The Edit
Normally when we talk about an artist's work blurring the line between photography and painting we are in the realm of photorealistic art, but French artist Philippe Cognée has spent the last 20 years coming up with something completely different....
The Edit
Who knows the ins and outs of a city's alleys and thoroughfares better than a street artist? Not even the police who occasionally chase the naughty ones around. Urban artists have a special perspective on the urban environment stemming from the way...
Publications
For some, the prospect of notching up 50 years with a significant other is incredibly romantic, while other couples will just be wondering how they are going to get to the end of the week without killing each other. It doesn't take long studying the...
Milan
Good news for chair fetishists – we're going to start this visit to Milan restaurant Bio.it with more information than normal about the venue's seating. Italian chair makers Billiani pointed us in the direction of the eatery – located in the...
Melbourne
When Camillo Ippoliti and Phillip Schemnitz donned their crampons and started wielding their axes at the Magic Mountain Saloon, they wasted no time in transforming the place into a clean slate - the remnants of a fake Irish pub and a Mexican...
Brussels
Gin and tonics are the speciality at De Haus in the Ixelles neighbourhood of Brussels, and although there is waiter service at your table, it pays to make your way to the bar to order one. There you'll see the terrific ceiling installation of...
The Edit
There is just no stopping compulsive doodlebug Hattie Stewart from defacing everything in her path, and the artist is back with her debut solo show that proves nothing is safe from her acerbically witty pens and paints. Fashion mag covers are a...
New York
New name, whole new look – it's exciting times for SIXTY SoHo, formerly 60 Thompson, which has recently re-opened after a multi-million dollar renovation. It wasn't a giant leap to rebrand the venue though, as the creative set of downtown...
Valencia
They say there are two sides to every story, and that's certainly the case at Valencia sushi bar Nozomi. The designers from local studio Masquespacio immersed themselves in Japanese culture for the project, embracing the duality prevalent in Asian...
New York
Big city living can really take it out of you, and there's nowhere more taxing and frenetic than Noo Yoick Cidee. These days the young, hip and health conscious in the city that never sleeps make sure to get a solid eight hours and have ticked off...
Incheon
Developments continue apace to turn the South Korean island of Yeongjongdo into one of Asia's premier entertainment and leisure destinations. The island itself is a new development – it's been created by joining together three smaller islands off...
Journal
So you thought GIFs were the exclusive preserve of the message board geek? Well it's true that the animated image files are ideal for use as a zingy retort, but if one looks past the gurning celeb clips and backflipping kittens, there's something...
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
Spam calls are some of the most annoying things that we deal with in today's world. They can be constant, and answering a spam call might even result in serious issues if you are targeted by a scammer. While it may be tempting to try to enact spam...
Dispatches
Black dresses are a staple in many people’s wardrobe, though you may sometimes need to dress up your black dress to ensure it fits a specific occasion. Figuring out how to make your black dress more formal can be confusing if you’ve never done...
Dispatches
Mini goldendoodles are some of the most popular dogs around today due to their small size, loving nature, and playful energy. These dogs are the miniature version of the beloved full-size goldendoodle, and they have all of the same enjoyable traits...
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...