Bergen
The former United Sardine Factories (USF) Ltd is now a hothouse of creativity, housing artists and designers from across the spectrum of disciplines - and it all started with just one artist. In 1983, the family of John Saetre owned the empty...
Barcelona
There's so much going on at Artte, in the Eixample district of Barcelona, that it's quicker to mention what isn't on offer here. Paintball. Pretty sure there's no paintball action here. And we didn't see any lion tamers. But other than that,...
London
Built by the people, for the people, of South London and beyond, The Paperworks is a collaborative creative events space bringing some much needed niceness to the building site that is Elephant & Castle. The area's ongoing regeneration process might...
London
A network of tunnels below Waterloo Station in London has found a new lease of life as a multi-use creative space in the hands of fashion brand House of Vans. Abandoned by British Rail, the underground space was acquired by The Old Vic Theatre...
Bendigo
You know you're doing pretty well when they start naming buildings after you, and that honour has just been bestowed on Australian artist Mark Schaller with the opening of The Schaller Studio. The 128-room hotel, part of the Art Series Hotel Group,...
Berlin
NO WÓDKA is a showcase of Polish art and design that aims to break through some stereotypes about the country, starting with the name. Don't let the lack of booze put you off though, as the Berlin pop-up concept store has got plenty of other...
Somerset
Hauser & Wirth's stunning new gallery, part of an spectacular farm building regeneration in the Somerset countryside near Bruton, has opened to the public this summer after a major restoration project. The gallery is the focal point of the...
Manchester
Now don't get us wrong, we're sure your house is quite lovely. The kind of house that draws compliments and gasps of admiration from all who visit. A “well smart gaff”. But be honest, is it really as lovely as it could be? Couldn't it be just...
Hong Kong
How do you blend the best of international street art with fine French cuisine, in Hong Kong? That was the challenge handed to creative design agency Substance by the owner of Bibo – also an avid collector of contemporary urban art – and their...
Buenos Aires
The art scene in Buenos Aires has welcomed a new addition to its ranks in the shape of Galería UNION, an exhibition and project space opened by the graffitimundo art organisation in a renovated period building (including lovely stained glass...
Venice
The noted New York art collector, patron and socialite Peggy Guggenheim made a lasting impression on Venice with the world-famous Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Housed in the magnificent Palazzo Venier dei Leoni - a museum that was for decades her...
New York City
There are touches of the enigmatic and elusive Archer all over his Manhattan hotel, and although you won't meet the fictional custodian, his style and character inform every design choice and service. A dashing raconteur, well groomed and suavely...
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
Stand-up comedy has given several up-and-coming performers their way from the legends. Examples of famous stand-up comedians who honed in their craft for success at top comedy clubs are Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Taylor...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...
Dispatches
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...