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Remember the last time you enjoyed — really enjoyed — driving in a city? I can’t. They’re some of the coolest locales to tour by car, but until now we’ve been forced to choose between old-school map navigation — with the outright...
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With so many of us opting to eschew the corporate nine-to-five — in favour of working our own hours, on our own terms — the creative class has become a global population all of its own; flitting between the globe’s cultural capitals, swarming...
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As we roll into the time of year where our heads fill with notions of positive resolutions for the coming 12 months — less drinking; more exercising; be nicer to the ones we love — what if we could look to make a real change, a real change that...
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As the saying goes “age is just a number”; something Watford dweller Geof Bax — an 83 year-old Veterans Doubles World Champion of Ping Pong — personifies with amplitude. Paddle master Geof knows a thing or two about pinging and ponging:...
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In a world of cultural enlightenment, it's a first that We Heart will urge you to suffer arduous boredom. But bear with us. Billing itself as the most boring video stream of all time is, in the eyes of most, not the catchiest of marketing...
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Israeli artist Liat Livni is celebrating after scooping the top prize in this year's BLOOOM Award by WARSTEINER. Livni's work was judged the best entry from a record field of over 1,500 international entrants, and the artist will now enjoy some...
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“The artistic temperament” may be a bit of a broad brush with which to paint all creative talents, but it certainly seems to apply to Kati von Schwerin. Despite being shortlisted as a top 10 finalist in the BLOOOM Award by WARSTEINER 2015 —...
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When watching capoeira dancers spin and arc, locked in a balletic flow, it's impossible not to be carried along with the rhythm and grace of their bodies. The Brazilians have a name for the feeling that such fluid, intuitive movement evokes: ginga....
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Proving that critically-acclaimed art doesn't necessarily have to be impenetrably high concept, Erik Porstmann deliberately chooses to work in one of the most familiar genres — one that will connect with every viewer who ever enjoyed a bedtime...
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Sponsored by The 7th Chamber Hallowe'en is upon us — a time when thoughts turn to the ghoulish, ghastly and downright terrifying things that push our panic buttons. Horror films are designed to frighten the pants off its viewers, but sometimes...
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Mark Swysen's work garden of eden: reconsidering the genetics of the original sin looks impressive, sounds impressive, and certainly impressed the jury of the BLOOOM Award by WARSTEINER who awarded it third place in the 2015 competition. Swysen's...
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In the world of clubbing as much as anywhere, if you're not moving forward, you're going backwards. While a lot of clubs do a decent job of keeping their set-lists current, there's a growing feeling that they aren't pushing the boundaries in the...
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,...
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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...
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The purpose of nursing homes is to provide older people at risk with the care and attention they require in a secure setting. For some residents, however, the truth is unsettling: abuse by doctors and other medical professionals. Nursing home...
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China, the United States of America, and Japan do it again, the three powerhouses ranking 1st, 2nd and 3rd for the fourth consecutive year in the A’ Design Awards' World Design Rankings. Using a slick methodology for ranking countries, the...
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It's important to pick the right company to clean your air ducts so that your home stays healthy and safe. When your air ducts are clean, the air quality inside your home is better, which is good for everyone's health. But how do you choose which...
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We’ve all seen them. You know, rickety and rusty carports dragging down a property’s curb appeal. In fact, the eyesore is all you pay attention to. Even though carport designs have improved over the years the structures still lack some curb...