Publications
Contemporary artist Grayson Perry's alternative take on the British class system, In the Best Possible Taste, was one of the TV hits of last year, and coincided with a series of epic scale woven tapestries on the topic, inspired by Hogarth 's The...
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Harry Parr, one half of the infamous food-tinkering duo - and now of newly launched publishing house Bompas & Parr Editions - is going into his new venture with eyes wide open. “We won't sell many books,” he says, and he's probably right (in...
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Some artists demand absolute peace and quiet while they work, total seclusion in which to create. Brandon Graham is not one of those artists. By the same token, occasionally we are fortunate to bring you a glimpse into the creative process, but...
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It is said that a picture paints a thousand words, which might be true, but why not have some words with the pictures to make sure the message comes across? Can't hurt, can it? Photographers' agents Horton-Stephens thought they'd put the “text”...
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This escapade starts with a group of 15 chefs disappearing into a Nordic forest together, and what ensues is not a horror film or a reality TV show, but something that has been described as the most important event in culinary research happening...
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It's a shame no-one holds masquerade balls any more if only because one wouldn't have much opportunity to wear these incredible creations commissioned by Sydney concept gallery He Made She Made otherwise. Each of the Masked Intentions series is the...
Music
These days any old Tom, Dick or Harry can foist their dubious artistic talents onto the unsuspecting general public. If you've got enough patience to write 90,000 words that more or less relate to one another, you can self-publish your book. Are you...
Publications
When hearing the words Japan and binding, we tend to think of either books or feet, the latter deformed by painful techniques that were officially banned a century ago. An act of self-mutilation or enforced cruelty to the eyes of many westerners,...
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The people and places of the Mississippi Delta so completely captured the heart and imagination of documentary photographer Magdalena Solé on her first visit in 2009 that she felt compelled to revisit the region which she says has never left her....
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I can think of a couple of cycling nerds who are going to need to change their underwear after hearing about this exhibition of all things racer-related, and the good news for me is it's free, so I won't have to spend any time wangling tickets out...
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It's all very well letting the architects go nuts with their crayons to create mind-blowing and visionary home design statements, but what's it like when the tradesmen have packed up their Thermos flasks and you get down to the business of living in...
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The simple ideas are always the best, as London-based Dutch photographer Sipke Visser proves in his exhaustive project, Return to Sender. Now compiled in a beautiful little hard-backed, 480-page book - designed by studio Kummer & Herrman - Return to...
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...
Dispatches
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....
Dispatches
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...