The Edit
Even after the independence documents have been signed and a new government established, the tendrils of colonial legacy remain firmly rooted in countries which were for years under the yoke of a foreign ruler. From the names of streets to cultural...
The Edit
The Institute of International Visual Arts (Iniva), London, is currently hosting two concurrent exhibitions that share an interest in manipulating the documentary form to explore themes of religion, history, aspirational society and the role of film...
The Edit
You are all a bunch of inveterate narcissists. Well maybe not all of you, but statistically speaking, a great many people are. According to YouTube, 300 hours of video is being uploaded to its site every minute, and much of it makes the satirised...
London
Harringay Local Store is an example of how to do the indie (dare we say hipster) thing right in this post-cereal café age. Things people actually need, made by people who care about what they are producing, and sold by people with passion. “Not...
The Edit
Speakeasy bars are de rigueur right now, and Hell's Kitchen is bringing a bit of that Prohibition-era American glamour to Johannesburg. It's best to make the venue your first stop of the night so your mental faculties are up to finding your way...
The Edit
This project from Blake Little makes me want to have a long, hot, cleansing shower in sympathy for his models; kudos to the plucky individuals who posed for the L.A.-based Seattle artist as he poured gallons of honey over them for the photographic...
The Edit
The tool of choice for the hit-and-run urban artist, stencils have been a major part of the graffiti scene since the 1960s – growing in popularity as the whole movement gained momentum through the 1970s and '80s. Designed as a quick method of...
Journal
It's a brisk winter's day in Barcelona, and sculptor/industrial designer Antoni Yranzo is pointing out the key sites of a former factory in the city's industrial quarter. Dubbed the Catalan Manchester, Poblenou was a yarn-spinning force throughout...
London
In the old days, The Sun Tavern used to be a popular hangout with Bethnal Green's boxing crowd, including a certain notorious pair of villainous twins. The area, and the clientele, has changed a bit since then, but The Sun is hoping to regain a...
The Edit
If you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise. But it won't be a bunch of teddies enjoying a cheese and pickle sandwich. Oh no. It's the weird and wonderful “balloon invasions” of Charles Pétillon. It's not only forests that...
Milan
Dry seems at first to be a curious name for a cocktail bar, but we can explain. Firstly, the Milan hangout is employing a little Italian irony, recalling the days of Prohibition America when clandestine speakeasies first became popular. A quick...
Berlin
That disgusting old chestnut about the average carnivore having a kilo or two of undigested meat permanently stuck in their pipes is probably a load of nonsense, but there are times when even the most ardent meat eater feels like things might have...
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
In today’s digital-first world, controversy isn’t just a byproduct of fame—it’s a strategy. Figures like Bonnie Blue, whose antics blur the line between audacity and disbelief, are proof that pushing boundaries can be more lucrative than...
Dispatches
Have you ever thought about how some people seem to build wealth effortlessly? What if the secret isn’t about earning more but about making your money work harder? That’s where compound interest comes in, it’s like planting a tree that grows...
Dispatches
Travelers are craving fresh and new experiences in 2025. “I would dub 2025 as the year of intentional travel,” states Christina Bennet, a consumer travel expert for Priceline, who goes on to note that many travelers are in search of “bespoke...
Dispatches
Black-tie events are one of the most glamorous occasions where you can showcase your fashion sense and style. Whether you're attending a wedding, gala, or upscale party, knowing how to choose the perfect black-tie dress is essential. In this...