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Free: the most distrusted word in the dictionary. Similarly, gratis or kostenlos are equally likely to be treated with scepticism by even the most naïve of Spaniards or Germans respectively. It doesn't take a hardened cynic to know that...
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We managed to catch up with London-based, globe-trotting graphic artist Will Sweeney during a rather hectic weekend at Pictoplasma, Berlin. Acclaimed for his flamboyant comic book Tales from Greenfuzz and his Birdy Nam Nam music videos, we had to...
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What first sucked us into Welsh artist Osian Efnisien’s world was his ability to create ridiculously cute characters, from just the simplest of swipes of his felt-tip pens. Somewhat new to the character, illustration and art scene, Efnisien was...
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There's a real dichotomy in the work of Renaud Marion. Wearing one hat, the Paris-based photographer deals in the beauty of mundanity, "I love the simple aesthetic of banality, and landscapes bring me peace and tranquility" Marion tells us. Whilst...
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Be it his trademark clown-esque smiles, a pooping dog (or fella), or simply the fun poses his erratic brush strokes dictate, Ted Parker’s work is guaranteed to make you smile. Capturing the seemingly mundane, the Netherlands-based artist's...
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Puppet shows have come a long way from seaside pier Punch and Judy shows, and the wobbly believability of the marionettes of 1960s TV series, but their power to entertain remains as strong as ever. And while technology and technique may have moved...
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If you’ve been to Portugal, then you’ll know it as one of the most beautiful countries on earth. No question. However, if we may be so bold, you will probably be thinking of Lisbon, homage to citizenship architecture, or of taking a train north...
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In between teaching at Parsons The New School for Design, New York, and going about a seemingly idyllic lifestyle in Brooklyn, photographer/artist Sarah Palmer crafts some of the most beautifully poetic photography that we've seen here at We Heart...
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Meeting artists in their studios is both exciting and nerve-wracking. On the one hand I much prefer to view paintings or sculptures in the studio they were created in, on the other I feel I’m intruding on a process that is usually hugely personal...
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When most people see litter in public places, they'll probably offer a shake of the head, or mutter something about how little respect people have for the environment. Some might even pick a bit up and throw it in the bin. Few will take it home...
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The next port of call on our recent South Africa trip was Johannesburg, or the City of Gold as it was once known; the design tour entered the vast, built up city with all eyes open. Miles apart from Cape Town in many ways, exciting pangs ran...
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Opera – an art form so traditional that any moves to modernise or popularise it runs the risk of looking like your dad buying hipster jeans in an attempt to look cool. Fair play to the Bavarian State Opera then for even trying, and extra credit...
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,...