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Cuba has been frozen in time since the country's communist revolution of the late 1950s, when the new regime's ideological and political ties to the Soviet Union led the USA and its western allies to impose crippling trade and economic...
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As electronic communications really began to take off in the 1970s, a new term was coined to describe the leap forward. “Electronic superhighway” artfully described mankind's developing network of telecommunications in speed and scope, but the...
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Tomorrow would have been the 75th birthday of John Winston Ono Lennon, co-founder of the Beatles and one half of arguably the greatest song-writing duos of all time. A creative legacy of that magnitude — one which changed the face of popular music...
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Coney Island's future is very much up in the air — although not in the way most New Yorkers would like. The historical resort, located on a peninsula at the southern tip of Brooklyn, once pulled huge crowds of holidaymakers keen to escape the oppressive summer heat of the inner city.
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What defines the tribes to which we belong? Aaron Rose's TOTEMS aims to put a face to the confused and conflicted existence of mankind in the modern world, taking the icons' traditional format apart and reassembling it with bold graphics and symbols...
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Not content with stopping at the vaudeville staging of previous works Popcorn Venus and Guy Bourdin-esque glamour of Reconstituted Meat Slices, Juno Calypso has taken her penchant for creating elaborate sets to the next level with new series The...
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There are strong undercurrents of Indian mysticism to the psychedelic scenes of San Francisco artist Richard Colman, but even the most practised of yogis would be in danger of pulling a groin muscle trying to contort themselves in the shapes his...
Dispatches
Loosely enveloped in the world of hip hop and electronic music, L.A. polymath Flying Lotus harnesses influences from jazz; prog; psych; drum'n'bass; metal... and, fresh from announcing new group Woke (that sees FlyLo, equally out-there Shabazz...
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No city has fallen as far and as hard as Detroit. The Motor City's woes — economic collapse due to industrial migration, subsequent bankruptcy and social problems — have been well documented to the point where Michigan's former manufacturing...
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Just like Andy's playthings in Toy Story, it seems as though the mannequins in this warehouse come alive when the humans have all gone home. They assume roles within their society, interact, form relationships, and adopt individual personalities...
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Philadelphia Museum of Art is full of local pride as it presents the work of one of the city's most eminent photographers. Multitude, Solitude looks back at the early career of Dave Heath, who was born in Philadelphia in 1931 and honed his skills...
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With a background building sets and props for TV and movies, Randy Hage is skilled at creating an authentic sense of place and has a great eye for detail — both vital to the success of his ongoing artistic project. For the last 15 years, Hage has...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
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With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
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With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
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Starting a home-based embroidery business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, offering a range of opportunities to tap into the custom apparel, gifts, and home decor markets. But, one of the most important decisions you’ll make when...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Nine: Emotional Fitness Coaching. As the concept of wellness evolves, so too does our understanding of mental...
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Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...