The Edit
Captivating yet abhorrent. Two sides of the same coin in today’s money. There has always been a darker side to the gloss of popular culture — rarely has it been so visible. The fading veneer of the American dream acts as Jordan Wolfson’s muse;...
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In Startup High, Serge Gay Jr. finds San Francisco as a spirit in transition. The heady acid-drenched psychedelia of 1960s Haight-Ashbury a cloud of colourful decadence, the smartphone-transfixed Millennials treading a grey path devoid of tangible...
Journal
The new photography movement is a very modern juxtaposition that proves the undeniable longevity of one of our most popular arts. The principles behind primitive versions of the camera — like the camera obscura or pinhole — date back to ancient...
Journal
When folk think of British creativity outside of London, Manchester is often the first name to roll off anyone’s tongue; Cottonopolis’s status as the global epicentre of the textile trade its foundations, music and art the byproduct of that...
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We Heart is nodding its head heartily in approval at this creative, community-focused Christmas initiative from Manchester-based agency The Neighbourhood — who, like Mariah, 'don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas...
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Renowned Glasgow arts venue The Lighthouse is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the resurgent typographic art of letterpress by showcasing the work of Alan Kitching; oft regarded as the world’s leading light in this craft-first branch of graphic...
Journal
You might find this surprising, but I devote hardly any time at all to thinking about where porn films are made. You might. Actually, though, my strong suspicion is that we have it in common. It’s about a half-hour into interviewing Sophie...
Art & Culture
From Ralf Schüler and Ursulina Schüler-Witte's frankly bizarre Bierpinsel (beer brush) tower, built during the early 1970s in the 'Sci-Fi Brutalist' to the iconic Fernsehturm television tower, utilitarian apartment blocks to gems like Walter...
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'My studio has a modest, but really eclectic collection of books,' explains Serbian artist Djordje Ozbolt to Interview magazine last year, 'from auction catalogues to books on disasters to books about dogs.' And therein lies all you need to know...
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There is a world that exists, a parallel plain where time can stand still and the silence is deafening. Familiar places appear foreign. Devoid of everyone and everything but for the few fellow heroes you march among. For some it's a time for regret...
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Famed for their overtly colourful, graphic style, Craig & Karl have taken it to its minimal limits in an impressive new installation currently showing in Guatemala City; created for annual festival Showcase ITCH, Optimystic is a modern take on the...
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The gallery founded by Per Skarstedt in 1994 is currently celebrating the inauguration of its new London space with a big-hitting joint exhibition: Cindy Sherman’s History Portraits (1988 — 1990) and David Salle’s Tapestry Paintings (1989 —...
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
Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
Dispatches
When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
Dispatches
When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
Dispatches
Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...