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The Liberate Tate collective donated a little 'Gift' to the Tate Modern this gone Saturday 7th July. The part protest, part art gift was another attempt by the protestors/artists to liberate the Tate group from its apparently unavoidable attachment...
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David Gwyther, aka Death Spray Custom, is a man of few words when it comes to his art - "pictures speak better than words, best check out the website" reads his Twitter bio - but, like the man says, when your visuals are this hard-hitting; who needs...
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An obsolete relic of our not-too-distant past, the 3 ½" floppy disk is a fascinating insight into digital progression - imagine how far 1.44mb would get you these days? Informed by consumerism, technology, identity and cyberculture in...
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Channelling all that is deliriously eccentric in British heritage, London-based artist Charlotte Cory throws together Victoriana and taxidermy to deft (and, at times, unsettling) effect. Cricket playing kangaroos, medal-laden parrot cyclists......
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Every now and then you come across a work of art that stops you in your tracks. It grabs you by the throat, screams "look at me" in your face, and you're lucky to get away without the bugger nutting you one. Mike Hewson's Homage To The Lost Spaces...
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A British creative that should need little, or no, introduction; Kate Moross is one of the UK's hottest design talents, working with clients from Bape to Nokia, The Guardian to Kiehl's, her work adorns record covers, magazine covers, trainers,...
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Having recently graduated from Bath School of Art and Design, young illustrator Steph Winton is an up-and-coming British creative with a bright future ahead of her. With a penchant for the whimsical, mischievous and charming naivety, Winton's fresh...
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As the internet continues to flood in the tedium and pretentiousness of street photography blogs (or: what not to wear, as told by the self-perpetuating quagmire of hipsterdom), it's nice when you come across one that has genuine value. Jane...
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Stylish, and refreshingly ballsy, Liverpool-based design and branding agency SB Studio don't do design for design's sake - instead leaving the brand to speak for itself, with touches of wry humour and graphic sensibility thrown in sparingly....
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Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, founded in 1906 by Pierre S. du Pont is a piece of heaven. Sheltering you from the hustle and bustle of the city that is Philadelphia yet only an hours drive, we'd been invited to enjoy a private dinner with the...
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Recently graduated from Kingston University, London - Simon Cheadle is a young creative with an eye for the unconventional. His oddball interactive project, Making Mistakes, explores the notion of perfection and imperfections; offering a...
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Spanish designer Oscar De Castro has honed his craft all over the shop... spending time in Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam and London; working with top studios, designers and clients along the way. He's taken the interesting decision of moving back to...
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...