living that you only notice when you escape to the silence of the countryside; the dizziness...
Journal
Toronto artist Jenn Liv makes no bones about her pop culture inheritance. Whereas some artists are keen to establish their credentials through lists of canonical and well-respected influences, Liv goes the other way: when I ask her about the...
The Edit
If you're a resident of a major urban metropolis bathed in the 24/7 haze of electric light, it may have been a while since you've been able to look skywards and see the stars. But the stars are out there all right, and photographer Neil Folberg...
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It's not just international relations that are relaxing under the leadership of Raúl Castro. While the developing détente between the communist country and the West could have big implications for the lives of all Cubans, the government's changing...
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The Moniker Art Fair has today kicked off its sixth edition of urban contemporary art offerings at London’s Old Truman Brewery. Banksy, No ball games (Grey) 2009 Courtesy of the artist and London West Bank Gallery Around 20 national...
Dispatches
"A blonde, white Red Riding Hood lost in a forest of faceless Muslim wolves: This is how “Homeland’s” creators have chosen to represent their show as it begins its fourth season". That's what Laura Durkay has to say on Homeland's promo poster...
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Marc Horowitz doesn't seem to fit into the “tortured soul” category of artist — in fact his work suggests he has an absolute blast. The LA-based artist lets loose with oil, charcoal, pastels and acrylic spray paints — all at the same time it...
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“Making up for lost time” — that's how Alec Soth views his highly anticipated London exhibition, in which the Minnesota photographer brings four of his most important series together for his first major UK exhibition. Soth's Gathered Leaves...
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...
Dispatches
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...