Manchester
The University of Manchester's Whitworth gallery has officially re-opened after a £15million redevelopment, and my oh my, doesn't it look lovely? A major wedge from the Heritage Lottery Fund helped make this transformation happen, and the job was...
London
For six years the Black Rats ran their show from a converted railway arch in Shoreditch, but now the gang that got together in 2007 is moving on to pastures new with a gallery space on Bateman Street, Soho. Black Rat Projects is all about...
Barcelona
The collections of four Barcelona museums have been consolidated at a new venue that offers an in-depth look at the art of objects and design. Museu del Disseny de Barcelona houses the exhibits previously held by the Museu de les Arts Decoratives...
Brisbane
Out in Brisbane's creative district of Fortitude Valley there's a new studio/workshop space that's looking for local artists and artisans to join the party. Prospect Studios is a sister project to fellow Brissie coworking space Lightspace, and the...
New York
Dutch designers Studio Job are the first to take up curating duties at Chamber, an exquisite New York boutique dedicated to unearthing the best in limited edition design, objects and art. The concept comes from Argentinian founder Juan Garcia...
Barcelona
In Barcelona, somewhere between a hotel and a rental apartment, exists the eco-friendly concept yök Casa + Cultura. It's three homes in the turn-of-the-century Catalan Modernism style, crowned with a magnificent roof terrace, combined to form what...
Los Angeles
Los Angeles hotel The Line knocked our socks off when it opened with its uncompromising design. Now it seems the man responsible, interior designer Sean Knibb, has gone all soft on us, introducing a bit of fluffiness to his otherwise hardcore...
Moscow
Moscow has identified the need to create a “cultural centre of gravity” on a par with New York's Williamsburg and Berlin's Mitte districts, and to that end the ArtKvartal project has been set in motion to turn a post-industrial area of the city...
Barcelona
Cosmo es una bonita cafetería en Barcelona. Cosmo es también una galería de arte. I'm afraid that after just six weeks of Spanish lessons, that's about the size of my descriptive prowess. I think we've just learnt how to connect two simple...
Madrid
You're into the action straight away at Madrid flashpacker hostel The Hat, which has taken the admirable decision to place the bar at the centre of its reception area. Start as you mean to go on, as my old headmaster used to say... Anyway, The Hat...
Madrid
Quietly strutting its stuff on a handsome street in Madrid's Las Salesas barrio - propping up neighbouring Alonso Martinez and Chueca in the city's cultural hub - Do is a congruously-named design store that has been Do-ing much for the area's...
Panama City
“Isthmus” is today's unpronounceable word of the day – that's a land bridge connecting two larger land masses separated by water. The most famous example, and arguably Earth's most important isthmus, is the Isthmus of Panama, which has risen...
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...
City Notes
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...
City Notes
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...
Dispatches
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...
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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 Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
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Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...