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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
“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
Experiencing forgetfulness can be frustrating, and it often leaves you wondering if it's due to stress or adult ADHD. Everyday stress impacts your memory because it overwhelms your brain, leading to moments of forgetfulness. This includes misplacing...
Dispatches
The Square Mile, London's historic financial district, is changing rapidly, with cryptos and digital assets becoming popular. Popular trading pairs like BTC/USDT are now commonly discussed in boardrooms where traditional banking once dominated....
Dispatches
When you think of a baby play mat, you likely imagine a colourful space for your child to enjoy toys and games. Yet, these mats offer much more than simple entertainment. Playmats provide a safe area for developing your baby's motor skills and...
Dispatches
Fashion and art have always shared an unspoken connection, inspiring and shaping each other across centuries. Whether it’s haute couture borrowing motifs from famous paintings or streetwear taking cues from graffiti and urban aesthetics, the...