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Provocative and confrontational, Barcelona-based German street artist - turned conceptual agitator - Boris Hoppek, refuses to be drawn on his questionable content. From allegations of sexism to a strong outcry of racism over his Obama Beach Ball...
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When I saw a whopping great melting Superman stood outside the Singapore Art Museum a few weeks back, I had to find out more. Although I unfortunately didn't have time to get to the museum itself, a little bashing of the internet's cogs and wheels...
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We had the immense fortune to be invited to see Anthony Minghella's award-winning production of Puccini's Madam Butterfly. Having absolutely no knowledge of opera, with the slight fear of 'not getting it', we eagerly sat ourselves down in the...
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The Eagle Eye Cherrys amongst you will have spotted an interview we did with a certain Mr James Lavelle earlier this week, discussing the latest incarnation of his Daydreaming with… concept over in Hong Kong. One of the artists who were...
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Debuting his Daydreaming with... concept back in 2010, James Lavelle has been continuing to evolve and progress his art meets music project since, and is surely pleased with himself for having pulled off its first international incarnation in the...
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Dudebox launched last week with a supreme party at Village Underground showcasing some killer vinyl toys. It's the brain-child of Robert Beecham - the man who convinced 20th Century Fox to secure the rights to produce Darth Vadar figurines in the...
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Until 27th May you'll be able to physically set your sights on some of Manifold Edition's latest print offerings. Including exclusive Marc Quinn Sphinx (of Kate Moss) prints in gold and silver leaf, and Damien Hirst's wood-block Spots prints. A...
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If Jason Evans - who has photographed for the likes of i-D, exhibited at the Tate and puts out an image a day on his site The Daily Nice - was to have a strap line it would be: Don’t Give a Fuck. And he’d mean it, but not in a twisted Terry...
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Bloody good fun is snowboarding. Hurtling down red runs when you've barely had enough lessons to see you down a green, little or no control of the brightly painted board you're firmly attached to. It's like a proper extreme-sport rush for people who...
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The international, multi-award winning artist, Gary Taxali, launched his first UK solo show at Steve Lazarides' The Outsiders gallery in London last week. Running until early June, the exhibition includes over forty works of various media and...
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Proclaiming itself as "the biggest Bauhaus exhibition in the UK in over 40 years ", Bauhaus: Art as Life - at the Barbican Art Gallery - is understandably an exhaustive affair; a meticulously encyclopaedic probing into the history and legacy of...
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The world of social media we live in has afforded photography somewhat of a welcome renaissance - the likes of Instagram turning everybody into a photographer, and in-turn heightening the Lomography-craze even further. High quality cameras on...
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
Starting a home-based embroidery business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, offering a range of opportunities to tap into the custom apparel, gifts, and home decor markets. But, one of the most important decisions you’ll make when...
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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 Nine: Emotional Fitness Coaching. As the concept of wellness evolves, so too does our understanding of mental...
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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...