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At a time where taking photos is almost an obsession — the compulsiveness of snapping selfies and making memories; trawling social media and stealing poses from the next new celeb who's famous for being the next new celeb — we can’t get...
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Contemporary art big hitters like Grayson Perry, Damien Hirst, Peter Blake, Gilbert & George, and Stuart Semple have been joined by an array of emerging talent and an impressive line-up of Royal Academicians in Art on a Postcard's third season of...
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A paid advertorial for Groupon An online shopping experience of surprise and discovery, Groupon — now available in more than 28 countries and over 100 cities throughout Europe (and continuing that ascendancy) — is a hotbed of deals and...
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'I started by putting ideas down onto paper and thinking about how words and visuals could work together to tell my story.' Begins Coralie Bickford-Smith, of her preliminary sketches for Fox; the protagonist in the writer/illustrator's debut...
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Philadelphia-based artist Drew Leshko has brought his singular sculptural work to Europe for what is his first solo show on the continent; Heaven Is Whenever currently showing at Makerversity Amsterdam in a collaborative exhibition with Andenken...
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'Los Angeles is the city that raised me, its streets guided me, and graffiti was my transport.' Fascinated by the scene taking off in New York, after seeing iconic street culture movie Style Wars in the early 1980s, Gajin Fujita is one of L.A.'s...
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The creative's leisure pursuit of choice has been served an annual ace over the last four years by charity art project, The Art of Ping Pong. Founded by creative agency Fivefootsix, which was closed by its founding partners Mark McConnachie and Algy...
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Surrealist oddities that juxtapose beauty (and our relationship with it) with something more ominous, an unknown disquiet; Caitlin Keogh's graphical paintings challenge perceptions of gender, of body and the self — always with an illustrative...
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From the Civil Rights Movement to the Outlaws, distressing correctional facilities and beyond, Brooklyn-born self-taught photographer Danny Lyon would pioneer a movement that became known as New Journalism; the artist’s ability to immerse himself...
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'I don't plan paintings,' proclaims Dan Baldwin — his 15th solo show, Under the Influence, currently showing at Maddox Gallery, London — 'everyday new thoughts and influences enter my studio through the media, and I surround myself with resource...
Art & Culture
Blue Crow Media have released its second map dedicated to Brutalist architecture. Diverting attention across the pond to the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., the guide features 40 well and lesser known structures and architectural gems; from the...
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Founded in 1984, the Turner Prize really picked up steam in the '90s, when Britannia was riding high on cultural waves; KLF chaps Jimmy Cauty and Bill Drummond's concurrent K Foundation award for 'worst artist', Mr Hirst's winning Mother and Child,...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...