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Interviewing a man whom you worked for, for seven years, can be slightly surreal - because you think you know him. Years of stories, drawings and enthusiasm could make one biased and slightly gushy when asking questions to answers you think you...
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Back in the mid-1400s, Johannes Gutenberg must've been feeling pretty smug. The German may not have lived to see his invention spread further than the Holy Roman Empire, but surely he must have realised the impact his moveable type printing press...
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The ever-brilliant Stolenspace Gallery, located at Brick Lane's Old Truman Brewery complex, is now a member of the quite brilliant Arts Council initiative, Own Art. Doing pretty much what it says on the tin, Own Art allows you to do just that, with...
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Bursting through the floor like something from a disaster movie, The Lift, by Oded Hirsch, is a literal breakthrough for the Israeli artist. Normally operating in the realm of video and photography, this is Hirsch's first installation outside a...
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Namesakes: funny things, they can blight you through life, or simply pass you by - I wonder how many people called Robert Nastanovich know they share the same name as one of my idols growing up... similarly I imagine those unfortunate enough to be...
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Part of the beauty of the internet is that if you couldn't be in Germany for last week's Berlin Art Week, you can come to We Heart and see what you missed, and miss it you did, especially the abc Art Berlin Contemporary fair. Nearly 130...
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We love good bit of meanderingly rhapsodic prose as much as the next person, especially if we're getting paid by the word (fat chance), but since they say clarity is brevity, and in the transient spirit of the subject matter, here's the short...
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If you've always wanted a technicolour close-up of Kate Moss's fizzog, a black and white portrait of Keira Knightley's incredibly large feet or a pic of a children's-nightmare-inducing masked Lily Cole horror doll on your wall, well are you in for...
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A collaboration between Amsterdam's Fotografiemuseum (my Dutch isn't great, but I'll have a stab at that being the photography museum) and a couple of other agencies, Unseen is hosting work from across the globe and aims to provide a platform for...
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The pen is may be mightier than the sword, but it proved mightier than the internal combustion engine too when a stunning art installation literally stopped traffic. Spanish lighting wizards Luz Interruptus - whose Plastic Garbage Guarding the...
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Met with much scepticism (and more than a little guffawing from the music snobs) when they arrived on the scene in 2006 - thanks in no small part to their haircuts, being a bit like Noel Fielding, ridiculously tight jeans, and art-school...
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Dominic Harris and Cinimod Studio have created Ice Angel – an interactive installation that you can see as part of London Design Festival 2012 at the V&A. Stand in front of the screen, move your arms up and down as if you’re flying, and your...
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...
Dispatches
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...