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Who would like to see a bit of comedic taxidermy? I suppose the question should really be “who doesn't?”. Czech artist Krištof Kintera is treating Dutch audiences to some amazing animal reanimation, among many other things, as he brings his...
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Two concurrent exhibitions in London and Paris are looking at the practice of text-image artist John Baldessari, spanning his career from the early days to his latest output. Marian Goodman Gallery, London is hosting Pictures & Scripts — the...
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The lynching of black Americans in the pre-Civil Rights Movement era has been well-documented, and even mainstream Hollywood cinema hasn't shied away from portraying the barbarous practice in film from the spaghetti westerns of the 1960s to recent...
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If you were a groovy musician from the West Coast of America in the late 1960s and '70s, chances are you called in the services of Victor Moscoso. The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, and The Doors all collaborated with the revolutionary Spanish-born...
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The last time I took a wrong turn on a road trip I ended up doing one unnecessary lap of Stafford motorway services, but then I'm not an artist. When David Bray and his musician pal George Lubitzer got lost on a recent trip, they found themselves...
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Who remembers 1998 dramedy Sliding Doors, starring the very lovely Gwyneth Paltrow and her polished British accent? As well as some fine performances, the film is notable for writer-director Peter Howitt's clever concept — a storyline which splits...
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Invite Kenny Scharf around to your house for dinner at your peril. Dessert has been eaten, the cheeseboard consumed, and post-prandial digestion is underway in the living room when, after popping into the kitchen to do a quick bit of washing up, you...
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Now I'm no expert on avalanches (or anything else for that matter), but I wouldn't fancy being stood down-piste of one of Andrea Botto's photographic experiments with explosives. I think we can assume that the area in Gressoney-la-Trinite was...
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We were laughing our heads off. I've been running around like a headless chicken. He's lost his head. My mind's gone blank. She must be losing her mind. I'd forget my head if it wasn't screwed on... We've all been there, and the sheer number of...
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There must have been times when we've all had the urge to throw our mobile phones down the toilet and escape to somewhere remote, and get some peace away from the pressures of a society which is always clamouring for our attention in one way or...
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In most situations, making someone feel small is a mean thing to do, but Pablo Delgado is doing it for positive reasons in the name of art — specifically, the London-based Mexican is offering visitors to his latest exhibition a different...
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Anyone who's used to big city living will know the feeling of claustrophobia that can creep in from time to time, and even in suburbia it can feel like we're living on top of each other. On the other side of that coin, those living out in the sticks...
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...