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It’s at the tail-end of WWII when celebrated artist Tove Marika Jansson decides to move into her own live/work studio space in an affluent area of Helsinki - an anti-war advocate, Jansson has been troubled by its destruction and channels her...
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It has been inspiring music, art and literature for goodness knows how long, and there really is nothing quite like the English countryside – especially when the sun is out. This blessed plot is a green and pleasant land indeed, and Chester-born...
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Jean-Luc Courcoult's gargantuan creations will have just commenced their three-day takeover of Liverpool, as his Giant Spectacular rolls into the city to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War - thousands have already visited the...
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An art director/photographer from wide, expansive La La Land living in chaotic, claustrophobic Tokyo - Will Goodan, aka Kanzen Lazer, has poured his soul into new project, Visibly Hidden - a frenetic mash-up of collage and painting onto an existing...
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Tasked by the good folk at Vodafone with posing some questions to an art and design influencer, as part of their Vodafone Firsts campaign, we thought it fitting to sit down with a duo whose influence has reverberated around the very walls of We...
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“Small boys in the park, jumpers for goalposts. Rush goalie. Two at the back, three in the middle, four up front, one's gone home for his tea. Beans on toast? Possibly, don't quote me on that. Marvellous.” The Fast Show's Ron Manager there,...
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Italy, the home of the Renaissance. The names of the cities alone are enough to send the imagination off on a journey through antiquated art history. The canal-side palazzos of Venice, slowly crumbling into the water, and the throng of tourists...
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Everyone agrees that so far, the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil is one of the best ever – it's even winning over a few football haters with its vibrant carnival atmosphere and goal-fest games. This line-up of international creatives, however,...
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It was probably the summer of 1992. Flicking through cassette tapes (Google them) and CDs at a regional record shop in a rundown seaside town. “They’ve got two drummers, they must be heavy as fuck” my young school pal and bandmate begins....
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If, like Lieutenant Jonathan Kendrick in A Few Good Men, you only have two books at your bedside – the Marine Corps Code of Conduct and the King James Bible – you will recognise the phrase “through a glass, darkly”, as being (almost)...
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“Got any swaps?”. Playgrounds up and down the country are reverberating to that phrase now that the FIFA World Cup 2014 is underway, and Panini sticker books are quickly filling up with the famous faces and star names of the teams looking to...
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There's no doubt that there have been some memorable goals at World Cup finals – one remembers Pelé's leaping header and Maradona's Goal of the Century against England in '86 as two prime examples, but interestingly neither of those goals...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
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Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...