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Jeremy Deller has not been to art school, which is a bloody blessing for us as it means we can understand the words coming out of his mouth without having to go into cryptic crossword mode. And indeed, as with all his work, there is something very...
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A restaurant without recipes, set in an old motor repair garage – everything about this place is brilliantly contrary, and its evolution from pop-up project to permanent fixture is proof that the public has an appetite for something that goes...
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Bedrooms are not what they once were. No longer just a place to lay your head, or others, modern life has encroached upon the inner sanctum - and now to the list of functions you can add office, bathroom, extra living room, and entertainment centre...
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The sophomore, as they'd say in the US, instalment of Audi's fledgling Urban Future Initiative (the first having taken place at 2010's Venice Architecture Biennale) was held recently in Istanbul - a showy affair that presented the works of...
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We recently spent an afternoon learning how to 'fake' a masterpiece with one of the men responsible for "the biggest art fraud of the 20th century"... on a Nintendo 3DS XL. Yes, we do get up to some curious things. Celebrating the launch of their...
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There is a long tradition of well-to-do Russians maintaining a second home in the leafier suburbs and countryside surrounding their cities, called a Dacha, where they can retreat to enjoy the fresher air and healthier pursuits during the more...
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Inspired by HUCK magazine's On the Road Issue, in turn inspired by Jack Kerouac's seminal 1950s counterculture book of the same name, Anywhere Road was a brief celebratory exhibition that ran last weekend at Leonard Street's 71a gallery. Not usually...
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Those of you who are regular readers, and haven't spent the last few weeks living under a rock (or in a chain and whip dungeon - we know what some of you buggers get up to), won't fail to have noticed that we put on a little soiree in Shoreditch...
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Plug into the mainframe baby, and download data pack FutureIsHere™ v3.0 - here's a behemoth of a structure that is likely to cause irreparable heart damage to anyone who still wears denim jackets with heavy metal patches. For many years,...
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When you have a musical legacy stretching back to the founding of Columbia Records in 1889, asking an artist to graphically represent your entire history on the office walls is a big job to hand out. Luckily, rising star of the graphics world,...
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Attachments is a celebration of individuality in modern photography, from subject matter to technique to equipment. Curated by the folks at The Hole gallery in New York City, the work of nine wildly different artists has been brought together under...
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No prizes for guessing what the main material used in creating the Ceramic House was. The name may give it away, but the interior of this 50sqm apartment in Madrid doesn't reveal its technologically advanced secret at first glance. Spanish...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
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Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...
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Hotels around the world are constantly searching for new ways to improve the guest experience, and innovation has become a key part of their strategy. Modern travellers expect more than just a clean room and a comfortable bed. They are looking for...
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A solid financial plan combines both security and growth, and whole life insurance plays a key role in achieving this balance. By opting for whole life insurance, you not only provide your loved ones with financial protection but also build a...
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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 Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...