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If you move large files around the internet - which we do a lot of, every day - you'll have no doubt come across WeTransfer. The file transfer service with a designer's aesthetic has pretty much become the creative world's go-to website of choice,...
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Who is Barry McGee? Graffiti artist? Canvas artist? Signwriter? Sculptor? All of the above, in fact, and more. McGee, who also masquerades under the monikers Ray and Lydia Fong and the tag Twist, is a difficult man to pigeon-hole, and equally...
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I just happened to be hanging about in King’s Cross... well it is the place to be at the moment right? Let's pop down to the Filling Station (KXFS, as it's now known) I said, they do prosecco on tap! It's early dusk and the landscape a mixed bag...
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Photographer Wolfgang Tillmans' fascination with science, technology and transportation is the focus of his new photography exhibition Neue Welt (New World) taking place in Zurich. This new collection, alongside extensions of his long-running...
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There's a fine line between collector and hoarder... perhaps there isn't one at all, a horder may simply be someone who collects useless crap, a collector one whose collection is structured, and usually coming at some considerable cost. 39 year-old...
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Are you sitting comfortably? Good, because this is going to take some explaining. An Australian antiques trader, William Robert Johnston left his extensive collection to a trust on his death. The items, gathered from worldwide travels and known...
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When was the last time you held a photograph in your hand, or wrote a letter to someone, with a pen and paper? The answer is probably that you can't remember, such has been the sea-change in our habits since the advent of the digital age. Photos,...
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Too. Cool. For. School. German illustrator Kirsten Rothbart's style is every bit the real-world embodiment of the subjects she depicts. Tattooed rock chicks with pastel locks and vintage store couture, stoned hipsters drinking cheap spirits from the...
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Created by an Italian, showing in Los Angeles, funded by a New York organisation and focused on China, Federico Solmi's latest work is a global concept for a worldwide audience. Chinese Democracy and the Last Day on Earth may use the next world...
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New Yorker David Ayllon has a penchant for comic book style art, and loves a good bit of retro to boot. In his work for the likes of Kid Cudi and Lupe Fiasco, Batman-wannabe Ayllon comes across like the superhero he wants to be; bold, brave,...
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Georgia artist Michael Murphy's new work is all about how we look at things, in a literal as well as figurative sense. In God We Trust examines the troubling role of the church in American politics, a topic very much in focus as the US electoral...
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The beauty of this job is being confronted with new things all the time. I've got to be honest, the last time I wore make-up I was done up as Dracula for a fancy-dress party, aged 12, and it didn't leave a lasting impression. While I won't be...
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
Leeds is a vibrant city known for its culture and growth, often regarded as the capital of the North of England. It is a lively bustling hub of activity, filled with friendly and approachable people. The city also offers a healthier, more...
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While Louisiana roads aren’t exactly death traps, safety can be an issue. The Pelican State is seeing an uptick in the number of vehicle crashes each year. In 2023, 60 crash fatalities in Orleans Parish were reported and around 7,690 people were...
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Spanning 7,500 kilometres of Greece’s 16,000 kilometres of coastline, the Greek Archipelago is vast, with figures on the number of islands it comprises at some 6,000; 227 of which are inhabited. Which is a lot of islands, many of which are packed...
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The field of medicine is changing rapidly, altering how healthcare professionals diagnose, treat, and care for patients. Innovations in digital health, artificial intelligence, and personalised medicine are transforming patient experiences and...