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A violent battle between good and evil featuring bubble-headed characters and monstrous lizard overlords seeking world domination — we could be talking about the forthcoming elections, but no. Exodus is the second part of David Jien's impressive...
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Fleshy sacks of skin and bone known as “Mounds” engage in the age old battle of good and evil in the work of Trenton Doyle Hancock, currently the subject of a mid-career survey at The Studio Museum in Harlem. Part of a larger series of events...
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Hold on to your handbags: Ramon Maiden is from the wrong side of the tracks, and wears his “delinquent” heritage with pride. The Spanish artist hails from Roquetas – dubbed the Bronx of Barcelona – which struggled badly in the '80s and '90s...
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Belgian street artist ROA specialises in portraying animals — especially those who have been pushed out of their natural habitats by the encroachment of urban developments. For his latest show, at Jonathan LeVine Gallery in New York, Ghent-born...
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As a child, did you often disappear into the realms of fantasy? Worlds of dark forests, creeping vines and deadly creatures? Did the frightening and foreboding hold a special fascination? If the answer is yes, there's a chance you're a psychopathic...
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There's nothing like a near death experience to make one throw off the shackles of convention and embrace one's true self, and the Second World War was that catalyst for a generation of artists. Elmer Batters and Eric Stanton were two such figures...
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Among the many humanitarian problems facing war-torn Afghanistan is the impact that the conflict there has had on the country's schoolchildren; many poor and displaced families have been forced to take their children out of school, signalling major...
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Californian artist Jon Pestoni's painting work is constantly evolving, and part of that evolutionary process is the addition of new materials. This exhibition of mixed media paintings on paper, mounted on aluminium, features a surprising new...
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As far as allegations of objectification go, I can't offer anything in the way of credible defence for these classic examples of American pin-ups other than to say that if I spent the majority of my day with my head stuck under a car bonnet, I'd...
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From the barely perceptible static hiss of your standby appliances to the blaring television of the next door neighbour, the omnipresent background muzak in shops and restaurants and the leak from shit earphones, the intrusive chatter of oblivious...
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There are few news stories more affecting than the high school and college gun massacres which seem to occur with depressing regularity in America. In Britain we are, to an extent, insulated from such unthinkable acts by both distance and culture,...
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Can a roll of photographic film be considered inherently racist? Filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard thought so; he claimed that Kodak film of the 1960s was better suited to photographing white skin than black, and therefore the stock reflected an biased...
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...
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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...