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Before binge-watching, before the blockbuster, before Technicolor, James Cagney and Greta Garbo; the largest showbiz industry that the world had seen would roll into town with a cast of thousands, literal tonnes of freight, and attract audiences of...
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The new photography movement is a very modern juxtaposition that proves the undeniable longevity of one of our most popular arts. The principles behind primitive versions of the camera — like the camera obscura or pinhole — date back to ancient...
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When folk think of British creativity outside of London, Manchester is often the first name to roll off anyone’s tongue; Cottonopolis’s status as the global epicentre of the textile trade its foundations, music and art the byproduct of that...
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You might find this surprising, but I devote hardly any time at all to thinking about where porn films are made. You might. Actually, though, my strong suspicion is that we have it in common. It’s about a half-hour into interviewing Sophie...
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It’s 10am on a September morning. We — a few journalists, some PR folk from Ballantine’s and photographer/filmmaker Dave Ma, the star of the show — are on a hill to the east of Inverness that looks down over Dufftown in the valley below (in...
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Amsterdam and Antwerp. Two A’s just over an hour apart by train. One defining its free-thinking nation, a global big-hitter on the city break charts, one of the world’s most (in)famous capitals; the other a quietly confident mover and shaker...
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ZEITGUISED is a collective of international artists and designers working in the fields of sculpture, architecture, fashion and film. Almost impossible to categorise, the Berlin-based studio was founded by German architect Henrik Mauler and American...
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‘Walter sat with my camera, in the backseat of a beautiful sea foam-green Oldsmobile he had procured for us, while I was in the front kissing a stranger. We cruised through Havana in search of the ominously shady and remote locations.’ Sounds...
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There’s always a sense of contingency to Arlene Gottfried’s photographs. Frequently joyful, they also carry poignant risk. That is partly testament to the spontaneity the shots manage to transmit and evoke: the flipside of spontaneity, of...
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Cinematographers are, of course, film’s unsung heroes. We understand how important and creative the writer is, the stars are, well, the stars, the director gets most of the glory; but director of photography is one of those roles that challenges...
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There's a lot more than meets the eye to PARIS TEXAS antwerp. The project known as the event space, located in the once unsavoury old Sailor’s Quarter of Antwerp and close to the impressive Museum Aan de Stroom, has seen much regeneration of late....
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Kastaar Press (Daredevil Press, in Dutch), has been described as an analogue print factory with a taste for strong typography, illustration, and graphics. The brainchild of printers/makers/designers An Eisendrath and Stoffel Van den Bergh, Kastaar...
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...