Journal
For some reason I never had Andy Warhol pegged as a big celebrator of Christmas, but it turns out that the famously phlegmatic artist liked to put on a Santa hat and a novelty jumper and lark about with his chums just like everyone else – at least...
London
No, the initials of Wine & Charcuterie aren't an unfortunate oversight by owners Andy Bell and Jayke Mangion. First we had espresso bar Attendant, and now this new London venue - situated in what was formerly “London's most infamous toilet”. WC...
Stuff Crush
We're breaking out the bubbly* here at We Heart Towers with the announcement that our esteemed contributor (and Confessions of a Design Geek founder) Katie Treggiden has her very own magazine in print - along with magCulture's very talented Jeremy...
Opening Soon • London
French photographer Guy Bourdin was notoriously reticent about self-promotion, which makes one wonder what he would think of the massive retrospective of his work currently underway at London's Somerset House. During his lifetime the artist refused...
Oslo
YME in Oslo is, it says — “a curated universe of fashion, art, interiors and design” — and the design gods responsible for creating this microcosm are the brand's in-house team and specialist firm Snøetta. However it took considerably...
Opening Soon • São Paulo
Here are some of the world's great cities like you've never seen them before: London, New York, Rome, Moscow, Beijing, Leeds... Fair enough, although Leeds is a top city it's not usually listed in such illustrious company, but it's included in this...
Munich
Architects Sascha Arnold and Steffen Werner are the driving force behind The Flushing Meadows Hotel & Bar, but while they are responsible for the Munich venue's overall concept and layout, it's the list of guest designers who were invited to put...
Journal
Marlene Steyn's practice is one that typifies the cliché weird and wonderful. Oft difficult to decode, Steyn's paintings and sculptures are multi-layered, subjects intertwined - the results represented in delicate narrative style. When I first...
New York
Melbourne and New York are both cities that have thrived through their cosmopolitan attitudes, and here we have two Melburnians opening a restaurant in NYC's East Village, with Modern Australian food influenced by the Greek and Italian immigrants in...
Berlin
House of Small Wonder first opened in 2010 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and in short order established itself as a neighbourhood favourite for café snacks and relaxed brunches, with a Japanese-influenced menu from co-owner Motoko Watanabe. The...
Canberra
When the Acton Hotel in Canberra was destroyed by fire in 2011, it could have been the end of the story. But rather than starting afresh, the developers decided to build on what was left, and in the basement of the old hotel — now part of the...
Opening Soon • London
With the weather finally taking a turn for the worse in Britain, we can't blame street artist RUN for making the move indoors with his first gallery show under real name Giacomo Bufarini. The Italian, who has been living and working in East London...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Experiencing forgetfulness can be frustrating, and it often leaves you wondering if it's due to stress or adult ADHD. Everyday stress impacts your memory because it overwhelms your brain, leading to moments of forgetfulness. This includes misplacing...
Dispatches
The Square Mile, London's historic financial district, is changing rapidly, with cryptos and digital assets becoming popular. Popular trading pairs like BTC/USDT are now commonly discussed in boardrooms where traditional banking once dominated....
Dispatches
When you think of a baby play mat, you likely imagine a colourful space for your child to enjoy toys and games. Yet, these mats offer much more than simple entertainment. Playmats provide a safe area for developing your baby's motor skills and...
Dispatches
Fashion and art have always shared an unspoken connection, inspiring and shaping each other across centuries. Whether it’s haute couture borrowing motifs from famous paintings or streetwear taking cues from graffiti and urban aesthetics, the...