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Inspired by HUCK magazine's On the Road Issue, in turn inspired by Jack Kerouac's seminal 1950s counterculture book of the same name, Anywhere Road was a brief celebratory exhibition that ran last weekend at Leonard Street's 71a gallery. Not usually...
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Those of you who are regular readers, and haven't spent the last few weeks living under a rock (or in a chain and whip dungeon - we know what some of you buggers get up to), won't fail to have noticed that we put on a little soiree in Shoreditch...
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Attachments is a celebration of individuality in modern photography, from subject matter to technique to equipment. Curated by the folks at The Hole gallery in New York City, the work of nine wildly different artists has been brought together under...
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Fabrice Hyber began creating his collection of Prototypes d’Objets en Fonctionnement (POF) in 1991, and now for the first time all 150 works are on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Val-de-Marne. We recently featured a collection...
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Remember that '80s phenomenon (fad), Choose Your Own Adventure - Edward Packard's children's 'game-books', where the destiny was in your hands? I was partial to perusing the odd one or two; however, writer/poet/magician/all-round literary creative...
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Kiwi artist Jeremy Geddes doesn't like to describe a narrative for his paintings, preferring to let the viewer form their own impression of the painstakingly produced paintings. The first impression we get is “ouch”. Formed in photo-realistic...
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Looking for a little escapism following a series of private and work-related setbacks a couple of years back, American artist Jacinda Russell set about combining two of life's most enduring mood-shifters; cake and inviting water - what personal...
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Four weeks ago we introduced a rather ingenious marketing campaign from the good folk at Samsung - the premise: to unearth the nation's 'other' David Baileys, chuck a rather lovely NX1000 in their hands, and let them do their worst. Well, seems...
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Dealing with the laundry or making your morning cereal has never looked so difficult. San Francisco-based photographer Lee Materazzi finds a dark humour in the mundane tasks we care so little for; her photography places herself, her friends - and...
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Some artists drip paint onto their canvas from above, others use a wide array of mechanical devices and technical instruments - Danish artist Søren Dahlgaard straps on 70 French baguettes before going about his business. Needless to say, here's an...
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Hong Kong born, London based, Gabriele Beveridge's art is at once deeply nostalgic - recalling '80s fashion and marketing campaigns - and wondrously futuristic, materials like citrine crystals offering up a curiously dated take on 'life on mars'....
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What do you get when you mix 30 motors, 300m of electric cable, 14 acoustic guitars and one very clever sound artist? Wonder no more, and press play on the video to find out. Ruben D'Hers, originally from Caracas, Venezuela, but now letting his...
Dispatches
With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
City Notes
Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
Dispatches
You said yes, and now it's time to celebrate. But how best to honour this extra-special occasion? With an awesome party of course. Your friends and family will just want to pass on their love and best wishes, so the details are up to you – and...
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Whenever you are looking to book a holiday, you’ll end up considering lots of different destinations across the globe before settling on one. The ideal holiday spot will cater to every traveller in your group, whilst being affordable too....
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In recent years, the demand for car trailers in the USA has seen a significant increase, driven by both personal and business needs. Whether you need to transport a vehicle for a cross-country move, bring your car to a race, or simply need a trailer...
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Picture a master chess player. You won't be catching them moving pieces randomly, hoping for the best outcome. They will have a plan and usually think five steps ahead. Some people think success is about big ideas, and others say the devil is in the...