The Edit
'We think we know, but we have no clue really,' explains American artist Olivia Steele of the illuminating message behind Faux Real, her latest series of neon works. The Nashville born artist is a big-thinker, and is convinced that the future of...
Art & Culture
'Is that shape a cut-out? Is that piece under this one? What does that bit mean? How is it constructed?' Independent art director and graphic designer Andy Welland is attempting to clarify the thought process behind his Loose Ends project to me, but...
City Notes
Located just over the 'other' side of the Chaopraya, J. No 14 offers both a sense of the real Bankok, and a chance to lose yourself in a cinematic oddity that's a bit like a set from cult '80s jungle adventure Romancing the Stone. Put...
London
Opening their doors in Rome back in 2004, Obicà — the vision of Silvio Ursini — has gone from humble mozzarella bar to well-reputed international chain, setting down roots in the UK, USA, Japan and Dubai. Alongside further Italian outlets,...
London
A horseshoe shaped bar, open kitchen, and shots of colour are some of the main design features at Morito Hackney Road; its interiors a collaboration with artist Dillwyn Smith, Hackney-based designer Sam Newton contributing through the design's early...
Paris
Wow. Talk about the weight of expectation. Sometimes a venue is set to overpower whatever you place in it. Even the world's most famous piece of art. Anyone who has seen Mona Lisa in the flesh will know, its home for the last 219 years is as...
Journal
‘Look at that subtle off-white colouring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a watermark…’ Patrick Bateman has been usurped, and he is not happy. Bateman, the key protagonist in Bret Easton Ellis’s American Psycho, is...
Nashville
You know what they say? Things always come a full circle. The hipster movement that had Williamsburg at its epicentre always seemed to be rooted in the rootin'-tootin' Wild West; a frontier spirit of Betsy Ross flags, 1800s revivalism, and the great...
London
Alt-souvenir pioneers We Built This City have been going from strength to strength since the runaway success of their first pop-up store on tourist-heavy Carnaby Street in 2014. In a bid to 'revolutionise London souvenirs', by replacing...
Stockholm
We always think about the negative impact that the digital age has had on the physical retail world, its positives rarely celebrated. Sure, there's little to shout about when long-established sellers are forced out of business by the minimal...
The Edit
JUSTKIDS (the street art platform behind, among plenty of other projects, Las Vegas's Life is Beautiful) and does-what-it-says-on-the-tin website StreetArtNews have joined forces for an ongoing painting week and exhibition in Berlin. Askew...
Berlin
The secret shooting star of Berlin, Potsdamer Strasse, has a new gem: Panama Restaurant & Bar, the latest addition to the collection of restaurateur Ludwig Cramer-Klett. Klett’s two other food temples, Katz Orange (the ethnic-eclectic...
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...